10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
14 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,842 miles

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problem #8

Jul 211999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

problem #7

Jun 141999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving at 15 mph and applying brakes all four wheels locked up, causing consumer to rear end another vehicle. Manufacturer is aware of problem.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

problem #6

Feb 011999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brakes not working properly. Mgm

- Diamond Ba, CA, USA

problem #5

Apr 251999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Truck does't want to start, it backfires, engine pulls down before starting, power to radio is disrupted, causing radio to reset. Paint starting to crack on hood and roof. Braking system for ABS makes a loud noise when pushed had to floor. Radio only plays tapes though one side of speakers.

- Belle Vernon, PA, USA

problem #4

Nov 021998

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Driving at approximately 80 mph when suddenly both back wheels locked up, causing the vehicle to spin which could have resulted in an accident.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #3

May 101998

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle collision due to failure of the anti lock brakes, seat belts did not restrain and there was no deployment of the air bag.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #2

Jan 201998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Traveling at a slow speed and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes lock up and the truck slides. This has happened twice in damp weather. Took truck to the dealer and they found nothing wrong with the truck's brakes.

- Gresham, OR, USA

problem #1

Feb 271998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle will not stop, causing an accident.

- Arcadia, TX, USA