8.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,000 miles

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problem #10

Apr 012003

S-10 Pickup 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
While reclining the driver side seat, the lever broke without any force being applied. Also, the passenger side lever broke on a separate occasion. No force was used in either incidents they simply broke during normal use. The cost to repair the vehicle was approximately $186 each. GM refuses to repair the seats and they have not issued a recall knowing there is a definitely a problem with the seats. Also the door handle on the jump door extended cab broke.

- Mabelvale, AR, USA

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problem #9

Jul 011999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
On three different occasions the door handle on the extended cab broke when the consumer attempted to open the door. Nlm

- Abilene, TX, USA

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problem #8

Nov 272000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Left outer door scrapes fell off. Nlm

- Sylacauga, AL, USA

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problem #7

Feb 262000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Pass & drive door trim fell off.

- St.Louis, MO, USA

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problem #6

Feb 262000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Third door handle broke.

- St.Louis, MO, USA

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problem #5

Feb 262000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Pass & drive door trim fell off.

- St.Louis, MO, USA

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problem #4

Feb 262000

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Third door handle broke.

- St.Louis, MO, USA

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problem #3

Jul 241999

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
1) one morning, I got to work and opened the 3rd door to get my work related items out. After work when I was going home, the 3rd door would not open. The handle would move, but would not open the door. Hertiage said that the bolts were not tightened correctly at the factory. On 23 July, this problem was repaired. 2) when I have the air conditioning on, the automatic transmission does not shift smoothly. It sounds as if the engine is being maxed out. It takes longer for the transmission to "kick in". to me, it doesn't sound right. Thank you!

- Alexandria, VA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 291999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Molding from the side door turns to a chemical yellow.

- Huntington, WV, USA

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problem #1

Feb 251999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
2/25/99 truck was taken to serra chev in jackson for clutch adjustment, smell of burning odor, drivers door hard to shut, drivers seat belt locks up on straight and level. 3/1/99 engine quit while driving 35-40mph. Towed to serra Chevrolet. Wire was found burnt at trans and dist. 3/6/99 truck again quit while driving at approx. 30 mph in 2nd gear. Tires locked up and truck coasted to stop. This is a 4 lane,55mph highway. Was nearly hit by vehicle behind. Lost all power including steering. Truck is again sitting at serra Chevrolet here in jackson. This vehicle needs immediate recall for smell of something burning and twice for shutting off while driving, before it causes a serious accident.

- Jackson, TN, USA

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