10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,400 miles

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problem #5

Feb 032013

S-10 Pickup

  • 85,000 miles
I have read of a saftey recall on this vehical with the exact description of what happened to me, I should have had plenty of distance to stop, it's only a small pick up, I know for certian I have a fully loaded work truck a Ford 3/4 ton econoline van and I know I could have stopped that vehicle in time. I was standing on the brakes, they just wouldnt do anything, in an emergency they just don't cut the mustard. I had extensive front end damage, and my neek has been not feeling good ever since. My father in law gave this truck to my wife hen he was no longer able to drive, and it was told to me he had the truck into the shop repeatedly for the same thing since it was new. Seems to me GM should make it right and the body collision, beings they have known about it and havent done squat, and pay for my pain and medical.

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #4

Jun 042008

S-10 Pickup

  • 77,000 miles
This is in regards to a 1997 Chevrolet S-10 pickup. It's a 4 cylinder, 2 wheel drive. The left tailgate strap broke. The strap is clearly rusted throughout which caused it to snap. I noticed that there is a recall on this type of strap on a GMC truck. This is not a part for the average person to replace since it requires some dismantling of the tailgate. My Chevrolet dealer gave me an estimate of $90 to replace the left side. It would probably be wise to replace both of them. Is Chevrolet aware of this in their trucks and if so are they currently looking at a recall for this defective part? I would appreciate any information that you can provide.

- Cheektowaga, NY, USA

problem #3

Aug 022000

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Floor behind bench seat is splitting. If the floor splits all the way, seat will come down on the break line. Dealer is trying to look into the problem. Consumer is in the process of contacting the manufacturer.

- Uxvridge, MA, USA

problem #2

Nov 111997

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Passenger side visor light wont stay on.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 061998

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Clear coat finish does not protect paint.

- Franklin, TN, USA