10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,091 miles

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problem #11

Aug 152006

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles
For the second time my 1999 Chevy S-10 pickup has been taken to the transmission shop because I have lost second gear and reverse. This is a costly repair, the first time it cost me $1,600 to replace a $44 part because the whole transmission had to be overhauled. The transmission in the Chevy is made with inferior parts and should be recalled to have all the gears replaced. I have also had to replace both front wheel hubs and a motor. The S1-S of this era need to be investigated and the consumer should be protected!!

- Johnson City, NY, USA

problem #10

Jun 251999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Dealer has replaced fuel pump, 4 cat converter sets, O2 sensors, vcm computer under warranty and vehicle still stalls randomly.

- Stephens City, VA, USA

problem #9

Jun 172002

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving 30-35 mph, a fire started in the engine compartment. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. The engine had already stopped and vehicle was coasting when the fire became evident. The brakes were non-funtional, consumer stopped the vehicle by means of emergency brake. Truck was consumed and totally engulfed in about five minutes. Total loss.

- Evans, WV, USA

problem #8

Mar 232001

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Vehicle cuts off constantly, and no one can find cause.

- Orland, CA, USA

problem #7

Nov 272000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Vehicle experiences hard start at times and pops back. Nlm

- Sylacauga, AL, USA

problem #6

May 151999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While traveling at 30mph, engine will stay at mid-idle (2500rpm) and not go down to 900rpm until completely stopped. Has caused a run-A-way engine once.

- Lawton, OK, USA

problem #5

Mar 302000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The engine races at 2000 and 2500 RPM's in slow traffic and parking lots, it will not begin to rev down unless vehicle comes to a complete stop (truck runs away). Nlm

- Kennett Sq, PA, USA

problem #4

Oct 271999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Vehicle been experiencing ongoing / intermittent problem with engine stalling while driving at any speed. Dealer notified, and some repairs were made. But dealer informed consumer that there is no guarantee that the problem will not reoccur. Seeking help in this matter from NHTSA.

- Little Hacking, OH, USA

problem #3

Sep 091999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
After vehicle has been driven and then parked the engine will not turn over, even with all the power on. Dealer can't find the solution.

- Lompoc, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 161999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Chevrolet contends problem does not exist because they cannot reproduce

- Riverbank, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 101999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving engine stalls and sometimes cuts back on. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.

- Rewey, WI, USA