We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET S10 (1997)
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Air bag light continuously on,#5 fuse blows continuously in fuse block, running lights and dashboard lights dim. Have taken to dealership, diagnostics ran everything ok according to dealership.
No deployment of air bag during collision with horse, consumer injured (cuts, bruises and broken bone in the hand). Yh(attorney for client)
Driver was driven off the road while traveling 60 mph and into a ditch, air bag light came on no deployment of air bag, consumer took vehicle to dealer and was told he didn't hit hard enough or at the right angle, during front end collision the drivers side air bag did not deploy, the passenger shoulder harness failed and caused the passenger to be thrown thourghout the vehicle causing 3 herniated disc.nlm
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the air bags not deploying. Thiswasthe second time that the vehicle has had a collision, and the air bags did not deploy.
Vehical pulled out in front of me i hit him running 55 mph my safety bags did not deploy resulting in severe seatbelt and sterring wheel damage to my body and terible neck pain and back pain resulting from lack of air bagneglect
While traveling on highway, vehicle dropped off the pavement into the gravels causing vehicle to turn sideways back onto the pavement and hitting an enbankment on the other side of the road and then turning the vehicle on its side onto the highway in which air bag did not deploy.
No deployment of air bag during vehicle collision.
Air bag did not inflate during head on collision.
Frontal collisionson two occasions and no deployment of air bags.
Air bags did not deploy during collision.
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which thedriver's air bag did not deploy.please give any further details.
While traveling onhighway and without prior warning another vehicle ran the traffic light andhit consumer's vehicle on driver's side. Upon impact,airbags didn't deploy.
While driving on highway in a heavy rainstormvehicle hydroplaned and hit a guardrail, anddriver's side airbag failed to deploy.
Airbag module flashed on and off intermittently whenturningvehicle on.dealership was aware of the problmwith windshield wipers/washers.
While driving 35 mph the vehicle had a frontal impact on 2 vehicles, and the driver's air bag did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in the accident.cause unknown.please provide details.
Vehicle hit a hillside head-on, avoiding a deer at about 40mph, and the driver's side airbag did not deploy. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Driver's side airbag did not deploy during frontal impact.
While driving 45 - 50 mph, had an impact in which this vehicle rear ended another vehicle, and driver's airbag did not deploy which did not protect the occupant in this crash.please provide further information.
While driving at 50 mph on wet and icy pavement,vehicle slid across the road, causing the front of the vehicle tohit the guardrail. The other part ofvehicle hit the wall, and driver's side air bag didn't deploy.
Consumerwas traveling on the highway about 60mph.another vehicle hit him from the rear,and vehicle veered over into the shoulder grass and flipped twice, the car was upside down.then, vehicle was back on the road, andwent into a concrete cover.hit it head-on, anddriver's airbag didn't deploy. Consumer had sustained head injuries.
Consumer was involved in an accident.upon impact the air bags did not deploy.consumer suffered torn ligaments to his left shoulder.*jg
Consumer was involved in two frontal collisions in which the driver'sand passenger's air bags did not deploy.please give any further details.
Consumer was traveling about 35mph onhighway and there was another vehicle sitting on the road.there was a blind spot, and consumer didn't see other vehicle and veered into it.upon impact,airbags didn't deploy at all.
Consumer ran a red light and hit another vehicle at approx 25 mph. Upon impact, airbag did not depoly. Dealer notified ,and informed consumer to bring vehicle in for inspection.
Consumer was driving onhighway at 40 mph, had to apply brakes in an emergency situation which caused the vehicle to go airborneand landed in a ditch. Air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified.
While driving 20 - 25 mph, the vehicle rear ended another vehicle, and the air bags failed to deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision\.upon impact,airbags did not deploy, andrestraints did not retract, resulting in major injuries.right airbag sensor was shattered.vehicle was totalled.the driver's nose hit the steering wheel and the passenger was thrown out of the seat during the accident.
Driverhit parked car and the air bag didn't deploy at all.
Consumer was traveling about approx 40mphwhen vehicle was hit head on by another vehicle that had pulled in frontby druck driver, dual air bags did not inflate ,totally inoperative causing leg, arm , shoulderinjuires to passenger.seatbelt was worn during the accident.there was no indictation of defective airbags. $4500.00 worth of damage to the frontend.
Truck rear ended another vehicle and the air bag did not deploy, causing the driver to suffer some head injury. The truck only had a driver's side air bag. The truck is at the shop, and the dealer has not determine anything yet concerning the air bag not deploying.
No deployment of air bag when consumer hit a horse.consumer experienced alot of pain and with bruising. Nlm
When vehicle was involved in a front end crashdriver's side air bags did not deploy.the dealer is aware of the problem.the truck is being repaired.please provide any further details.
Whenrear ended another vehicle going 40 mph the driver's side air bag did not deploy,and driver hit his face on the steering wheel. The vehicle is being repaired at this point.
While traveling and as aresult of consumer falling a sleep vehicle hit a wall head-on, and air bags did not deploy.
Consumer states that vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact,both front air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified.
Brakes failed, causing collision. Driver's air bag failed to deploy. 821881 dup of 533599, posted on 03-nov-98.
Owner was involved in a collision driving 50mph. The airbag in the vehicle did not deploy. Manufacturer has been notified of incident.
While driving at 35 mph another driverwas waiting to make a turn,the otherdriver turned in front of consumer,consumer hit other driver head-on, and went into high curve. The other driver was drunk. Upon impact, airbags failed to deploy.consumer stated thatairbags should have deployed at 10 to 14 mph, but they did not.consumer was willing to take car to be inspected.
Consumerwas involved in a 35 or 40 mphfrontal collision in which the driver's/passenger's air bags did not deploy.please give any further details.
Vehicle involved in serious front-end collision at 40 mph; vehicle totaled, but airbag never deployed.
Airbag light comes on, indicating there is a problem with airbag system which may deploy unexpectedly, and may result a crash. Also, it may not deploy in event of a crash, and wont protect occupant in crash.please provide further information.
While driving 35 mph the consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision.the driver side seat belt failed to retract and the airbags failed to deploy.the consumer was knocked unconscious whenhis head hit the steering wheel.
The vehicle was rear ended and then hit another vehicle, and the air bags failed to deploy.
Air bag light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. Also,engine stalled,and there were no power brakes or powersteering.it was ana electrical problem.
Air bag light remained on. Dealer notified, and ran it throughdiagnostic.informed consumer that sensor needed replacement, and it would be at consumer's cost. Please feel free to provide any further deatils on this matter.
Air bag computerfailed.
While driving at about 35 mphanother driverran a red light andhit consumer's vehicle on right front vendor, pushing whole frontend of truck. Truck was totalled.air bag on the drivers sidedidn't deploy.
Truck was involved in a head on crash traveling about 45 mph, and there was no deployment of driver's side air bag.truck was totalled. *ml
A month ago my vehicle had a dash board light come on intermittently.it is the air bag light.during this period i took the vehicle to my mechanic, he placed it on the diagnostic and found nothing wrong at a cost of just under $100.the light has continued to come on and the vehicle has stalled twice during this time.i have searched the internet for recall notices for the dealership and have not had any success.i believe this could escalate into an accident, and i certainly cannot afford to have the vehicle at the mechanics or the dealership for days on end while they have no idea what the problem is.chevrolet should take the vehicle in, give me a vehicle to drive until they solve the problem.
I am filing this report on behalf of the vehicle owner. Owner name is [xxx].i am a private electric vehicle service person, and have identified two software defects in the battery pack management system used in the 1997-1998 model chevrolet s-10ev electric truck. The vehicle noted in this complaint had been completely destroyed by a fire that began while the vehicle was charging at a public vehicle charging station. I believe the fire was a result of one of the two known software program defects.i had previously contacted general motors regarding these suspicions, and have not received a reply as to whether they have interest in investigating the fire, and if the software program defects will be resolved. This is the second of three vehicle fires occurring during charging within a six month period. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Air bag light continuously on,#5 fuse blows continuously in fuse block, running lights and dashboard lights dim. Have taken to dealership, diagnostics ran everything ok according to dealership.
I am filing this report on behalf of the vehicle owner. Owner name is [xxx].i am a private electric vehicle service person, and have identified two software defects in the battery pack management system used in the 1997-1998 model chevrolet s-10ev electric truck. The vehicle noted in this complaint had been completely destroyed by a fire that began while the vehicle was charging in the customer driveway. I believe the fire was a result of one of the two known software program defects.i had previously contacted general motors regarding these suspicions, and have not received a reply as to whether they have interest in investigating the fire, and if the software program defects will be resolved. This is the first of three vehicle fires occurring during charging within a six month period. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Air bag light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. Also,engine stalled,and there were no power brakes or powersteering.it was ana electrical problem.
While driving vehicle stalled,and sometimes would restart on its own.also,sending unit malfunctioned, causing the fuel gauge not to register the correct amount of gasoline in the tank.
My s10 stalls contantly. Going 60 or going 15, doesnt matter. All gauges slam to zero and sometimes it restarts, sometimes it doesnt. I lose steering and its really dangerous. Happens on the freeway, i have to throw it into neutral and restart, sometimes it does, other times it doesnt. Incident date starting 6/25/04 and still currently happens. Started out once in a while. Now its a few times a day. Seems to happen a lot more in colder/moist weather
Since i have purchased this vehicle, i cannot get the correct fuel amount to show on the gauge.i have been to the dealer several times waiting for a recall with no luck.i have ran out of gas several times when the gauge says i have fuel. Once on the highway i was forced off the road and into a ditch causing damage. I was placed in a life threatening situation more than once because of this problem.chevrolet wants me to pay $220.00 for parts and another $175.00 labor and i cannot afford that amount.
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Battery shorted out.
Consumer was traveling 25mph batterylight comes on &vehicle cuts off. At times when the a/c is, on it feels like it's draining the alternator. Dealer says the alternator is gone bad, no explanation.
Horn contact and/ or cancelling cam was replaced twice.whenturning the wheel certain places have a deadspot. Also, the passenger's seatdoes not lock in place, it rocks. When pulling seat belt acrossconsumer, andleaning forward to adjust the radio,seat belt locks up. While driving downthe road at approximately20mph in the neighborhood vehicle just dies.took it to the dealer and was told it was just the battery.had the battery replaced, and still the same problem. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Consumer was traveling 25mph batterylight comes on &vehicle cuts off. At times when the a/c is, on it feels like it's draining the alternator. Dealer says the alternator is gone bad, no explanation.
Approx 5min of driving at residential speeds engine would cut in and out as if running out of gas. The fuel gauge registered obout 1/3rd full. First trip to the dealer found two trouble codes: sp0440 & p0171.was told to tighten gas cap and return if proble persists.with full tank of gas and at highway speeds engine cut out and back in causing quite a jolt.problem continued especially when accelerating. Back to dealer (one week after 1st visit) to find out fuel pump needs replacing.four months out of warranty, but low mileage, so i complained to dealer."goodwill" replacement by mfg although out $220 for 2 trips into dealer for problem solving.
Consumer was traveling 25mph batterylight comes on &vehicle cuts off. At times when the a/c is, on it feels like it's draining the alternator. Dealer says the alternator is gone bad, no explanation.
