10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,846 miles

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problem #44

Jan 272000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal becomes mushy, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times.

- New Lisbon, WI, USA

problem #43

Jan 151999

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ea 94 038/ABS braking system: Vehicle experiencing problem with ABS system. Whenever brakes are applied on rough surface or bumps wheels lockup. Vehicle had been inspected by dealer on two occasions, and informed consumerthat nothing could be found. Also, when backing up, makes noise, sprong, sprong, and sprong as plunking on a banjo, like a spring letting go.

- Camplin, NM, USA

problem #42

Dec 201999

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
Anti-lock brakes not stopping vehicle while in 2 wheel drive, slids 20 feet through intersection while going 25 mph, no accident, no fatalities, no brakes either.

- Cottage Grove, MN, USA

problem #41

Feb 141998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving in snow/ice/ in cold weather & had applied (ABS) brakes, vehicle failed to stop. Pedal went to floor. Nearly had an accident with fire truck. Vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic informed owner no problem with ABS brakes after being told tow truck driver.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #40

Sep 291999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

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

- West Alexandria, OH, USA

problem #39

Aug 311999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
The brakes 'grab' (lock up) on occasion (in damp or wet weather), and one time almost failed completely (I was turning a corner or there would have been an accident).

- West Helena, AR, USA

problem #38

May 011999

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While making a stop, the anti-lock brake system would come on, but the vehicle would continue to travel.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #37

Mar 151997

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Ongoing erratic operation of brake system; front brake pads have been replaced on three different occasions. Also, front left brake rotors were replaced once within 10,000-11,000 miles of wear. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- Swartz, MI, USA

problem #36

Jul 011998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Brakes fail on left turns. Left turns into parking spaces. Left turn while braking. Brakes go to the floor and the stopping distance is extended. This happens more often if the ground is wet or smooth surface. This also happend when trying to avoid head-on tc with person who ran red light. This was also a move to the left. I have taken this vehicle into the service department several times. Dealer cannot re-create the problem. It occurs when you don't expect it. Very dangerous.

- Mission Viejo, CA, USA

problem #35

Jul 261999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Intermittently when the brakes are applied they lock up, vehicle mpves forward, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified.

- Dubhach, LA, USA

problem #34

Jul 231999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

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

- West Alexandria, OH, USA

problem #33

May 011999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
During a panic stop at 5-10 mph brakes failed to stop. Twice the pickup was taken to the shop for repair and nothing was found. This only occurs during a panic stop.

- Cullman, AL, USA

problem #32

May 051999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
EA94038, ABS braking system malfunctioned, brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. Also, dealer replaced master cylinder.

- Elkhorn, KY, USA

problem #31

Jun 281999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
When brakes were applied on wet pavement the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Clermont, FL, USA

problem #30

Jan 011999

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When there is a rocky road left wheel locks up and makes a grinding noise, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash.

- Loris, SC, USA

problem #29

Oct 241998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Consumer was driving vehicle on street at approximately 35 mph, normal road conditions. Consumer was moving into left turning lane, applying brakes to slow down, brake pedal went down floor, causing vehicle to slow down, but not to stop. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be found.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #28

Jan 091999

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 50 mph on wet and icy pavement, vehicle slid across the road, causing the front of the vehicle to hit the guardrail. The other part of vehicle hit the wall, and driver's side air bag didn't deploy.

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #27

Sep 091997

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake problems; after dealer replaced the brakes pads because of wear, owner started experiencing brake problems, such as the truck pulling to the right or left side under normal braking conditions. The dealer is not able to correct the problem with the brakes.

- Grand Junction, CO, USA

problem #26

Jan 281997

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving on wet pavement and whenever applying brakes, brakes won't stop vehicle. Also, back brakes were skipping, and brakes pads and the fan clutch went out.

- West Chacy, NY, USA

problem #25

Dec 201997

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While stopping quickly, antilock brakes failed causing vehicle collision.

- Burnsville, MN, USA

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