10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,905 miles

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problem #8

Aug 012003

S-10 Pickup 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,100 miles
- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet S10 with an odometer reading of 15800 miles. The contact started having problems with the vehicle at 1100 miles when the brakes began to make loud noises. In August O 2003 the contact took the vehicle to don hall Chevrolet of ashland Kentucky, and the service personnel determined that the brake pads were not compatible with the factory rotors, thus causing the brakes to make a V loud noise. The rotors were turned and new brake pads were installed. Three days later the noise continued. A mechanic installed wagner brake pads. The manufacturer's pads installed at the dealer were not as efficient. At 11, 000 miles the brake pedal rattled when driving over speed bumps. The service personnel at mcfarland murray chevorlet dealership of grayson Kentucky removed the dashborad, and replaced the bushing on the brake pedal. They concluded that the brake pedal assembly was incorrectly installed, and the bushing was defective from the factory installation. Two years later the contact had the same problems with the bushing. The dealership did not want to make the repairs since it was out of warranty. The brake assembly was installed incorrectly from factory and it was a safety problem. In addition, the tailgate cables were recalled and replaced. Finally power steering pump was replaced due to a leak. The cooler line was leaking, the oil pan gasket was leaking and the rear brakes were replaced. Updated 03/30/07.

- Ashland, KY, USA

problem #7

Oct 192006

S-10 Pickup 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Tail gate hinges rusting out, and is starting to crack on the frame. Just don't want it to fall off on the road.

- Ottawa, IL, USA

problem #6

Mar 152006

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles
The tailgate cables on my 2003 Chevrolet S-10 rusted through and snapped. Luckily there was no personal injury. The dealer told me that it was due to the climate and road conditions in western New York.

- Fredonia, NY, USA

problem #5

Mar 242006

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
Tailgate cables. One has broken & one is frayed bad.

- Leonard, ND, USA

problem #4

Mar 162006

S-10 Pickup 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 38,000 miles
: the contact stated while stepping on the tailgate the passenger side cable fractured. The contact sustained minor bruises. Upon inspection the dealership determined the fracture occurred because of rust on the cable wires. The contact attached wires to the tailgate as a temporary repair.

- Odessa, FL, USA

problem #3

Nov 152005

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact stated when opening the tailgate he noticed the driver's side cable broke. The vehicle has not been to the dealership to be repaired.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

problem #2

Sep 052005

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,140 miles
Tailgate cables on my 2003 Chevy S-10 pickup failed while loading equipment.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #1

Nov 182004

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling on the highway a loud bang noise was heard coming from front. Consumer pulled over. Driver 's side door sheared off, and was hanging by the top bolt. Also, steering wheel failed to move or turn on its own. Power steering fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. In addition, tailgate cables sheared off while placing heavy equipment on top of it. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that door needed to be replaced on the driver 's side. Also, steering pump needed to be replaced, and the tailgate part was on back order. Engine was backfiring.

- Pahrump, NV, USA