10.0

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

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problem #174

Jun 101999

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS pump failed

- Branchland, WV, USA

problem #173

Jun 211999

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is a clicking noise coming from under the vehicle. Consumer had the brake pads replaced to correct problem.

- Dexter, NY, USA

problem #172

Aug 101999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Due to the defective brake pressure modulator valve ABS braking system became inoperative, and the ABS light to come on. Parts on back order.

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #171

Jun 281999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving at 25 mph and applying the brakes, ABS system kicked in, causing vehicle to go through a red light.

- Nashva, NH, USA

problem #170

Jul 071999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
When the brakes were applied the front brakes locked up, causing extended stopping distances, and resulting in a collision. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The dealer has been notified.

- Nobelsville, IN, USA

problem #169

Jul 281999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes on dry pavement pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #168

Jul 271998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Panel lights stay on ABS and parking brake. Dealer contacted and had no recall on vehicle. No repairwork done to remedy problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #167

Jul 231999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
When traveling, applying the brakes, and upon making a gradual stop, vehicle skided to a stop. Also, vehicle was placed in the park position with the emergencyparking brake enganged, vehicle rolled away freely. In addition, driveshaft separated while driving. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Chuckey, TN, USA

problem #166

Jul 221999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
ABS deployment sometimes increases stopping distance / reduces braking power. Brake pedal is pushed back up by system. I am aware of the recall on ABS systems on 4 wheel drive models, but this does happen on my 2 wheel drive model!

- Lacombe, LA, USA

problem #165

Mar 281999

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When brakes are applied the ABS engage in normal stops, causing the brakes to release, resulting in extended stopping distances. Dealer has been notified. Vehicle is currently at dealer.

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

problem #164

Aug 021998

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at any speed the ABS brake light keeps coming on, indicating that the ABS brakes aren't working properly which is caused by the computer chip within the vehicle.

- Durango, CO, USA

problem #163

Jul 221997

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing three accidents.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #162

Jun 131998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Problem has occurred seven times. Each time, I have been braking for a stop sign or traffic signal and had slowed almost to a stop when the ABS started to function. This extended my stopping distance to the point that I was approximately half way into the pedestrian crosswalk when the vehicle came to a complete stop. The road surface in each case was paved and dry.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #161

Oct 261998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
When applying hard pressure on brakes, ABS fails, pedal goes to floor, vehicle does not stop. Two accidents have resulted.

- San Pedro, CA, USA

problem #160

Sep 011997

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock braking system fails during during wet wether causing them to make noise and the pedal to go to the floor.

- Cleveland, TN, USA

problem #159

Jun 191998

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Brakes would lock up for no reason. Had rearended another vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. Was going 40 mph, left skid marks. There were 2 injuries in the accident.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #158

Jul 231998

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes in emergency situations the ABS system does not activate, causing all wheels to lock up. Cause unknown..et.

- Sanford, MI, USA

problem #157

Dec 251998

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving brakes failed without warning, pedal went to floor. Took to dealer & informed that brake pedal was missing positive locking clip & had to be replaced.

- Manistee, MI, USA

problem #156

Aug 061997

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Going up ramp ABS brakes failed to disengage, vehicle kept going and hit guard rail. Driver went through windshield, sustaining head wounds/shoulder injury and numerous cuts and abrasions. He still suffers from injuries, dizziness, and loss of use of shoulder and arms.

- Richland, MO, USA

problem #155

Jan 131998

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle consumer tried to make a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal the vehicle slowly came to a stop. Consumer contacted the dealer.

- Longwood, FL, USA

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