I had a p0300 code which is a random misfire code after replacing all the parts that i was told that give this code i still had the problem. After doing some in depth research i found that gm had purchased defective distributor drive gears that were not hardened properly causing them to wear out. The knock sensor would pick up this wear and the computer would retard the timing and cause crossfire or a spark jump that caused the distributor cap to prematurely burn out. Gm new about this problem and never did a recall on this. I spent a lot ofmoney on parts i didn't need if i would have known what the root cause of the problem was this. Information needs to get out to thousands of people that are chasing this p0300 code on gm vehicles.my vehicle is a 97 s10 4.3 vortec. When the computer kicks this code out the engine skips off idle and the vehicle shakes and stumbles.after replacing the distributor that had a new drive gear the vehicle runs like new again and no codes are set.
Spark plug insulator cracked.
While driving at any speed andwithout warning vehicle would suddenly lose power and stall.dealer has been contacted.please provide any further information.
Original and 3 additional ignition coils, caps, and harnesses corroded in a 4 yr time span.original and two replacement catalytic converters also needed to be replaced.most recent catalytic converter was so badly melted, twisted & damaged the mechanic stated that i was "lucky" not to have the entire engine blown.also, he never saw anything this badly damaged in his 25 yrs of servicing many makes of vehicles. This is a 4 yr old vehicle and it seems like a trend is established for replacing these same parts appx. Every 17-20,000 miles and 10 months apart - just long enough that gm will not honor the parts warranties.i do drive this vehicle long distances (300 miles one way each week to a worksite) but also maintain it to the manufacturers specs.i thought i bought a reliable vehicle, but the dependability is questioned when the vehicle loses momentum and stalls on highway driving, the service engine light continually pops on, & i'm paying large sums of money for towing & replacement parts to resolve a problem gm will not admit to having with this vehicle. Gm has not acknowleged this problem or resolved it in any way.a customer service rep stated that this is "normal" maintenance to replace these parts, as well as the 100,000 mile warranty spark plugs (at 73,000) which were corroded due to the corroded ignition coils.additional info available, as well as all invoices if necessary.
Frayed wire bundle caused by clutch arm rubbing against wires.
Made a u-turn and fell into a ditch.after the driver got out of that ditch smoke was noticed coming from under the hood. The vehicle burned completely, and the problem has not been determined.
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Horn contact and/ or cancelling cam was replaced twice.whenturning the wheel certain places have a deadspot. Also, the passenger's seatdoes not lock in place, it rocks. When pulling seat belt acrossconsumer, andleaning forward to adjust the radio,seat belt locks up. While driving downthe road at approximately20mph in the neighborhood vehicle just dies.took it to the dealer and was told it was just the battery.had the battery replaced, and still the same problem. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Fuse to fuel pump failed.
There are 8 safety recalls on the chevy s10.1997.the companys state my vehicle is not on the list of these recalls.but my vehicles has all of these defects.and ive been very lucky i have not been in an accident yet due to these issues.ive been very lucky.but peoples luck always runs out.i cant afford another vehicle and its breaking me financially by fixing this one.
After oil intake manifold gasket was replaced, grinding noise w/ vibration came from dashboard.happens mostly when accelerating and when idling on cold days.vibration can be felt in gas pedal.repeated trips to the dealer found no problem, noise continues.
While drivingengine made a choking noise like it was about to stall then, it stopped accelerating. Dealership replacedengine gasket, seals, and the intake manifold because they were defective.also,at 49,773rear windshield wiper quit working because of a electrical short in the motor.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. While driving home he noticed a bubble on the right side of the hood.he continued driving, and then the vehicle caught on fire.the fire department extinguished the flames.the fire fighters could not identify the cause of the failure.the current and failure mileages were200,000. Updated 12/07/09 the consumer stated gm placed an oversized 6 cylinder motor in the vehicle.updated 12/09/09
While driving vehicle stalled,and sometimes would restart on its own.also,sending unit malfunctioned, causing the fuel gauge not to register the correct amount of gasoline in the tank.
Engine failed, previous repairs made, however problem continues.
Dex-cool coolant eating away at gaskets. Ph
Vehicle was overheating. It was taken to the dealer &coolant was contaminated & flushed. Consumer found a service bulletin that the dealer didn't fully stand by.
Engine cooling fan flew out onto the radiatorwhich almost caused a loss of control and a crash.please provide further information.
Clutch fan keeps flying off into engine compartment. Dealer replaced fan once, andcurrently welds on clutch fan are broken again.consumer feels something is causingfans to break. Dealer has been contacted.please provide any further information.
I bought a chevy truck back in november of 2002 from the j.d. Byrider store in st. Petersburg, fl and have had nothing but problems with the truck. The radiator was always running hot and found that the water was so rusty that the whole radiator was in need of repair as well as the water pump.i tried to exchange the truck for something better, but the staff from the st. Petersburg, fl store would not do it. Claiming i was locked into a contract with them that could not be broken.i explained that the truck had been apparently neglected before i was suckered into getting it and that i was not happy. I still continued to pay payments on time even though i had to pay for other repairs myself. I could not afford to pay right away $500.00 dollars for a radiator and $400.00 dollars to have a new water pump installed so i made do until i could.then, i was recently layed off from my job and the d.j. Business had also been slow for my roommate/co-partner and asked if the st. Petesburg store would work with us for a couple of weeks until we got the money together and while i seek another employer. At first the manager over the finance department said he would work with us since the last thing they like to do is to repossess our truck, then the next day i received a nasty message from a staff member of the st. Petesburg, fl store by the name of brett bowen who said that the truck was going to be reposessed because we had moved without letting them know first. I e-mailed brett back saying that this was wrong and that i had already made arrangements with his boss and that i would prefer talking to his boss for now on. No one would contact me back, so i contacted the main headquarters online and let them know my problem with st. Petersburg. No one even contacted me back from there, so i sent another on-line message and was again ignored. Then on 04/30/03 i found my truck missing, without any notice.
We took truck to dealer at first sign of problem and cost was $826.i've since learned that this is a problem with chevrolets and their have been other complaints.i can't get help from chev. Or gm in recouping my money.i've a friend who has blazer and had same problem last week and he had to purchase new radiator.the public needs to be made aware and the mfg. Should use different coolant.
Intermittently while drivingvehicle will accelerate to 50 mph and stay at 50 mph without pressing the pedal, which cannot slowdownvehicle unless making a complete stop. This may cause a crash.been to dealer 5 times, but could not determine the cause. Engine stall while driving and the vehicle would not restart due to coil wire failure.
Intake gasket burned out and allowed anti-freeze inengine oil.engine had to be replaced due to this defect. Mechanic put insame type of intake gasket back intovehicle in order forengine to be covered under a warranty.
Per dealership "there is an oil gallery block in the campshaft that causes an oil leakage". This results in engine motor failure.
Engine experiences a chattering/tapping noise. Dealer replaced engine valve guide seals. However, engine continued to be noisy.
Engine valve guide seals failed, causing tapping/chattering noise.
Engine piston rings malfunctioned, causing engne to rattle.
Consumer took vehicle in for an oil change and to have the differential checked.there were bits of metal found in the oil, and the original seal had not been broken.*jg
This problem is magnified with winter driving on icy roads.i would like to see general motors correct this problem at no cost to me as soon as possible.no summary listed for above vehicle.
Engine oil leak.
Horn contact and/ or cancelling cam was replaced twice.whenturning the wheel certain places have a deadspot. Also, the passenger's seatdoes not lock in place, it rocks. When pulling seat belt acrossconsumer, andleaning forward to adjust the radio,seat belt locks up. While driving downthe road at approximately20mph in the neighborhood vehicle just dies.took it to the dealer and was told it was just the battery.had the battery replaced, and still the same problem. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.
When driving at any speedvehicle stalls, andgas gauge isn't working.vehicle has beenat repairshop three times, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
While driving the brakes came off.also,there was an oil leakage coming from under the vehicle.
When truck is in idle position the vehicle vibrates.
Engine idles at high rpms.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The issue was reported to the dealer during while getting the paint repaired on the vehicle due to acid rain. I believe i was just blown off by the service person.he sadi its normal for these trucks to do this. After reviewing the many cases in the database here it does not sound "normal"in many cases i can leave my foot off the peddle in traffic and the truck will keep going. When i pull up to park the engine will idle at about 2000 rpms for 10 seconds then return to normal. At times i must also brake to slow the vehicle when the idle hangs.its really not a big problem to me because i used to it, but i believe it needs to be addressed. I do not want to return my vehicle due to the fact i do not know what they will tell me next.don't blame the dealer blame chevy cause john jones was great to me.
Engine failure.
When driving the truck down the road or even turnng a corner the truck just stalls and then dies out for no apparent reason. The truck has died out on several occasions.
Original and 3 additional ignition coils, caps, and harnesses corroded in a 4 yr time span.original and two replacement catalytic converters also needed to be replaced.most recent catalytic converter was so badly melted, twisted & damaged the mechanic stated that i was "lucky" not to have the entire engine blown.also, he never saw anything this badly damaged in his 25 yrs of servicing many makes of vehicles. This is a 4 yr old vehicle and it seems like a trend is established for replacing these same parts appx. Every 17-20,000 miles and 10 months apart - just long enough that gm will not honor the parts warranties.i do drive this vehicle long distances (300 miles one way each week to a worksite) but also maintain it to the manufacturers specs.i thought i bought a reliable vehicle, but the dependability is questioned when the vehicle loses momentum and stalls on highway driving, the service engine light continually pops on, & i'm paying large sums of money for towing & replacement parts to resolve a problem gm will not admit to having with this vehicle. Gm has not acknowleged this problem or resolved it in any way.a customer service rep stated that this is "normal" maintenance to replace these parts, as well as the 100,000 mile warranty spark plugs (at 73,000) which were corroded due to the corroded ignition coils.additional info available, as well as all invoices if necessary.
Engine malfunction.
Whenever the air conditioner is being used and the temperature is 90 degrees or above, a loud roaring sound comes from the engine and the truck loses power.it actually sounds like the engine is falling out of the truck. The driver has to floor the truck in order to get it to move.dealer gave consumer a letter from gm, stating that this was a normal condition for the s10 pickup.
While driving 60 mphvehicle completely shut down without warningcause unknown. The fuel pump inside the gas tank failed due to defective part.
The timing belt broke twice.the last time it broke was on 2/27/2003.while driving on the highway at 55 mph the vehicle loss power and immediately decelerated.the vehicle was taken to pep boys, they stated the timing belt broke and the vehicle did have any air compression.ph
The vehicle was letting off exhaust fumes into the vehicle, which put the driver and the passenger to sleep. Thedriver was awakened by a police siren.the consumer suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. The brakes failed to perform as designed when they were applied.the consumer stated she suffered muscle and nerve damage due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Exhaust system hanger and clamp replaced, causing vibration.
Fual tank pump gauge/exhaust line separated from manifold.
Leaking of the intake manifold
A crack has developed in the exhaust manifold.i have been told that this is a common problem on checrolet s-10 pickups.at times exhaust fumes will build up and enter the vehicle.this could be a hazard in stop and go traffic.
Fuel tank senor malfunctioned. Vehicle ran out of fuel while needle registered a half tank full.also, a problem with a exhaust leaks at manifold. Dealer notified.
1. Door speakers stopped working. Still do not work.2. Brake lights stopped working (fuse keeps blowing). Unknown cause, possibly living on a rough dirt road. Still do not work.
I have not brought the vehicle in for brake problems.i do believe they are not working properly
Compressor worn causing the a/c not to cool the vehicle.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
O ring leaking causing a/c not to work.
