2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,840 miles

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problem #3

Feb 072005

S-10 Pickup 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,571 miles
Consumer heard a squeal. Then, parked the vehicle, and the wheel could be moved approximately one inch which was not normal performance. Consumer replaced the wheel bearing by himself because it was made of plastic. The consumer stated this is a saftey hazard. Taper bearing retainer was made of plastic. Dealer refused to do 15,000 and 30,000 bearing repack. Both wheels were in same condition.

- Springfield, TN, USA

problem #2

Feb 212005

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 92,000 miles
2004 tail gate ass failed replaced after market parts 2004 back up lights in/op;004 interrior light will not turn off/ over ride botton used to save battery2005 left front hub ass replaced. 004 right front hub ass replaced;005 front end replaced/pittman/tie rods;2004 oil filter leak / tightened 2004 rear emergency brakes in/op 5 left emergency brake drum replaced;005 right emergency brake drum replaced 2005 gas sending unit replaced eradic behavior 2004 left brake shoe replaced ;004 right brake shoe replaced;005 left brake shoe replaced front;005 right brake shoe replaced front 2005 left brake shoe replaced rear;005 right brake shoe replaced rear;005 U joints replaced;04 battery replaced 2005 transmission showing signs of wear;005 rear end {3.42} locker clangs between 1st and revved. 004 4 tires 005 4 tires 2004 door hinges freeze up lube;005 tail gate hinges show wear 2005 parts 4 ea tie rods/O/ring type brake shoesand drums/U joints. I have for inspection.

- Sautee, GA, USA

problem #1

Apr 042004

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 31,950 miles
Front wheel bearing failed at 3 years and 32000 miles.

- North East, MD, USA