10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
57 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
36 / 1
Average Mileage:
786 miles

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problem #194

Sep 111999

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
ABS brakes fail to work, light is on. Regular brakes work.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #193

Sep 051999

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving down highway 14 and turning at the intersection another driver took off, consumer hit the brakes, car slid about 12 inches, and hit the passenger's side of the door. Truck flipped over 3 times. Consumer was wearing seat belts. Airbag sensor was chipped, and air bags did not deploy. Consumer had to have truck towed.

- Tuskegee, AL, USA

problem #192

Jan 021996

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Braking system malfunctioned. While driving from good traction onto bad traction, braking system will result in extended stopping distance which may cause a crash. Also on a regular stop vehicle loses all power brakes. There is a recall for this problem, but the manufacturer stated that this vehicle is not included in the recall althiugh it has the same problem.

- Glasford, IL, USA

problem #191

Aug 011999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving 45 to 50 mph and applying the brakes while coming to a red light, the brake pedal was hard, and the egr valve locked uo, causing the power brakes not to work.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #190

Nov 091997

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving down in raining conditions windshield wipers will stop working. If consumer hits a bump they will come back on. When this happens the consumer has to pull over until wind shield wipers come back on. Also, ABS brakes are making a growling noise when stopping. Has not been to a dealer.

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

problem #189

Jun 011996

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Whenever the ABS brakes are applied they fail to engage. Would make turns or slow down and vehicle would keep turning or going straight. When it was raining, applied brakes hard to avoid rearending another vehicle, swerved instead & hit another vehicle. Taking vehicle to dealer to check ABS braking system.

- Umatilla, FL, USA

problem #188

Oct 261999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
When wet outside and applying the brakes vehicle will skid until it hits dry pavement again. Dealer says it's normal.

- Fair Oaks, CA, USA

problem #187

Oct 241999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
E-mail sent also about faulty anti-lock brakes what is Chevrolet waiting for someone to get in an accident? it is winter soon and I want some action and I want my truck to get fixed.

- Greenwood, DE, USA

problem #186

Nov 011994

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with ABS system intermittently involved in extended stopping distance whenever brakes are applied in an emergency situation. Also, a loud noise came from the wheels, and brake pedal would go closer to the floor before stopping. Dealer was notified, and informed consumerthat was normal operation. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- Goffstown, NH, USA

problem #185

Sep 301999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
The brake pedal goes to the floor when applying the ABS brakes in wet pavement, cause unknown.

- Providence, RI, USA

problem #184

Sep 301999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
When applying ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.

- Albert, TX, USA

problem #183

Sep 301999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Huntsville, OH, USA

problem #182

Jul 291999

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
In stop and go traffic everyone stopped short, consumer slammed on brakes and brakes failed. Brakes tend to skid frequently.

- Forked River, NJ, USA

problem #181

Jun 091998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Possible ABS brake failure may have caused the ABS light to be illuminated on dash. Nlm

- Guilford, CT, USA

problem #180

Sep 201999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Intermittently when brakes are applied in a panic stop they vibrate, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #179

Sep 151999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
When driving at any speed on wet pavement and applying the brakes vehicle is sliding, and when making any type of turn vehicle slides and goes straight forward.consumer has to pump the brakes and the vehicle will come to a stop.

- White Plains, MD, USA

problem #178

Jul 311999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Was driving 20mph & had to apply ABS brakes quickly, pedal went to floor. Had no brakes, and rearended vehicle in front. Neither air bag deployed upon impact. No injuries involved. Taking vehicle to dealer.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #177

Aug 131999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Ongoing / intermittent problem with ABS failure; whenever vehicle traveled at approx. 40 or more mph brake pedal would be hard when applied, and a sound would come from the wheel. Dealer notified. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- Elbridge, NY, USA

problem #176

Jan 011999

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake warning light intermittently illuminates indicating a malfunction within the system. Also when applying the ABS brakes the pedal goes to the floor causing extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced electronic brake and traction control module, but probelem persists.

- Oakscorners, NY, USA

problem #175

Apr 131996

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Truck was driven on gravel road with loose gravel, brakes were pushed and wheels locked up causing truck to skid. ABS did not appear to work. Truck was totaled. Similar brake action on two other occasions but no damage.

- Prescott, AZ, USA

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