4.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,154 miles

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problem #4

Nov 172010

S-10 Pickup

  • 84,114 miles
The four wheel drive actuator on top of the transfer case failed- actuator I when it failed it allowed transfer case fluid to be drawn into the vacuum system of the vehicle causing problems with four wheel drive engagement and disengagement. The four wheel drive attempted to engage at 65mph on the expressway. It also caused the heater controls not to work properly. The truck needs to have the actuators (5), the vacuum tank, the vacuum lines and the heater control. A $1400 repair bill I will have to cover.

- Leroy, NY, USA

problem #3

Feb 202003

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ive had problems with emissions (service light came on, )wasnt firing (dealer said couldnt find anything wrong. Ive had problems with radio doesnt turn down any more when vechile slows down dealer says nothing wrong. Also have problem with auto-transmission rolls back on hill after take foot off brake, dealer says couldnt find any problem when they had it. Also rear vender molding had to be replaced came away from body twice to fix that.

- Waterbury Center, VT, USA

problem #2

Aug 282003

S-10 Pickup 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 500 miles
Poor engine performance, hesitation from a stop when trying to accelerate, transmission slips or shifts eradically, 4 wheel drive does not engage or disengages after engageing, cruise control does not operate correctly.

- Suffolk, VA, USA

problem #1

Aug 122003

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle is at a complete stop acceleration hesitates sometimes. The transmission was delayed when shifting, at times when hot, the gear failed to shift to over drive. The oxygen sensor was replaced.

- Brownsville, TX, USA