The cable that holds the tire up has snapped twice now. The first time no damage occured however the second time my truck has sufferd damage due to the potential problem of the inadequate spare tire hoist.
While pulling into a parking lot cable that holds spare tire under vehicle broke.consumer stated that if this would have happened onhighway someonecould have been seriously injured.please provide any further information.
Pe99004,spare tire that isheld by wire cable assembly broke while driving, causing the spare tire to fall off, almost caused an accident.cause unknown.also happened to consumer's chevrolet truck, s10, 1993 vehicle. *ml
Sometime since 10/98 the last oil change the spare tire fell out completely taking the cable that holds it up with it.
There are 8 safety recalls on the chevy s10.1997.the companys state my vehicle is not on the list of these recalls.but my vehicles has all of these defects.and ive been very lucky i have not been in an accident yet due to these issues.ive been very lucky.but peoples luck always runs out.i cant afford another vehicle and its breaking me financially by fixing this one.
On the 1997 chevy s-10 the headlight wiring is not heavy enough to carry enough current to the headlights making them dim and very poor visibility. Please recall and fix to make better visibility.
While driving at night with highbeams turn on, lights started flashing from highbeam to daytime running lights.to temporarily stop theproblem was to switch from highbeam to lowbeam.this is a very serious problem that can lead to fatal accidents!!!
Transmission failedapprox. $1000.00 to repair . Alternator went out approx. $175.00 to replace.windshield wipers only work 25% of the time.. Many times when it is raining. Not repaired.cruise control does not work at all. Not repaired. Backup lights(bulbs and fuses good) not working. Not repaired.we can only afford to repair the items that have to be repaired.
1. Door speakers stopped working. Still do not work.2. Brake lights stopped working (fuse keeps blowing). Unknown cause, possibly living on a rough dirt road. Still do not work.
Emergency flashers will not work if the brake pedal is depressed due to wiring design.
Contacted john thornton chevrolet service department and received no satisfactory response. No safety defect listed in summary.
While driving about 30 mphengine started jerking, andengine light came on the dashboard. Then, engine stalled. When consumer got out of vehicle smoke was coming out of the bottom of vehicle. A few feet away could see fire wich was extinguishedon its own ,then fuel was dripping under.
The fuel gauge continually reads past full no matter the amount of fuel in the tank.this began at approximately 50,000 mi. When i ran out of fuel thinking the gauge to be correct.
While driving, vehicle exhibited sudden acceleration as if the throttle was stuck, consumer could also smell a burning smell coming from clutch, mechanic found weld broke in carburetor, dealer notified.
Intake gasket burned out and allowed anti-freeze inengine oil.engine had to be replaced due to this defect. Mechanic put insame type of intake gasket back intovehicle in order forengine to be covered under a warranty.
While driving vehicle stalled,and sometimes would restart on its own.also,sending unit malfunctioned, causing the fuel gauge not to register the correct amount of gasoline in the tank.
Fual tank pump gauge/exhaust line separated from manifold.
Vehicle experiencing problem with intermittent stalling while driving. Vehicle taken to an independen tdealer for repairs.problem was due to burning wiring noticed onfuel pump.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10 pickup truck. The windshield wipers failed to operate normally. The mechanic stated that recall nhtsa campaign id number: 03v159000, windshield wiper motor is related to the failure. The manufacturer stated the vin was not a part of the existing recall and that they would be liablefor the repairs. The contact was concerned that if this were to occur when it was raining the driver's visibility would be reduced. The contact is also concerned of the safety risk which could result in a crash. The fuel pump also failed at 27,000 miles. The current and failure mileages were approximately 70,400.
Faulty fuel gauge/sensor: the '97 chevy s10 i own recently experienced very erratic behavior with indicating the level of fuel currently in the vehicle. While depending upon the gauge i ran out of fuel when the gauge showed just under 1/2 tank. This vehicle has just over 40,000 miles on it so i thought it would be a good thing to check with the local chevy dealer. After paying an insane amount of money ($100) just to run dianostics on it the end result was exactly what i had expected and seen by others on the internet with the same vehicle. The chevy dealer says the minimum that it will cost is $550 to replace the "sending card," if the module is bad then it will cost $1050. Not having that amount of $$ available i decided to not have it repaired at this time (probably never). Since technically this could be a safety issue i would like to report it. Running out of fuel in the winter months is not all that great. Luckily it didn't happen a week earlier when it was well below zero. Gm please fix your so call glitches. This vehicle has not been a fun experience to own and most likely will be the last gm i will ever own....
Consumer is unable to start vehicle due to malfunction of fuel pump.*jg
While driving 60 mphvehicle completely shut down without warningcause unknown. The fuel pump inside the gas tank failed due to defective part.
Vehicle fuel cut off switch cuts off while driving at 90mph. Dealer said nothing they could do. Chevrolet says tires are made for that speed.
While driving oil line came apart and dumped oil all over the engine. The oil line was replaced. Then,transmission line came apart and dumped transmission fluid all over the engine. Transmission line was replaced, butproblem recurred. The cause of the both lines coming apart was undetermined.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Rivets holding two piece throttle body butterfly together failied causing the throttle to jam open.
Fuel tank cap separated three times, fumes leaked and engine lost power. Dealer replaced first two, warranty is up, now what?
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The fuel gauge inaccurately reads the amount of fuel in the vehicle . Dealer has been notified.
Approx 5min of driving at residential speeds engine would cut in and out as if running out of gas. The fuel gauge registered obout 1/3rd full. First trip to the dealer found two trouble codes: sp0440 & p0171.was told to tighten gas cap and return if proble persists.with full tank of gas and at highway speeds engine cut out and back in causing quite a jolt.problem continued especially when accelerating. Back to dealer (one week after 1st visit) to find out fuel pump needs replacing.four months out of warranty, but low mileage, so i complained to dealer."goodwill" replacement by mfg although out $220 for 2 trips into dealer for problem solving.
Speedometer sticks coming down from highway speed to local roadway speed, and gas gauge reads incorrectly.
Upon impact fuel tank ruptured, causing an explosion which destroyed the vehicle.
Fuel guage doesn't read accurately, when below 'e' there is still appx 4 gallons of gas in the tank.the sending unit has been replaced twice, but the problem keeps coming back.
Fuel tank senor malfunctioned. Vehicle ran out of fuel while needle registered a half tank full.also, a problem with a exhaust leaks at manifold. Dealer notified.
Fuel is leaking about 15 gallons of fuel from the seal of fuel tank, causing a serious fire hazard.
When driving at any speedvehicle stalls, andgas gauge isn't working.vehicle has beenat repairshop three times, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
The gas gauge failed at 40000, it reads 1/4 tank when there is much less and it will not go below 1/4 tank.nlm
Gas indicator improperly reads the amount of gas in the vehicle.
Ongoing problem with vehicle fuel gaugeregistering incorrectley. Dealer notified and informed consumer that the repairs would be done at consumer's cost.
In order to make windshield wipers work consumer must lift hood and tap onmotor.consumer experiencing problems with gas gauge.
Vehicle makes a growling noise upon acceleration. Also clatters and clinks. Dealer claims can't hear a noise. Also gas gauge malfunctions, shows a full tank, even though truck has only 1/4 of a tank.
There are 8 safety recalls on the chevy s10.1997.the companys state my vehicle is not on the list of these recalls.but my vehicles has all of these defects.and ive been very lucky i have not been in an accident yet due to these issues.ive been very lucky.but peoples luck always runs out.i cant afford another vehicle and its breaking me financially by fixing this one.
Speedometer sticks coming down from highway speed to local roadway speed, and gas gauge reads incorrectly.
One of the fuel lines under the cab rusted through and is allowing fuel to leak above electridal contacts to air bag sensor. Seems like this is a safety hazard. The sensor is also corroded. The fuel lines are not protected from road salt and debris.
Gas gauge reads full with less than 1/2 tank. I also own 2000 blazer with the same problem. Reset the trip odometer after fill-up with both of them. *la
Since i have purchased this vehicle, i cannot get the correct fuel amount to show on the gauge.i have been to the dealer several times waiting for a recall with no luck.i have ran out of gas several times when the gauge says i have fuel. Once on the highway i was forced off the road and into a ditch causing damage. I was placed in a life threatening situation more than once because of this problem.chevrolet wants me to pay $220.00 for parts and another $175.00 labor and i cannot afford that amount.
Gas gauge began reading "full" when only 1/4 tank or less.now gauge is "all over the place" regardless of how much fuel is in tank.i reset the trip odometer each time i fill up so i know approximately how much fuel i have.
Fuel gauge goes to full when driving regardless of fuel level. Original owner ran out of fuel once before they knew the gauge wasn't correct. This could have caused an accident and/or fatality. It also may have shortened the life of the electric fuel pump.
Fuel level sensor/sender unit failed. Mjs
At 45,000 miles the fuel gauge became unstable on my 1997 s-10 pickup.the gauge indicates more fuel in the vehicle than is in the tank.the vehicle ran out of fuel during a rainstorm and once again while in interstate traffic.inquiries indicate that this is a long-standing problem for many gm vehicles. Repair estimate to fix the gauge is $500.00.this is certainly a safety-related issue when the vehicle stalled on the interstate.
The fuel gauge on my 1997 s-10 extended cab truck does not work.the needle remains on the full position.i noticed the gauge was erratic prior to the warranty expiring, but i forgot it, so unfortunately no recorded complaint was availale when it ceased to operate.i am aware that this is a problem on other s-10 vehicles.in fact i owned a 1983 silverado and the fuel gauge on it did not work.i determine when to refuel by use of the odometer.
Fuel gaugedid not work. Consumer experienced this problem with other gm vehicles he owned. The cause of theproblem had not yet been determined.
Fuel gauge reads full when tank is only 1/4 full or less.
Fuel gauge in instrument cluster not reading correctly.
Faulty fuel gauge/sensor: the '97 chevy s10 i own recently experienced very erratic behavior with indicating the level of fuel currently in the vehicle. While depending upon the gauge i ran out of fuel when the gauge showed just under 1/2 tank. This vehicle has just over 40,000 miles on it so i thought it would be a good thing to check with the local chevy dealer. After paying an insane amount of money ($100) just to run dianostics on it the end result was exactly what i had expected and seen by others on the internet with the same vehicle. The chevy dealer says the minimum that it will cost is $550 to replace the "sending card," if the module is bad then it will cost $1050. Not having that amount of $$ available i decided to not have it repaired at this time (probably never). Since technically this could be a safety issue i would like to report it. Running out of fuel in the winter months is not all that great. Luckily it didn't happen a week earlier when it was well below zero. Gm please fix your so call glitches. This vehicle has not been a fun experience to own and most likely will be the last gm i will ever own....
Severely corroded brake lines, lines blew. Near miss accident. This is a common complaint across mfrs. . well maintained cars with severely corroded fuel and brake lines. I bet it can be traced to a cheap supplier that supplied the big 3 for a period of years. No corrosion resistance on the steel. Can't blame this on ne winter salt. My oem 1964 looks better than my late model vehicles.
Occasionally about 5 or 6 times and counting when initially applying the brake at either 45mph or 10 mph my 1997 chevy s10 vehicle starts to accelerate with my foot off the gas and cruise control off at what appeared to be full speed/throttle. My first reaction was to brake even harder, but then the antilock brakes kicked in and seemed to reduce the stopping force by not letting the wheels lock. The vehicle continued to accelerate until i placed the car in neutral and then the vehicle stopped and also stopped accelerating.
