8.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,000 miles

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problem #2

Apr 132004

S-10 Pickup 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles
While driving oil line came apart and dumped oil all over the engine. The oil line was replaced. Then, transmission line came apart and dumped transmission fluid all over the engine. Transmission line was replaced, but problem recurred. The cause of the both lines coming apart was undetermined.

- Elizabeth Lake, CA, USA

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problem #1

Aug 061997

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle fuel cut off switch cuts off while driving at 90mph. Dealer said nothing they could do. Chevrolet says tires are made for that speed.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

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