We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET S10 (1989)
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Vehicle caught fire while driving, due to the alternator freezing up, totalled.tt
Ignition control module replaced. *sd
Starter fails to shut off even after key is turned to off position. *sd
Wiring harness: was driving home and smoke started coming out of the signal switch. Got the vehicle home without a fire. Drove the vehicle to the shop in the morning with the same problem.was told by dealer that when the wires and switch were put together at the manufacturer, they put grease on themwhich caused the wires to melt.
Electrical short in the turn signal,causing the vehicle to catch on fire in the dashborad.
Instrument panel closter module failure.
Electronic module that controls dash burned out.tt
While driving the engine cooling fan fell off and damaged the vehicle. Explain in more details.
Engine cooling fan blade broke while driving, causing damages to the water pump and radiator. Vehicle not includedin recall number 93v008000.please give any further details.
While driving, the vehicle engine caught on fire.please describe.
While driving, the consumer noticed white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and pulled over, a few minutes later the consumer saw a flame and exited the vehicle which became completely engulfed in flames, possible engine failure causing fire.(ohio traffic crash report)
Driving on the freeway,towing a trailer with 2 watercraft,the spare tire hold cable broke;sending the tire under the sea-doo trailer tearing off the right corner of the trailer. I have no idea if anyone else hit the tire,it was in heavy traffic.i purchased a new holddown unit,spare tire but havent repaired the trailer or contacted gm.
Driver side seat belt gets caught under the backrest hinge and a hole is now worn into the belt fabric.headlight switch broke off.gas pedal stuck when blowing snow melted onto the warm cable and flowed between the outer shield and the cable.it then froze when engine compartment temperature reached below freezing.when vehicle was started, shifted into gear, and the accelerator pressed the vehicle sped off at about 40 mph.engine had to be shut off to slow down.a heat gun was used to heat cable and dry it out.oil and grease was applied to exposed end of cable to prevent future freezing.
When purchasing the vehicle i asked a salesman why there was rust showing on the underneath of the new vehicle i was purchasing.he commented that all the new vehicles had that.i walked the line and found that all the in cheaper vehicles had rust but the more expensive vehicles din't.that made me wonder if chevrolet was manufacturing substandard vehicles.my experience since has reinforced thast impression.both new vehicle i boughthad extensive paint problems. The major frame componenets began to rust vigorously. I appplied rust inhibitors to no avail.now the caliper and bbrake componenets on the left side have been replaced/the brakeline burst while in a gas station due to rust .when i gottothe parts house i was given story after story about s-10s blowing their brake lines while in traffic.now i have the problem of gas spraying onto the gas tank and frame from the same problem,the fuel line is rusted thru.the entire dr4ivers sideof the truck is rusting down and 50% of the s-10 in this age class are in similar shape. This needs to be addressed brfore we have more deaths on the highway.putting a splash guard on the rear wheel 's fender would eliminate most of the splashed aarea, which i've been told is being done on newer vehicles.you help on this matter would be appreciated.
Gas tank leaks gasoline when filled, occupants can smell strong gas fumes, odor dies down after quarter of tank has been used, could cause fire.
Gas tank leaking when filled up over 11gal, it is an 18gal tank.tt
Gas tank leaking above mid-point.
Tailgate lock failed. *sd
Man-tran: while driving, engine will accelerate or decelerate, sometimes cutting off completely. Happens at any speed.tt
Parked on slight driveway, 5 spd-transmission floor shift will not stay in reverse once engaged. Truck had to be pulled out from rear. Please describe details.
Possible door latch/handle and seat belt failures.
Seat belts failed.
Driver side seat belt gets caught under the backrest hinge and a hole is now worn into the belt fabric.headlight switch broke off.gas pedal stuck when blowing snow melted onto the warm cable and flowed between the outer shield and the cable.it then froze when engine compartment temperature reached below freezing.when vehicle was started, shifted into gear, and the accelerator pressed the vehicle sped off at about 40 mph.engine had to be shut off to slow down.a heat gun was used to heat cable and dry it out.oil and grease was applied to exposed end of cable to prevent future freezing.
Driver side seat belt gets caught under the backrest hinge and a hole is now worn into the belt fabric.
Front seat beltswill not catch and lock. Dealer was contacted and did nothnig.
Driver/pass. Front shoulder/lap belts inoperative, difficult to latch, tightens and won't release.tt
The front driver's side seat belt will not retract whenleaning forward in the seat.
Driver and passenger retension mechanism does not retract properly.`t
The driver's side and the passenger's side seat belts do not retract.
The drivers seatbelt did not restrain the occupant in a vehicle crash. Please describe.tt
Front bucket seat latch does not work anymore. Latches does not work and will not hold.
The drivers seat has never latched and folds up against the steering wheel at any time. Please describe.tt
Brakes failed, causing accident.
Vehicle's abs braking system, ondaily basis,fails with spongy pedal going to the floor. This ocurs with steady pressure applied on pedal.
When purchasing the vehicle i asked a salesman why there was rust showing on the underneath of the new vehicle i was purchasing.he commented that all the new vehicles had that.i walked the line and found that all the in cheaper vehicles had rust but the more expensive vehicles din't.that made me wonder if chevrolet was manufacturing substandard vehicles.my experience since has reinforced thast impression.both new vehicle i boughthad extensive paint problems. The major frame componenets began to rust vigorously. I appplied rust inhibitors to no avail.now the caliper and bbrake componenets on the left side have been replaced/the brakeline burst while in a gas station due to rust .when i gottothe parts house i was given story after story about s-10s blowing their brake lines while in traffic.now i have the problem of gas spraying onto the gas tank and frame from the same problem,the fuel line is rusted thru.the entire dr4ivers sideof the truck is rusting down and 50% of the s-10 in this age class are in similar shape. This needs to be addressed brfore we have more deaths on the highway.putting a splash guard on the rear wheel 's fender would eliminate most of the splashed aarea, which i've been told is being done on newer vehicles.you help on this matter would be appreciated.