I have a 1997 s-10 chev. Truck. At a party a friend and i were sitting on the tail-gate of the truck. Surprisingly the cables supporting the gate had broken. I called on local chev. Dealer and ask if they felt any responsibility.they ask me if i had received a letter regarding tailgate problems.i reported that i had not. They said then they had no responsility for this incident which damaged the tailgate to tune of over $500.the fact that they ask if i received a letter from chev. That there have been some problems with the gate supports.it is my contention that the failure of the gate supports caused damage to my vehicle that i could not have prevented. I feel chev. Has responsibility for a failure of their parts causing damage to my vehicle.
Hood latch failed to retain hood causing it to bend back, crack the windshield, break plastic cowling and damage hood.nlm
Hood latch and safety catch failed allowing hood to blow back against the windshield while driving.
Transmission failed after several repair attempts.
Consumer states the non-digital speedometer sticks intermittently, dealer has repaired speedometer 3 times, but it did not remedy the problem.. Consumer states the speedometer fails by sticking at one speed, when this happens the correct speed is not known, consumer states this is now the 4th time and the problem still exists.
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Transmission slippage from first to second gear with a hard jolt.4-wd drive would not engage/disengage but a whirring sound present from location 20-40mph.
At 40824amiles the car could not shift out of first geer and the service engine soon came on. I called the auto shop and they said to bring it in and that i could drive it until the light flashed. I took it in and had it repaired (which i have fought for the 200.00 deductable) at the time i questioned the fact that a transmission could go out so fast. ( i do not tow anything-it is a work car and take the kids to sports) two months to the day, i am having the exact problem with the car. Everyone i talk with that has a 97 chevy blazer has a transmission problem.
Bought truck in october and have recentlybeen experiencing extremely hard shifting fromfirst into second gear. This is also accompanied by the service engine soon light. I spoke with a transmission specialist about this and he said it is a very common problem with these gm transmissions, he suggested replacing the valve body which he said is clearly defective from the factory in my opinion gm should issue a recall on these transmissions.****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****760962
Started truck, put it in gear. No reverse,late shift into 2nd, no overdrive. Dealer and 2 trans. Shops say it's probablya broken reverse band or something similar. Will find out when repairs are made. This should not happen at 48,000 miles. Gm customer assistance says there's nothing they can do, me being 2nd owner and mileage being past the 3yr.36,000 mi. Warranty.i believe gm should help me defray at least part of the cost. This is going to be expensive. A trans. Failure shouldn't happen this soon under normal driving conditions. Owners manual says fluid and filter don't even need changing at 50,000 mi. Unless under severe conditions. I am thoroughly disgusted with this and with gm. Thanks for your time.
Continuous high engine idle. Also, when shiftingtransmission the shifter is very notchy and tends to grind when shifting from 2nd into 3rd gear.
When driving vehicle tilts to left side. Has to hold tightly to steering wheel to keep vehicle on road. Taken it to dealer who noticed frame was bent & out of alignment. Also transmission has slippage.
Sunshell in transmission broken twice within 2 years, repair shop states heavy duty sunshell has been released to replace the inferior sunshell that was designed for the 1997 chevrolet s-10 pickup. Repair shop states this is a common problem. Repairs each time totalling in excess of $2,000.00. Purchused vehicle from father at 13,000 miles. He had problems with transmission at 10,000 miles. Serviced by love chevolet on dec. 1, 1998.
Transmission went at 72000 miles .i know that warranty expired,but it seems a new transmission should have lasted longer than that. I had two rebuilt transmissions put in in 60 days, and the engine check light still comes on, and the transmission needs to beworked on again.i have heard this was an ongoing problem with 1997 chevy trucks.
Started truck, put it in gear. No reverse,late shift into 2nd, no overdrive. Dealer and 2 trans. Shops say it's probablya broken reverse band or something similar. Will find out when repairs are made. This should not happen at 48,000 miles. Gm customer assistance says there's nothing they can do, me being 2nd owner and mileage being past the 3yr.36,000 mi. Warranty.i believe gm should help me defray at least part of the cost. This is going to be expensive. A trans. Failure shouldn't happen this soon under normal driving conditions. Owners manual says fluid and filter don't even need changing at 50,000 mi. Unless under severe conditions. I am thoroughly disgusted with this and with gm. Thanks for your time.
Around the end of the warranty period, my truck started shifting into "second" gear hard after driving at highway speeds.toward the end of a 200 mile trip, the transmission failed and no longer has a "second" gear.the truck had 48,023 miles on it.i cannot determine for sure if the overdrive function is working, either.while failure did not cause an accident or personal injury, the potential was significant.this vehicle has only been used for personal transportation, not commercial purposes or hauling heavy loads.repairs will be costly.my research indicates repeat failures for this transmission.i am the second owner.i bought the truck from my mother after my father passed away.
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Got the truck at 48,400 miles.at 48,800 after driving at highway speed continuouly for about 25 minutes, my truck shifted very hard between first and second gear.the problem could be duplicated like clockwork.talked to both the local chevrolet dealer and chevrolet and neither would budge on assisting on the repair bill which came out to be $710.after reading about more complaint of the same nature on this and many more sites, i can't understand how chevrolet can get away with passing this cost on to the consumer.it's obvious there is a design flaw.
Transmission failedapprox. $1000.00 to repair . Alternator went out approx. $175.00 to replace.windshield wipers only work 25% of the time.. Many times when it is raining. Not repaired.cruise control does not work at all. Not repaired. Backup lights(bulbs and fuses good) not working. Not repaired.we can only afford to repair the items that have to be repaired.
Transmission does not properly shift into gear , it grabs or slipswhich causes the rear tires to spin.cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem.please give any further details.
Due to the huge number of similar problems and complaints,clearly a problem exists,that the manufacturer refuses to acknowledge. No safety defect listed.
Engine checklight comes on & off. Code reads: p1870-means transmission is slipping at different speeds. Got vehicle at 36000 miles--dealer may have known of problem-may need replacement. Should be a recall for all the complaints i've seen so far.
This is the second transmission to fail in this truck(fact rebuilt to replace original that failed at 70,000 miles.at this time dealer does not know why, nor can they repair because trucks computer center was cleared on test to find defect, and computer has not relogged problem.the first transmission should have lasted longer than 70,000 miles and the second should definately lasted longer than 10,000.
Each failure required valve body replacement.hard shift between 1st and 2nd gear & falls out of overdrive.dealer claims they know about problems, but refuses to help pay for repair.many other reports of identical problem have been reported, no action to date by gmc.
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Transmission has hard shift between 1st and second gear, dealer says it needsa new valve body and new torque converter.
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Transmission failure.
This vehicle has had both drive lines replaced, the four wheel drive, the torque converter, three different idler arms, three sets of tires and two alignments, the rear end has been rebuilt due to worn out pinion bearing, two pulleys are squeeling, the brakes have to be pressed extremely hard and abs kicks in all the time, tires rubbed the fender, altenator squeeling.i feel that this vehicle is substandard and that most of the repairs have been made out of pocket due to vehicle not being under warranty when they occurred.i have written an e mail to chevrolet service to find out what i can do with this truck.
Our transmission repair man said that '97, '98, '99 chevy s10 have a common problem of the transmission tearing up at 60k miles.we would like a recall on this.we did not have an accident, although this could cause an accident.
Noise in transmission bearings due to design.
After a long continuous drive on the interstate and entering local traffic after stopping at a light and then going from first to second, the transmission slammed into gear from first to second, it will stop after turning the ignition off and restarting the vehicle.*mjs
Transmission experienced hard shifts between 1st and 2nd gears.also, engine service and check lights would come on intermittently. Dealer informed consumer that transmission body needed to be replaced forsecond time.please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Transmission failed prematurely at 60,0000 and then replaced again 240miles later.
Vehiclewas in driveway/in gate, vehicle was in park and running. Itjumped into gear by itself and ran away and ended up in a creek, gm contacted and helped pull the car out. Dealer will be contacted and informed of the problem.
P1870 code. Transmission needs repair before it needs it. Found other people have had the same problem, i just wanted to go on record.
While driving transmissionleaked fluid, andvehicle lost power. Consumer managed to pull over to gain control of the vehicle. Dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
I am unsure of the engine question. The information that i have is that it is a 4.3 liter v6. This problem has occured 3 times . It has occurred approximatly every 15000 miles.the first 2 times the transmissionlines have been replaced under warranty. I have yet to get it replaced this time for i am still investigating my warranty coverage and this recent occurence. Obviously, something in the structure of the vehicle or the line is defective. I have spoken to several mechanics ( dealer & private businesses), all say that this is a part that should never break, and are surprised that it has. Any information you can provide would be extremely helpful and appreciated. Thank you, t. Muir.
While driving oil line came apart and dumped oil all over the engine. The oil line was replaced. Then,transmission line came apart and dumped transmission fluid all over the engine. Transmission line was replaced, butproblem recurred. The cause of the both lines coming apart was undetermined.
Transmission oil cooler line failure on two occasions due to vibration wear at a quick disconnect fitting in transmission, failures caused oil leakage on hot components causing smoke and possible fire hazard.- mjs
When puttingvehicle into four wheel drive it will takevehicle a few mintues before it will put itself into four wheel drive. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
This vehicle has had both drive lines replaced, the four wheel drive, the torque converter, three different idler arms, three sets of tires and two alignments, the rear end has been rebuilt due to worn out pinion bearing, two pulleys are squeeling, the brakes have to be pressed extremely hard and abs kicks in all the time, tires rubbed the fender, altenator squeeling.i feel that this vehicle is substandard and that most of the repairs have been made out of pocket due to vehicle not being under warranty when they occurred.i have written an e mail to chevrolet service to find out what i can do with this truck.
Transmission slippage from first to second gear with a hard jolt.4-wd drive would not engage/disengage but a whirring sound present from location 20-40mph.
When4- wheel drive is neededtransfer case does not kickfront end into gear due toactuator vacuumfailing. Consumer noted that actuator has been replaced before, and currently needed to be replaced. Please provide any further details.
Transmission has hard shift between 1st and second gear, dealer says it needsa new valve body and new torque converter.
While driving 10-15 mph and turning a corner rear wheels slid and vehicle hit curb due to a rear axle breaking.
Consumer stated that about 4 years ago, she had athrow bearing problem.currently, was having that same problem. Whenpushing the clutch in vehicle made a loud grinding noise, as if there was metal to metal grinding.
Weak springs used in the clutch assembly causing noise and eventual failure.transmission also jumps out of 3rd gear when vehicle hits a bump or crosses a railroad track.
Whilemotor is on and vehicle is park, not able to shift into gear. To engage the clutch would need to turn engine off and shift gears, and then restart vehicle. Please provide further information.
Fluid leaks from clutch slave cylinder, causing loss of vehicle control.
Driver gets a sound as if the throw out bearing on the clutch is going out, but the manufactorer of the vehicle say it is normal.yh
This vehicle has had both drive lines replaced, the four wheel drive, the torque converter, three different idler arms, three sets of tires and two alignments, the rear end has been rebuilt due to worn out pinion bearing, two pulleys are squeeling, the brakes have to be pressed extremely hard and abs kicks in all the time, tires rubbed the fender, altenator squeeling.i feel that this vehicle is substandard and that most of the repairs have been made out of pocket due to vehicle not being under warranty when they occurred.i have written an e mail to chevrolet service to find out what i can do with this truck.
Due to yoke that was improperly casted and too narrow, which caused the unversal joints to shear off 4times, almost resulted in the driveshaft falling out.may caused an accident.
