7.3

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,422 miles

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problem #2

Jan 232004

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 6,200 miles
When the vehicle was turned off, the brake vacuum leaked causing brake failure when starting the vehicle. The mechanic replaced the check valve but the problem still exists. The engine died while driving, thee was not enough vacuum on the brake system to stop the vehicle. GM stated that they had a lot of problems with the check valve and booster.

- Johnson City, TN, USA

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problem #1

Jun 262003

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 8,643 miles
The brake pedal was hard to press due to the loss of vacuum assist after the vehicle sat over night.

- Burleson, TX, USA

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