3.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,062 miles

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problem #8

Jul 142004

S-10 Pickup 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,500 miles
On July 14, 2004 near westminster mall lower ball joint of my 2000 Chevy S10 brock. I took my vehicle sears auto center which was across the street and had it fixed. According to website there were 7 incidents similar to mine.

- Montebello, CA, USA

problem #7

Feb 252004

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
Within 25,000 of purchasing the vehicle lower ball joints wore out prematurely, and were replaced. At 53,000 miles, the lower ball joints were replaced again. The cause of the premature wear had not been determined.

- Tinley Park, IL, USA

problem #6

Jun 012003

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,500 miles
Lower right ball joint failing uneven tire wear,34000 miles.

- Blaine, MN, USA

problem #5

May 192003

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,000 miles
Failure of right front wheel bearing. In past three months have also had to replace left wheel bearing assembly and lower ball joint, as well as effected tire. Have spent over $750 in parts and labor on this vehicle for these failure in past 90 days. Mechanic says to expect problems with wheel bearings to continue in future.

- Sandown, NH, USA

problem #4

Apr 042003

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles
Left wheel bearing assembly failure, caused brake failure (due to fraying of brake sensor). Mechanic warns this will be a recurring problem with this vehicle. Recently also had to replace lower ball joint in same vehicle.

- Sandown, NH, USA

problem #3

Feb 272003

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,500 miles
Lower ball joint, lower control arm, one side (B) had to be replaced, along with tire (other front tire previously replaced for irregular wear); problem found upon yearly state inspection.

- Sandown, NH, USA

problem #2

Jul 152001

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Lower ball joint was replaced at 38,000 miles. Currently, problem has reoccurred. Dealer notifed. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Warner Robins, GA, USA

problem #1

Jun 052000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Left and right lower ball joints were very loose causing excessive tire wear.

- Wichita, KS, USA