10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Jul 042001

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Caliper are connecting to the brake pads. Vehicle will pull to oneside, right, if it locks, and it rips to side/ it's pulling. Brakes high noise as a warning that's it's going bad. Consumer had brake pads done by a mechanic. Right side calipers were cracked. Dealer just turned rotor, and packed the bearings. Currently, there are no brakes, and squeal like they are going to go out. Consumer found out through a mechanic the brakes should have been replaced.

- Fort Madsion, IA, USA

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problem #6

May 042001

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 20mph on a side street and heard a noise from underneath vehicle coming from brakes. It was metal to metal noise. Dealership was aware of problem. There was an accident.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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problem #5

Mar 012001

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Moberly, MO, USA

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problem #4

Mar 062000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes, pedal stiffens and vehicle pulls to the right. Sometimes the brakes lock up, allowing vehicle to keep going after application of brakes. Calipers and rotors have already been repaired twice.

- Erie, PA, USA

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problem #3

Oct 301999

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
GM responded they were not responsible for repairs

- Leawood, KS, USA

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problem #2

Oct 101999

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rotors overheat which causes warping. Also, brake pads are too hard and heavy and cause the rotors to overheat and warp. The brake shoes are absolutely perfect. GM motor stated that the government requires the manufacturer to use these pads.

- Ft Johnson, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jul 211999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

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