The carrier and pinion bearings in the differential unit was replaced.
At 54,190 miles a rear differential leak caused a problem with the rear of the vehicle and rogers replaced it. At 105,000 the rear end was replaced again! the dealership was not helpful and would not help me with the wiper motor problem.
The oil in the differential became too old which caused the bearings and bearing ring to chipnote:this letter is being answered by anamari alonso under #10006063 follow-up letter by same consumer,aaj.gm informed the consumer the problem happened because he did not put enough miles on the vehicle.
First service engine light come on and burning odor, due to transmission failure. *et
Driver's side seatbeltgave way, allowing the buckle end of the seatbelt to come out about another foot, which threw the driver from the vehicle. Vehicle was totaled in a crash.
Seat belt protector failed.
Driver was driven off the road while traveling 60 mph and into a ditch, air bag light came on no deployment of air bag, consumer took vehicle to dealer and was told he didn't hit hard enough or at the right angle, during front end collision the drivers side air bag did not deploy, the passenger shoulder harness failed and caused the passenger to be thrown thourghout the vehicle causing 3 herniated disc.nlm
Original and 3 additional ignition coils, caps, and harnesses corroded in a 4 yr time span.original and two replacement catalytic converters also needed to be replaced.most recent catalytic converter was so badly melted, twisted & damaged the mechanic stated that i was "lucky" not to have the entire engine blown.also, he never saw anything this badly damaged in his 25 yrs of servicing many makes of vehicles. This is a 4 yr old vehicle and it seems like a trend is established for replacing these same parts appx. Every 17-20,000 miles and 10 months apart - just long enough that gm will not honor the parts warranties.i do drive this vehicle long distances (300 miles one way each week to a worksite) but also maintain it to the manufacturers specs.i thought i bought a reliable vehicle, but the dependability is questioned when the vehicle loses momentum and stalls on highway driving, the service engine light continually pops on, & i'm paying large sums of money for towing & replacement parts to resolve a problem gm will not admit to having with this vehicle. Gm has not acknowleged this problem or resolved it in any way.a customer service rep stated that this is "normal" maintenance to replace these parts, as well as the 100,000 mile warranty spark plugs (at 73,000) which were corroded due to the corroded ignition coils.additional info available, as well as all invoices if necessary.
Seat belt design flaw, too short and difficult to fasten.
Horn contact and/ or cancelling cam was replaced twice.whenturning the wheel certain places have a deadspot. Also, the passenger's seatdoes not lock in place, it rocks. When pulling seat belt acrossconsumer, andleaning forward to adjust the radio,seat belt locks up. While driving downthe road at approximately20mph in the neighborhood vehicle just dies.took it to the dealer and was told it was just the battery.had the battery replaced, and still the same problem. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Driver-side seatbelt becomes unlatched from the receiver at random times during driving.this has happened a few dozen times.
I am an automotive forensic investigator. I have inspected thisvehicle, which was involved in a rollover incident, and found the same "energy management loop" as was recalled in nhtsa recall #03v117000. The driver of this vehicle was a 29 year old gentleman, 6 foot tall and 200 pounds. He was fully ejected and fatally injured. The survival space surrounding the driver's seat had remained intact, and likely the driver would have not sustained a catastrophic injury but for the 10" of extra slack added to the safety belt system during the rollover.
While driving 35 mph the consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision.the driver side seat belt failed to retract and the airbags failed to deploy.the consumer was knocked unconscious whenhis head hit the steering wheel.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision\.upon impact,airbags did not deploy, andrestraints did not retract, resulting in major injuries.right airbag sensor was shattered.vehicle was totalled.the driver's nose hit the steering wheel and the passenger was thrown out of the seat during the accident.
The pretensioner on the front passenger seat belt tightens up and does not release when it is supposed to.i gave up with the dealership.
Seat brace on the rear of driver's and passenger's seats went through the floorboard of vehicle due to a weak spot weld.
Rearended and the driver's seat reclined backwards, and caused the consumer to hit his head.
The two front seat bolts to the floor rusted, could break and cause an unexpected seat movement, which may cause a loss of vehicle control.please provide further information.
Horn contact and/ or cancelling cam was replaced twice.whenturning the wheel certain places have a deadspot. Also, the passenger's seatdoes not lock in place, it rocks. When pulling seat belt acrossconsumer, andleaning forward to adjust the radio,seat belt locks up. While driving downthe road at approximately20mph in the neighborhood vehicle just dies.took it to the dealer and was told it was just the battery.had the battery replaced, and still the same problem. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.
Passenger seat loose.
Passenger seat recline handle broke off with the seat in the reclined position.
Vehicle has no adjustable head restraints.driver was involved in a rearend accident. Driver's headhit back glass window,resulting in head and neck injuries.
The head restraint design caused extensive injury to consumer while in anaccident. The design is curved inward at a very awkward angle.
During collision seat back collapsed, causing injury.
Rear bracket of bench seat has fallen off,anchor has pushed through the floorboard.
When slowing down to enter the garage, the engine accelerates when applying the brakes.letting off of the brakes and reapplying them and pushing harder has eased the issue somewhat.it does this very frequently.
Severely corroded brake lines, lines blew. Near miss accident. This is a common complaint across mfrs. . well maintained cars with severely corroded fuel and brake lines. I bet it can be traced to a cheap supplier that supplied the big 3 for a period of years. No corrosion resistance on the steel. Can't blame this on ne winter salt. My oem 1964 looks better than my late model vehicles.
Occasionally about 5 or 6 times and counting when initially applying the brake at either 45mph or 10 mph my 1997 chevy s10 vehicle starts to accelerate with my foot off the gas and cruise control off at what appeared to be full speed/throttle. My first reaction was to brake even harder, but then the antilock brakes kicked in and seemed to reduce the stopping force by not letting the wheels lock. The vehicle continued to accelerate until i placed the car in neutral and then the vehicle stopped and also stopped accelerating.
1st instance brakes did not stop vehicle on icy pavement.2nd instance, in panic situation, pedal went nearly to the floor and vehicle continued to move approx. 200 feet before crashing.
When i really need my brakes as in a panic stop situation they are not there. The other day a deer ran in front of me and i hit the brakes hard and the abs like shut my brakes off. Luckily i was able to swerve off the road and no damage was done. Also on snow or ice i hate driving this truck because the slightest pressure on the brake pedal will render the brakes useless. I don't drive fast and am aware of stop signs on the way home. I slow down way before the sign and still go right through it as if i have no brakes. This is a great truck except for the fear i have of not having any brakes when i need them. I just know that sooner or later an accident will happen.
Abs locked up causing an accident and neitherair bags deployed. Dealer was notified.ph
Wheel speed sensor failed,brakes failed. Mjs
Front drivers side brake pad worn prematurely damaged rotor and was unsafe to drive.delear repaired at owner cost.brakes still feel "soft"brake pedal extends to floor.
Front drivers side brake pad worn prematurely damaged rotor and was unsafe to drive.delear repaired at owner cost.brakes still feel "soft"brake pedal extends to floor.
Front drivers side brake pad worn prematurely damaged rotor and was unsafe to drive.delear repaired at owner cost.brakes still feel "soft"brake pedal extends to floor.
There are 8 safety recalls on the chevy s10.1997.the companys state my vehicle is not on the list of these recalls.but my vehicles has all of these defects.and ive been very lucky i have not been in an accident yet due to these issues.ive been very lucky.but peoples luck always runs out.i cant afford another vehicle and its breaking me financially by fixing this one.
The brake line on my 1997 chevy s-10 burst leading to total loss of braking capability ...luckily there was no accident ... An emergency repair at a nearby station cost me $800 ... They replaced only one side of braking system (the side that burst) ... I tried to contact chevy to get them to repair the other side (that will likely burst) and they said "no" - not covered.
I have read of a saftey recall on this vehical with the exact description of what happened to me, i should have had plenty of distance to stop, it's only a small pick up, i know for certian i have a fully loaded work truck a ford 3/4 ton econoline van and i know i could have stopped that vehicle in time. I was standing on the brakes, they just wouldnt do anything , in an emergency they just don't cut the mustard. I had extensive front end damage, and my neek has been not feeling good ever since. My father in law gave this truck to my wife hen he was no longer able to drive, and it was told to me he had the truck into the shop repeatedly for the same thing since it was new. Seems to me gm should make it right and the body collision, beings they have known about it and havent done squat, and pay for my pain and medical.
Consumer stated the built-in wear indicators never made a high-pitched warning sound to indicate brake failure.however, there was a loud grinding noise coming from the left front tire and was also heard when coming to a stop.rotors, disc, wheel cylinder and brake pads had to be replaced.
The vehicle was letting off exhaust fumes into the vehicle, which put the driver and the passenger to sleep. Thedriver was awakened by a police siren.the consumer suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. The brakes failed to perform as designed when they were applied.the consumer stated she suffered muscle and nerve damage due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
There are 8 safety recalls on the chevy s10.1997.the companys state my vehicle is not on the list of these recalls.but my vehicles has all of these defects.and ive been very lucky i have not been in an accident yet due to these issues.ive been very lucky.but peoples luck always runs out.i cant afford another vehicle and its breaking me financially by fixing this one.
Vehicle seemed to speed up while driver applied brakes.
While driving at 35 mph the consumer could heard a squeaking sound coming from the front end.the dealer examined the vehicle and found that the vehicle needed new brake pads, rotors and calipers.
1st instance brakes did not stop vehicle on icy pavement.2nd instance, in panic situation, pedal went nearly to the floor and vehicle continued to move approx. 200 feet before crashing.
While driving, the brakes failed.
While driving at 60 mph the consumer went to apply the brakes to slow down, the vehicle started at the same speed . The consumer contacted the dealer, the vehicle has been in the shop for repairs four times. The dealer can't determine the nature of the problem.
Vehicle will not stop every time if rolling slow.say in traffic.
While stopping quickly, antilock brakes failed causing vehicle collision.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal becomes mushy, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspectedvehicle several times.
Ea94038, abs braking system failure; when applying the brakes during emergency stopping situation, the truck shutters like it's hitting ice then dry pavement. When applying the brakes a second time, the pedal goes completely to the floor and a strange noise comes from the dash. In the last two weeks the brake booster has been replaced twice by the dealership under warranty.
The number of failures is an approximate number because the brakes have given me problems from the day after i brought the truck home until the day my husband wrecked. The approximate dollar amount of damage is yet to be determined, however both vehicles in the accident will probably be totaled. I had the truck in the dealership many times and was always told there was nothing wrong with my brakes. Once they rebuilt my master cylinder just to saisfy me, although it did not fix the problem.
Anti lock brakes failed causing vehicle to slide.
Ongoing erratic operation of brake system; front brake pads havebeen replaced on threedifferent occasions. Also,front left brake rotors were replaced once within 10,000-11,000miles of wear. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
When appyling the abs brakespedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.please give any further details.
Ea94038, abs braking system malfunctioned,brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted ina crash. Also, dealer replaced master cylinder. Please provide further information.
While driving in snow/ice/ in cold weather & had applied (abs) brakes, vehicle failed to stop. Pedal went to floor. Nearly had an accident with fire truck. Vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic informed owner no problem with abs brakes after being told tow truck driver.
