10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
28 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,103 miles

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problem #9

Jun 071999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 60 mph. And airbags did not deploy. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Cheektowega, NY, USA

problem #8

Apr 271999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Front of the owner's vehicle hit the side of another vehicle at 30 to 40mph, neither driver's side or passenger's side airbags deployed. Manufacturer said that it was normal occurrence.

- Clewiston, FL, USA

problem #7

Aug 121998

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle collided into a pole. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries. The manufacturer will be notified.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #6

Jun 301998

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Consumer was driving on a road when vehicle was hit by another vehicle, causing first vehicle to go into an enbankment. Neither air bags have deployed. Dealer notified and informed consumer to call NHTSA auto hot line.

- Alun Creek, WV, USA

problem #5

Dec 121998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Vehicle hit an ice patch while driving at approx. 60 mph. Vehicle went out of control and hit a tree, air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.

- Harts, WV, USA

problem #4

Jan 271999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 40mph, and neither driver's or passenger's airbag deployed. Dealer said vehicle was not going fast enough for airbags to deploy.

- Gretna, LA, USA

problem #3

Dec 141998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Was traveling about 20-25mph when started to brake for a stop. Hit a truck on the side as it started to move. Neither air bag deployed upon impact. No injuries.

- Tracy, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 031998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Consumer was traveling 45-50mph when a deer appeared on the road, deer was hit. Vehicle went into an embankment on the right side towards trees. Entire front demolished. Neither air bag deployed. The seat belts did not restrain the driver. Driver sustained injuries to the face & body.

- Ridgeway, VA, USA

problem #1

Dec 111997

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was involved in a rear end collision while traveling 45 to 50 mph. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed in which the driver's side occupant was injured.

- Bella Vista, CA, USA