Steering wheel turned 180 without warning and locked up.while driving the steering column turned 180 degrees without warning and locked up.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the bolts were loose.the dealer reinstalled them with thread lockers.*nlm
While driving at 45 to 50 mphsteering column broke, causing a loss of steering for a short period before coming to a stop. Their is a old recall for the problem, but it does not apply to this vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.
Steering wheel is coming loose.
When the turn siginal is enguaged the wind shield wipers will automatically enguage.the door handles broke under 100000 mile on the 1985 and the 1989 s10 blazer.r
Left/right door handle springs continuously break.*skd
Possible door latch/handle and seat belt failures.
When purchasing the vehicle i asked a salesman why there was rust showing on the underneath of the new vehicle i was purchasing.he commented that all the new vehicles had that.i walked the line and found that all the in cheaper vehicles had rust but the more expensive vehicles din't.that made me wonder if chevrolet was manufacturing substandard vehicles.my experience since has reinforced thast impression.both new vehicle i boughthad extensive paint problems. The major frame componenets began to rust vigorously. I appplied rust inhibitors to no avail.now the caliper and bbrake componenets on the left side have been replaced/the brakeline burst while in a gas station due to rust .when i gottothe parts house i was given story after story about s-10s blowing their brake lines while in traffic.now i have the problem of gas spraying onto the gas tank and frame from the same problem,the fuel line is rusted thru.the entire dr4ivers sideof the truck is rusting down and 50% of the s-10 in this age class are in similar shape. This needs to be addressed brfore we have more deaths on the highway.putting a splash guard on the rear wheel 's fender would eliminate most of the splashed aarea, which i've been told is being done on newer vehicles.you help on this matter would be appreciated.
When on an incline, the vehicle slows to a speed below which the cruise control should compensate; after clearing the incline, the cruise control slowly brings the vehicle to its set speed ( approx. 70 mph ), at which time the front end begins to hum loudly and vibrate; as the brakes are applied, the pitch of the hum decreases with speed, and the vibration worsens; at approx. 55mh, the vibration seems to be sufficient to "knock" something back into position; a loud, metallic " clunk " is heard along with a feel best described as running over a small speed bump (at 55mph); the vibration and hum disappear after the "clunk".
National (p235/75r15 1055) tire blew out.
We purchase 4 of these tire and within 1 year we have had two blowouts, one blowout, causing a wreck and the other blowout did not result in a wreck. (dot number: vnhk radtiresize: lt235/r15)
1989 s-10 blazer purchased "new" in february 1989 supplied with firestone "atx" tires. Within two years the "original tires began to develop major cracks in the tread area. They were replaced by firestone "at no/charge" in 1992 with another set of "atx" tires. The replacement set also began to develop major cracking in the tread area within the next two to three years. In 1995 the replacement tires were replaced with another set of "atx" tires. However, at that time they (firestone) pro-rated the tire at about 50% treadwear and i had to pay about $160. Again, for the third time, the replacement "atx" tires began to develop major cracks in the tread area. Last month (july 2000) i had the tires replaced again for the same cracking problem. They were again pro-rated with about 45% teard wear. The replacement tires cost me $220 and this time were firestone "wilderness". On august 10, 2000 i had the firestone "wilderness" tires removed and purchased a set of "goodyear wranglers". I returned the firestone "wilderness" tires on august 12, 2000 for a refund of my $220. It is my feeling that firestone should refund the $160 that i spent in 1995 and also the $445 that i just spent for the replacement "goodyear wrangler" tires. That's a total refund of $605. Please note: i have the original copies of all tire invoices. Thank you! sincerely frank a canna 08/12/00( dot number: tire size: p225 75 15 )
Bought new with about 10,000 miles, tire size p20575r14. Driver's rear tire tread came off which caused a major problem withvehicle. Left rear tire tread came off and tire blew out damaging left side of the vehicle.tire was shipped to continental general tire corporation.
Need to know if truck if eligible for new paint job because of original defective paint. Information request, no safety defect (s) indicated.
Paint peeling on hood and top. Contacted gm 5 years and 2 months after purchase and was told nothing would be done as it wasn't their problem.also, the vehicle was out of warranty and they would not do anything to work with me!!contacted again after i read about class action suit and was treated with no respect!!!the lady i spoke with said go ahead any sue and see where it gets you.i've almost been in two accidents due to paint peels flying off my hood and hitting the windshied.very distracting to say the least.p.s. I have 234,000 miles now on this vehicle.should have been a good advertisment for gm.
Fuel injection solenoid wiring failed.
Driver side seat belt gets caught under the backrest hinge and a hole is now worn into the belt fabric.headlight switch broke off.gas pedal stuck when blowing snow melted onto the warm cable and flowed between the outer shield and the cable.it then froze when engine compartment temperature reached below freezing.when vehicle was started, shifted into gear, and the accelerator pressed the vehicle sped off at about 40 mph.engine had to be shut off to slow down.a heat gun was used to heat cable and dry it out.oil and grease was applied to exposed end of cable to prevent future freezing.
When the turn siginal is enguaged the wind shield wipers will automatically enguage.the door handles broke under 100000 mile on the 1985 and the 1989 s10 blazer.r
Left front wheel and assembly fell off of vehicle, indication that the stud bolts sheared off causing failure. (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
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