The vehicles anti lock brakes seem to (at random) engage far to early under normal braking conditions causing increased stopping distances and near misses. Several times when approaching an intersection at speeds between 35 and 40 mph and the lights change, when applying normal braking pressure to stop the truck the brake pedal will drop to the floor and the abs brakes kick in extending the stopping distance to dangerous distances as a result. If the brakes had remained normal and the abs not engaged the truck would have stopped in the normal amount of distance for that speed. In short i can stop my 69 cadillac faster at times than i can this pickup truck. The truck has been to the dealer a few times now for this problem and they say there is nothing wrong with the brakes. However i did recently notice that up to the 1996 model year for the s-10 the trucks are being recalled for a abs problem.....i think that needs to be extended to the 97 model year as well.
Owner tried to come to a quick stop and the truck has abs, the right rear wheel locked up, and did not stop the vehicle. He went through the stop sign.
Abs brake problems; after dealer replaced the brakes pads because of wear, owner started experiencing brake problems, such as the truck pulling to the right or left side under normal braking conditions. The dealer is not able to correct the problem with the brakes.
When applied brakes stopped intermittently, no warning lights, pedal sometimes goes to floor.dealer has not duplicated problem, cause unknown.
Abs failed to stop vehicle in three instances.once the vehicle was unable to stop on the snow and went through the intersection avoiding collisions.
When applied the brakes on normal conditions. Vehicle will take longer to stop, making unsafe to drive. Please provide further information.
When applying the brakes the pedal go to the floor and the vehicle keeps going and pulls to the right. Dealer has not seen.
Seems as if when i come to a complete stop, the bakes lock up or do not catch.car-x said they couldn't find the problem.the abs light keeps coming on and they don't know where the malfunction is.this problem almost cost me to crash a couple of times when parking in a parking lot and my brakes do work correctly.any help on this matter will be greatly apprectiated.thanks.
The anti-lock brake failure started approx.feb/march in 1999 and was reported to dealership without help of resolution.the brakes have acted up numerous times but i have been able to avoid a collision to date.the are still not fixed because the dealership has told me that it would cost approx. $500-700 depending on the problem.at the time the first news report of a recall on the s-10 vehicles were made, my vehicle was only 2,000 miles out of warranty.now it is 32,000 because i was driving 40,000 miles a year to work and home.also, the news reports did say my model year of 1997 in one of the reports.i need help.this should not be happening.the transmission or clutch failure happened yesterday.it's in the shop for determination and repair.is there a recall on the transmissions also?i care for my vehicles with regular maintenance through dewey's auto center, a goodyeard dealer in fenton, michigan810/629-2278.please advise asap.thank you.
Brakes fail on left turns. Left turns into parking spaces. Left turn while braking. Brakes go to the floor and the stopping distance is extended. This happens more often if the ground is wet or smooth surface. This also happend when trying to avoid head-on tc with person who ran red light. This was also a move to the left. I have taken this vehicle into the service department several times. Dealer cannot re-create the problem. It occurs when you don't expect it. Very dangerous.
Owner claimed that when she applied the brakes they locked up for a minute or two then released.
Intermittently when the brakes are applied they lock up, vehiclempves forward, resulting in extended stopping distance.the dealer has been notified.
When there is a rocky road left wheel locks up and makes a grinding noise,causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash.
Unwilling to accept blame for poor engineering. No safety defect mentioned within summary.
When applying the brakes to stop the van they did not respond.
Consumer was driving vehicle on street at approximately 35 mph, normal road conditions. Consumer was moving into left turning lane, applying brakes to slow down, brake pedal went downfloor , causing vehicle to slow down, but not to stop.dealer notified,and informed consumer that nothing could be found. *ml
Ea 94 038/abs braking system: vehicle experiencing problem with abs system. Whenever brakes are applied on rough surface or bumps wheels lockup. Vehicle had been inspected by dealer on two occasions, and informedconsumerthat nothing could be found. Also, when backing up, makes noise, sprong, sprong, and sprong as plunking on a banjo, like a spring letting go.
Brakes: the front brakes will lock up at slow speeds, particularly if the vehicle has set idle for a few days.this has been a continuous problem for the last 4 years.additionally, the anti-lock brakes will sometimes engage, allowing the vehicle to continue, with no means of stopping.
Brakes failed, causing collision. Driver's air bag failed to deploy. 821881 dup of 533599, posted on 03-nov-98.
While driving on wet pavement and whenever applying brakes, brakes won't stop vehicle. Also, back brakes were skipping, and brakes padsand the fan clutch went out.
Dt: the contact states therenhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 concerning anti lockbrakes.this vehicle is experiencing the same problemsas indicated in the recall, butit is not included in the recall due to vi and the year, and model.the vehicle has not been repaired at this time.
When applying brakes in icy conditions abs kicks in and the vehicle doesn't stop.there is a horrible grinding noise, and the brake pedal pushes up (severly).the same problem occurs in panic stop conditions on wet and dry pavement.
When brakes were applied on wet pavement the pedal went to the floor,resulting in extended stopping distance.the dealerand manufacturer have been notified.
Consumer was traveling outiside ofdriveway,there was snowonground, went to applybrakes, and brakes didn't hold. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
Was driving& had started to apply the brakes.brake pedal would leave the foot after being pressed.abs acts as if its working on the right front side.brakes would go out when the roads are either wet or snowy.currently, doing it on dry pavement. Having problems stopping vehicle due to lack of brakes. Taken to dealer & mechanic indicated brakes were fine.
Applied the brakes to stop from crashing into a curb at 15 mph the brakes did not pick up.the end result was crashing intoa tree.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor intermittently.
Vehicle will not stop in rain or snow or while driving on rough pavement.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.thedealer has replaced the calipers and the pads on the left front brakes. The dealer has been notified.
Abs brake problems; while driving on normal road conditions, during normal braking, driver applied the brakes and the truck would not stop normally, driver had to keep pumping the brake pedal in orderto get truck to stop. Dealer not able to locate problem with truck.
Anti-lock brakes not stopping vehicle while in 2 wheel drive, slids 20 feet through intersection while going 25 mph, no accident, no fatalities, no brakes either.
Anti-lock brakes failed, causing accident.
Took my 1997 s10 pickup to a mechanic and requested he check the brakes.the brake pedal faults when continueing to apply pressure and begins to make a bouncing type of feeling and the distance to stop (especially on wet roads) cannot be determined.this is a dangerous problem.the mechanic stated that the abs were faulty and to contact a dealer and have the vin researched for recalls, etc.also referred me to nhtsa.
While pulling into driveway experienced abs failure,at approx. 10 mph attempted to slow/stop, brake action seemed ineffective, no response, ran into mobile home, dlr couldn't recreate malfunctioned code in computer to determine cause.
When applying the abs brakeson wet or dry pavement the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer replaced the rotors and pads on three occasions which did not remdey the problem.please give any further details.
Vehicle will not stop in rain or snow or while driving on rough pavement.
In panic stops, the braking system will "coast about 20 feet" then the braking system will not function.dealer cannot determine the problem. Faulty braking system caused extended stopping distance which resulted in an accident.
Anti lock brakes failed several times, pedal goes to the floor.
The brakes 'grab' (lock up) on occasion (in damp or wet weather), and one time almost failed completely (i was turning a corner or there would have been an accident).
While driving experienced abs failure; when attempting to slow/stop when coming to stop sign during light snow conditions, vehicle slid through intersection,hit bump while braking.
While driving consumer tried to make a sudden stop by depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to travel, lost control, resulting in a crash.
While driving 15 mphapplied brakes, had to push really hard to get vehicle to stop, there was a squishy noise, and extended braking distance.brake booster causing noise, dealer replaced.
Left front brakes lock up on slick surfaces.if simulated right and left will exhibit same deficiency at 50mph on dry pavement.
When applying the brakes the pedal nearly goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.please give any further details.
The abs failed while driving. Yh
When applying the abs brakes onwet pavement the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in a collision.please give any further details.
Whenbraking quickly or a complete stop ant lock brake system doesn't kick in.pedal goes down to the floor, and there is no braking.brakes grab a little with pulsating. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
Abs failed to stop vehicle in three instances.once the vehicle was unable to stop on the snow and went through the intersection avoiding collisions.
While driving down the highway, it was not raining and coming to a stop light, consumer pressed on brakes, vehicle stopped, and then brake pedal released.consumer went into anintersection.consumer felt this was a safety issue.
During a panic stop at 5-10 mph brakes failed to stop. Twice the pickup was taken to the shop for repair and nothing was found.this only occurs during a panic stop.
When applyingabs brakespedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which nearly resulted in a collision. Vehicle taken to dealer, computer shows no problems. *ml
While driving at 50 mph on wet and icy pavement,vehicle slid across the road, causing the front of the vehicle tohit the guardrail. The other part ofvehicle hit the wall, and driver's side air bag didn't deploy.
While making a stop, the anti-lock brake system would come on, but the vehicle would continue to travel. Please provide further information.
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor intermittently.
When brakes were pressedvehicle automatically turned left.dealer had advisedconsumerthat problem was due to a rust problemwhich were natural causes, and would disappear in a couple of days.defect was still presisted, and consumer was involved inanaccident because he did not have full control of vehicle.
Brakes failed resulting in accident, recall notice on brake system after incident.
I have not brought the vehicle in for brake problems.i do believe they are not working properly
Consumer had to replace brakes at 25,000 miles.
Truck makes a loud clunking noise while applying the brake accompanied by rough braking.
Brakes fail when first applying pedal on second application brakes engage.
Delayed action in breaking, causing vehicle to veer off road
While driving the brakes came off.also,there was an oil leakage coming from under the vehicle.
Consumer was driving onhighway at 40 mph, had to apply brakes in an emergency situation which caused the vehicle to go airborneand landed in a ditch. Air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified.
Entire brake system failed-dealer claims battery acid was the cause. What is avoiding future failures? i would like more infomation so that i might make an informed decision about driving this vehicle in the future.what do car manufacturers do when this type of failure happens, they seemed kind of matter-of-fact about the whole thing.i hope this information is helpful.please call if you have any questions
Design flaw caused front brakes to perform most of the braking resulting in premature wear of of front brakes.
Consumer had to replace brakes at 25,000 miles.
Front brakes failed.
Wheel speed sensor failed,brakes failed. Mjs
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance.thedealer has replaced the calipers and the pads on the left front brakes. The dealer has been notified.
Ongoing erratic operation of brake system; front brake pads havebeen replaced on threedifferent occasions. Also,front left brake rotors were replaced once within 10,000-11,000miles of wear. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
I have taken to chev.2-3 times and told nothing is wrong.a friend took his to a brake place and the mechanic told him what was wrong before he looked at it because he also owned an s10 and described the same problem / what i am wanting to know is are there simular problems been documented because i haven't found any ,if so what is the cure
Brakes have inconsistently pulled vehicle to the left during abrupt stopping--brake linings subsequently prmaturely failed on left front of vehicle, without warning, causing metal to metal contact and the destruction of the rotor.very poor engineering on the part of chevrolet is producing inferior quality brakes.
Abs brake problems; after dealer replaced the brakes pads because of wear, owner started experiencing brake problems, such as the truck pulling to the right or left side under normal braking conditions. The dealer is not able to correct the problem with the brakes.
While driving on wet pavement and whenever applying brakes, brakes won't stop vehicle. Also, back brakes were skipping, and brakes padsand the fan clutch went out.
Right front brake pad wore permaturely.
