10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,000 miles

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problem #3

Jul 022003

S-10 Pickup

  • 60,000 miles
Consumer pulled into a parking lot when smoke began emitting from under the hood. Vehicle then caught on fire under the hood. Transmission fluid was just flushed approximately 1 hour before incident occurred.

- Milan, IL, USA

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problem #2

Jun 172002

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving 30-35 mph, a fire started in the engine compartment. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. The engine had already stopped and vehicle was coasting when the fire became evident. The brakes were non-funtional, consumer stopped the vehicle by means of emergency brake. Truck was consumed and totally engulfed in about five minutes. Total loss.

- Evans, WV, USA

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problem #1

Jan 272000

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving down the road ABS light came on briefly.also, there was a burning smell on the passenger's side in the computer area. Contacted dealer, he couldn't find the cause.

- Burleson, TX, USA

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