10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

May 042000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When brake is applied, the vehicle pulls to the right and is hard to control.

- Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #6

May 042000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When brake is applied, the vehicle pulls to the right and is hard to control.

- Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #5

Mar 171998

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front end brakes failed on several occasions.

- Downey, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 011999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Owner reports travelling at low speed, applied the brakes and vehicle flipped onto its roof.

- Onalaska, WI, USA

problem #3

Sep 151999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The engine sometimes stalls while consumer releases the clutch, the engine hesitates and sometimes has little power. The consumer smells fuel and sulfer, the dealer can not locate any problems. The starter does not work properly. The air conditioner blows hot. The transmission is slipping, the clutch locks up in reverse and is noisy. The consumer complains that the vehicle does not stop fast enough. The fan clutch was noisy.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 201999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Recall 97V21800; when traveling 30 mph and upon making a sudden stop brake pedal went to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in an accident. Consumer contacted dealer, and dealer has replaced parts. But, problem still occurs.

- Cummings, GA, USA

problem #1

Nov 291998

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they work intermittently, and sometimes they won't work at all. Also, there is an oil leak/side mirror fell off/ seat latch fell off, and driver's side seat belt isn't working. Vehicle has been dealer has been aware of problem, and vehicle has been at dealer's for repairs. The brake failed while trying to avoid not hitting a dear and vehicle involved in the accident, two people injured.

- Rush, KY, USA