Right front brake rotor failed causing noise. Mjs
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10 pickup. While driving at speeds of 10 mph and approaching a stop sign applying the brakes, the brake fluid abnormally leaked from the vehicle. He was able to slowly drive the vehicle to his residence and then to a local independent mechanic. The mechanic found the brakes lines were corroded. The brake lines were replaced and the brakes were bled. The contact believed nhtsa campaign id number: 97v146001 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) to be directly related to the failure but was unable to confirm if his vin was included with the recall. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.updated 06/21/10 updated 06/24/10.
Brakes totally failed,car started to roll down hill, only way to stop was to engage the parkig brake.cause was brake lines rusted out.
While lubricating the front steering mechanism, i noticed that the passenger side, front hydraulic line has been damaged (i.e., pinched) by the steering and/or suspension system.although the line has not failed at this point, i believe other owners should be aware of possible damage to hydraulic lines caused by steering/suspension components on the 1997 2.2l chevrolet s10.
Braking for deer at night experiencing total master cylinder failure, ie, brake petal going down to floor board after initial small resistance. After avoiding deer the brake petal would go to floor with no resistance. No brake fluid loss. Reservoir full
Ea94038, abs braking system malfunctioned,brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted ina crash. Also, dealer replaced master cylinder. Please provide further information.
Air bag light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. Also,engine stalled,and there were no power brakes or powersteering.it was ana electrical problem.
Abs booster pump failed while driving approx 70mph on freewayin heavy traffic causing loss of approx 99% of braking effeciency.am original owner of vehicle and is not used by any other individual. Braking system has not been abused.i feel this is a defective part and is extremely critical to safe operation of the vehicle.gm should be required to provide nhtsawith info regarding number of failures of this part.
While driving 15 mphapplied brakes, had to push really hard to get vehicle to stop, there was a squishy noise, and extended braking distance.brake booster causing noise, dealer replaced.
Ea94038, abs braking system failure; when applying the brakes during emergency stopping situation, the truck shutters like it's hitting ice then dry pavement. When applying the brakes a second time, the pedal goes completely to the floor and a strange noise comes from the dash. In the last two weeks the brake booster has been replaced twice by the dealership under warranty.
After only 4 years and less than 77,000 miles, this p/u experienced a failure in the diaphragm inside the brake booster unit.i have owned numerous vehicles for 10 or more years, both domestic and foreign, however, this is the first chevy.it is also the first, out of seven(7) to have this type of failure, period, much less this early.have there been other reports of similar failures in the 1997 s-10 series?if not, can a survey be run to check?
The steering is binding.when making turns there is no free play in the steering wheel,and the wheel does not straighten out when letting go of the steering wheel, this causes over steering to straighten up the wheels.
Vehicle steering design results in over steering due to over sensitivity.
Steering column failed, key will not turn in switch.
Air bag light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. Also,engine stalled,and there were no power brakes or powersteering.it was ana electrical problem.
Bolt on the pitman arm came off, separating it from steering shaft, causing vehicle to lose control.
This vehicle has had both drive lines replaced, the four wheel drive, the torque converter, three different idler arms, three sets of tires and two alignments, the rear end has been rebuilt due to worn out pinion bearing, two pulleys are squeeling, the brakes have to be pressed extremely hard and abs kicks in all the time, tires rubbed the fender, altenator squeeling.i feel that this vehicle is substandard and that most of the repairs have been made out of pocket due to vehicle not being under warranty when they occurred.i have written an e mail to chevrolet service to find out what i can do with this truck.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
This is in regards to a 1997 chevrolet s-10 pickup.it's a 4 cylinder, 2 wheel drive.the left tailgate strap broke.the strap is clearly rusted throughout which caused it to snap.i noticed that there is a recall on this type of strap on a gmc truck.this is not a part for the average person to replace since it requires some dismantling of the tailgate.my chevrolet dealer gave me an estimate of $90 to replace the left side.it would probably be wise to replace both of them.is chevrolet aware of this in their trucks and if so are they currently looking at a recall for this defective part?i would appreciate any information that you can provide.
Floor behind bench seat is splitting.if the floor splits all the way , seat will come down on the break line.dealer is trying to look into the problem.consumer is in the process of contacting the manufacturer.
Clear coat finish does not protect paint.
I have read of a saftey recall on this vehical with the exact description of what happened to me, i should have had plenty of distance to stop, it's only a small pick up, i know for certian i have a fully loaded work truck a ford 3/4 ton econoline van and i know i could have stopped that vehicle in time. I was standing on the brakes, they just wouldnt do anything , in an emergency they just don't cut the mustard. I had extensive front end damage, and my neek has been not feeling good ever since. My father in law gave this truck to my wife hen he was no longer able to drive, and it was told to me he had the truck into the shop repeatedly for the same thing since it was new. Seems to me gm should make it right and the body collision, beings they have known about it and havent done squat, and pay for my pain and medical.
Passenger side visor light wont stay on.
Passenger inner handle loose causing it to fall off.
Left door hinge repaired on two occasions.yh
Dt*:the contact stated while lowering the tailgate, it was noticed the passenger side cable fractured.the vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic.
When kneeling on the tailgate both tailgate support straps broke. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer opened the tailgate andwent to applyhis knee and just before his foot touched tailgate rail. Tailgate collapsed in front of him onto the ground.consumer notified the dealership, and he told him that he was out of warranty.
While opening the tailgate the straps broke and caused the tailgate to collapse completely to the ground. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was not covered under a recall.
Dt*:the contact stated the left tailgate cable fractured for the third time.there is a nhtsa recall, # 06v066000, regarding the tailgate hinge and attachments.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.updated 5/2/2006 -
While loading a vanity base and sink into rear of 1997 chevrolet s-10 pick up, both tail gate cables snapped in half. My self and a friend was able to catch the base with out any damage to base or injury to either of us. Both cables had rusted and the weight, approx. 150 pounds snapped both. Gate will close but hanges when opened.
Tailgate cables failed due to internal rusting. Failure occurred while i was standing on the tailgate, i suffered skin abrasions, bruises and a sprained ankle.tailgate suffered superficial paint damage and bowingin the middle.parts must be replaced, replacement cables cannot be obtained without also purchasing and installing new latch brackets.
Tailgate cable has broken and tailgate will not support any weight.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s-10.the contact stated that the rear tailgate straps (cables) constantly fail.the contact made the repairs at least three times with parts purchased from the chevrolet dealer.the dealer stated that they would not cover the repair under warranty and that vehicle was too old.the failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 86,000.updated 062909updated 07/01/09.
I have replaced the leaf springs and the rear shocks and the right side of the truck measures 9 3/4 and the left is 8 3/4 from the top of the wheel well to the tire, the dealer agrees that it is off but they say it is within gm specs, they have yet to show me this book with the specs in it. I called the gm consumer hotline and they just told me the same thing as the dealer. So i e-mailed clark howard and now you, this is cousing undue wear on my tires and i have a wife and a little boy to think of, i want to know if they are being truthfull? thank you.
When driving vehicle tilts to left side. Has to hold tightly to steering wheel to keep vehicle on road. Taken it to dealer who noticed frame was bent & out of alignment. Also transmission has slippage.
Frame is cracked, two body shops stated it is a fatigue crack due to defective metal used during the manufacturing of the vehicle.gmc has stated they are not willing to do anything as the vehicle is over the warranty, however, the vehicle is only four years old and never been in a serious accident.both body shops, an independent shop and bob maguire chevrolet body shop, have agreed this is not a wearable part and never should have cracked.even with 500,000 miles the frame should not crack.i take care of my vehicles, otherwise i would not be able to get 179,000 miles on the truck.i have a 1991 chevrolet silverado at home that has 286,000+ miles on it and still has the original frame with no cracks.i still have 10 payments left on the s10 and the truck is unsafe to drive.the body shop manager at bob maguire has informed me that he would not even drive the truck around the corner, that is how unsafe this vehicle is.i believe chevrolet should be responsible for replacing the frame or truck, as i intended to have this truck in use for another five plus years, as i have done with my 1991 that is still on the road.i was told that i was very lucky that i noticed the crack, as it was just about to break all the way through and i would have been in a very serious accident if it had.if the entire frame is not replaced, how would one know if the vehicle will ever have its full integrity again, as other parts of the frame might have additional defects, as well.if you need any additional information, please call me.also bruce is the body shop manager at bob maguire and is willing to answer any questions.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a flat tire. The contact was unable to release the spare tire from underneath the vehicle. The contact indicated that the spare tire hoist assembly retainer had malfunctioned. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified, but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The ball joint broke, which caused the wheel to fall off.
Vehicle makes a growling noise upon acceleration. Also clatters and clinks. Dealer claims can't hear a noise. Also gas gauge malfunctions, shows a full tank, even though truck has only 1/4 of a tank.
Chevrolet ball joint recalls campaigns01i8000 / 01v20000sent in all required qualifing information to cheverolet customer service/ gm denies my refund for ball joint repair .....knowing my information is correct .... I want to know how to get my refunddoes cheverolet have to be forced by the government like dodge to do the right thing??.
Front suspension failure to absorb shock of road irregularities makes the vehicle difficult to control.
Noise in the front end of vehicle.
Consumerwas traveling about 35 mph on the highway and ball joints broke off, causingwheels to collapse.consumer veered off the road onto the shoulder.another incident happened in mid may when the balljoints broke on the opposite wheels. *ml
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10.while driving 40 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the vehicle.a local mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing the upper and lower ball joints replaced.the contact stated that the upper and lower ball joints were replaced in march of 2003.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage is 148,000 and failure mileage was 139,000.
Dt:1997 chevrolet s10.the consumer stated the upper ball joint separated on the front of the vehicle.this happened while driving at 30 mph.the vehicle was taken to a service station, and they stated it was a common thing.theyhad a lot of vehicles with this problem.the consumer has not contacted chevrolet.this happened on september 18, 2005.this happened late at night and no one was around, therefore, there was no accident.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10.while driving 40 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the vehicle.a local mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing the upper and lower ball joints replaced.the contact stated that the upper and lower ball joints were replaced in march of 2003.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage is 148,000 and failure mileage was 139,000.
Dt*:the contact stated the passenger side front upper ball joint is loose and needs to be replaced.this was determined while replacing the driver side upper ball joint.there is a nhtsa recall, # 01v200000, regarding the upper ball joint.the vin was not included in the recall.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10.while driving 20 mph, the vehicle became difficult to steer.the dealer has not inspected the vehicle.the contact stated that the upper ball joint separated.the current and failure mileages were 150,000.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the front ball joint are worn and the consumer can hear a loud popping noise, the consumer is experiencing the symptoms of recalls01i-018 and 01v-200 but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle does not qualify due to vin. The dealer has been notified. *mr*nlm
At 54,190 miles a rear differential leak caused a problem with the rear of the vehicle and rogers replaced it. At 105,000 the rear end was replaced again! the dealership was not helpful and would not help me with the wiper motor problem.
Rear left spring is sagging.nlm
There was a hole withintire on the left front side of vehicle. Consumer was driving at 70 mph andlost control ofvehicle.vehicle went across two lanes from the right hand side due to tire not being tight.
The spare tire separated from vehicle.the dealer has been notified.
Cable holding spare tire broke, spare tire bounced from under the car and struck another car. *****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769309.
While driving 20 mph spare tire cable snapped. As a result, tire was thrown into oncoming traffic.
Firestone wilderness at tire(p235 75 r15) experienced tread separation, consumer requests reimbursement.
Hinge on driver side door wearing causing door to swag and close properly
Check engine light continuously comes on.
Clear coat on paint coming off.
At 40824amiles the car could not shift out of first geer and the service engine soon came on. I called the auto shop and they said to bring it in and that i could drive it until the light flashed. I took it in and had it repaired (which i have fought for the 200.00 deductable) at the time i questioned the fact that a transmission could go out so fast. ( i do not tow anything-it is a work car and take the kids to sports) two months to the day, i am having the exact problem with the car. Everyone i talk with that has a 97 chevy blazer has a transmission problem.
While driving about 30 mphengine started jerking, andengine light came on the dashboard. Then, engine stalled. When consumer got out of vehicle smoke was coming out of the bottom of vehicle. A few feet away could see fire wich was extinguishedon its own ,then fuel was dripping under.
I noticed a recall for same vehicle year 1994-1996, this is a 1997 with the same exact problem. No safety defect listed. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761021
Hit bump at below 15 mph while turning right at a very busy intersection during rush hour and spare tire fell off. Circumstances were fortunate in that it happened the way it did because i didn't have any high speed tailgaters.
Transmission went at 72000 miles .i know that warranty expired,but it seems a new transmission should have lasted longer than that. I had two rebuilt transmissions put in in 60 days, and the engine check light still comes on, and the transmission needs to beworked on again.i have heard this was an ongoing problem with 1997 chevy trucks.
Engine checklight comes on & off. Code reads: p1870-means transmission is slipping at different speeds. Got vehicle at 36000 miles--dealer may have known of problem-may need replacement. Should be a recall for all the complaints i've seen so far.
The paint has a defect in it on the hood and the roof that looks like it is peeling down to a gray surface and i called the service center and he told me i am out of luck of getting my car painted. It is clear that it is a defect in the paint so why should i have to pay for it out of my pocket.
While driving at 60 mph, the accelerator throttle sticks.the vehicle acts like the vehicle starts at the same speed when letting off the accelerator. Contacted dealer. The vehicle has been in for repairs four times.
Throttle sticking after letting up on the accelerator pedal, no problem found.
When releasing accelerator pedal vehicle does not slow down (pedal sticks intermittently) due to design of the throttle linkages and control, bulletin repairs made on the pcm, however did not rectify problems with idle unit. (mjs)
Transmission failedapprox. $1000.00 to repair . Alternator went out approx. $175.00 to replace.windshield wipers only work 25% of the time.. Many times when it is raining. Not repaired.cruise control does not work at all. Not repaired. Backup lights(bulbs and fuses good) not working. Not repaired.we can only afford to repair the items that have to be repaired.
The engine fails to return to idle when throttle is released.occurs when humidity is high and temperature is at least moderate.more prone to occur while air conditioning is in use.engine rpm has hung at up to 2000 rpm.i have been able to travel at 35 mph for 1/2 mile or more without depressing the throttle.this occurred on level roads and the cruise control was not engaged or even on.i have been in contact with another individual, via the web, who had the same year/model truck with the same problem.this is a safety problem.if this occurred when the roads were slippery and accident would be likely.the dealer was worthless.when i contacted gm's website, i got a call back, but i'm convinced that the only purpose of the website is to deadend such complaints.
Consumer stated vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when shifting from park into drive. Then,vehicle collided with garage door. Finally, vehicle stopped after submerging ina swimming pool. Dealer notified.
Occasionally about 5 or 6 times and counting when initially applying the brake at either 45mph or 10 mph my 1997 chevy s10 vehicle starts to accelerate with my foot off the gas and cruise control off at what appeared to be full speed/throttle. My first reaction was to brake even harder, but then the antilock brakes kicked in and seemed to reduce the stopping force by not letting the wheels lock. The vehicle continued to accelerate until i placed the car in neutral and then the vehicle stopped and also stopped accelerating.
Sudden accelerationat any speed and without touching gas pedal.dealer cannot locate problem.
Cruise control failed to disengage, vehicle continued to accelerate out of control. Was able to stop vehicle by putting it into neutral and turning off key.
Intermittently while drivingvehicle will accelerate to 50 mph and stay at 50 mph without pressing the pedal, which cannot slowdownvehicle unless making a complete stop. This may cause a crash.been to dealer 5 times, but could not determine the cause. Engine stall while driving and the vehicle would not restart due to coil wire failure.
Pieces of thottle body broke off and went into engine, ruining cylinder/piston #5.dealer claims that someone broke it off.my machanic states that there is no evidence other than it snapping off.
Engine accelerates on it's own, 1100 to 2200 rpm, must shut off to correct
Driver tapped brake to disengage cruise control, when cruise control was re-engaged, the vehicle accelerated to over 75 mph.had to shift to neutral and turn engine.acceleration pedal was stuck to the floor.
Driver tapped the brakes to disengage the cruise control, then tapped tap to re-engage cruise control, vehicle accelerated to over 75 mph.driver had to shift to neutral and turn engine off to slow vehicle.pedal was found stuck to the floor.
While stopping at a red light driver stepped on accelerator, andvehicle lost power ,then stalled without a warning.
Consumer states that it feels like the throttle sticks because the automobile does not slow down when changing gears or trying to brake.
Sitting at stop light had foot on the brakes and rear wheel spun. Vehicle accelerated on its own. Put in neutral and killed ignition switch.only happened once, and dealer couldn't find out problem.
Continuous high engine idle. Also, when shiftingtransmission the shifter is very notchy and tends to grind when shifting from 2nd into 3rd gear.
The issue was reported to the dealer during while getting the paint repaired on the vehicle due to acid rain. I believe i was just blown off by the service person.he sadi its normal for these trucks to do this. After reviewing the many cases in the database here it does not sound "normal"in many cases i can leave my foot off the peddle in traffic and the truck will keep going. When i pull up to park the engine will idle at about 2000 rpms for 10 seconds then return to normal. At times i must also brake to slow the vehicle when the idle hangs.its really not a big problem to me because i used to it, but i believe it needs to be addressed. I do not want to return my vehicle due to the fact i do not know what they will tell me next.don't blame the dealer blame chevy cause john jones was great to me.
While drivingvehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly.driver had to putvehicle into neutral to stop.repair shop observed problem. *ml
While driving at 35 mph, the throttle stuck, causing the vehicle to increase speed. Owner then placed vehicle into neutral and engine started racing over 6000 rpm.
When he drivingvehiclesuddenly accelerated when in traffic.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph in rainy weather with the windshield wipers activated. Suddenly and without warning, the wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and eventually the windshield wipers began to function after continuously turning the control mechanism forcefully. There was a recall related to the defect under nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer). The dealer and manufacturer were notified and they informed the contact that the vehicle was ineligible for the recall repair due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10.the contact stated that the windshield wipers work intermittently.the dealer informed him that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer).the manufacturer and dealer stated that the vehicle would not be repaired according to the recall.the failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s-10.the contact stated that the windshield wipers stop and start automatically when the motor is running.the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer).the contact stated that he could wait until his vehicle is included in the recall.the failure mileage was 71,100.
There are 8 safety recalls on the chevy s10.1997.the companys state my vehicle is not on the list of these recalls.but my vehicles has all of these defects.and ive been very lucky i have not been in an accident yet due to these issues.ive been very lucky.but peoples luck always runs out.i cant afford another vehicle and its breaking me financially by fixing this one.
Windshield wipers stopped working while driving in a heavy rain storm.i pulledto the side of the road and tried all different setting but wiper did not work so i parked the vehicle.the next day i checked and they had started working again.i found a recall notice (03v159000) while researching what might cause this type of problem, but when i contacted a dealer they could not find any record of the recall.i also contacted chevrolet (800 222-1020) on june 10th 2010, but they also told me there was no recall in effect?
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. When the contact started the vehicle, the windshield wipers activated intermittently. The failure occurred in rainy weather, which caused a reduction in visibility. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v159000 (visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
The windshield wipers operate sporadically when turned on.some times when you turn them on, they will operate normally and other times they will not turn on at all.the vehicle make and model were included in a recall but my vin was not included in the recall.the problem can occur when the vehicle is moving or stopped in the driveway or parking lot. (reference gm recall 03023)
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. While parked, the contact noticed the windshield wiper was not functioning. The contact stated he was a mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and determined that the failure was caused by the circuit board. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Wipers do not always start or stop when switch is turned on/off. Intermittent setting does not work, wipers will continue to work as if turned on and not in intermittent mode. Wiper blade will stop at different intervals on windshield.
Window crank made from defective metal. Handle broke off while cranking window closed exposing sharp edges cutting my hand while driving..
While driving under rainy road conditionsdriver cut on the windshield wiper switch and there was no reaction. Dealer was contacted.
When driving under raining conditions ifwindshield wipers are engaged wipers won't come on ,and sometimes they do. Cause is unknown.
The windshield wipers became inoperable and obstructed the drivers view.*nlm
While drivingengine made a choking noise like it was about to stall then, it stopped accelerating. Dealership replacedengine gasket, seals, and the intake manifold because they were defective.also,at 49,773rear windshield wiper quit working because of a electrical short in the motor.
When changing windshieldwiper speed by switch wipers do not correspond with speed. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. *aik
Drivers window shattered due to loud noise of passing semi-truck.
Windshield wipers are more intermittent than they should be.most of the time don't work at all, however if you keep trying to turn them on, maybe they'll work 7 maybe they won't.can't depend on the wiper operation.checked dealer for recall and none for this model.why not?
The windshield wipers will not operate on an intermittent basis.i know that the chevy s-10 in model years 1995 and 1996 have been recalled for this problem.i have since taken my vehicle to a chevrolet dealership and had the "delay board" replaced at my expense.since i had the part replacedin august, 2002 i have not had any problem with the wipers.i believe this part should be recalled on the 1997 model chevrolet s-10 pickup.mr
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10.when attempting to shut off the windshield wipers, they failed to return to the correct position on the windshield.shortly after, the windshield wipers failed again and would sporadically change speed.the next time the contact attempted to use the wipers, they were completely inoperable.he realized that he was experiencing the same failure as noted in nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer); however, the dealer stated that the vin was not included in the recall.the contact would be responsible for the repair costs.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 20,400. Updated 07/29/08.*ljupdated 08/05/08
Windshield wipers stopped working while driving in a heavy rain storm.i pulledto the side of the road and tried all different setting but wiper did not work so i parked the vehicle.the next day i checked and they had started working again.i found a recall notice (03v159000) while researching what might cause this type of problem, but when i contacted a dealer they could not find any record of the recall.i also contacted chevrolet (800 222-1020) on june 10th 2010, but they also told me there was no recall in effect?
The windshield wipers fail intermittently.on one occasion the windshield wipers would not shut off until i stopped and restarted the truck.on 3 other occasions the wipers would not turn on and stopping and restarting the truck did not immediately remedy the problem.most of the time the wipers function normally.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently
1997, s-10 chevrolet pickup vin [xxx]. Windshield wipers fail intermittently and chevy does not acknowledge this is a known defect, despite a vehicle recall for the in canada, for the same defect.also the fuel sending unit has failed (a known failure item) and again chevy denies the defect.see the audi recall for the same failure. Tsinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Windshield wipers work intermittently or stop during operation. There is a recall for this defect, 98v150.*jg
Wipers work for a little while then stop.when its raining, they dont want to go on. If they do go on they ususally stop halfway through cycle.nlm
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Windshield wipers work only intermittently, part was replaced by consumer. At this time part is failing again.
The windshield wipers failed.
Windshield wipers fail to work when needed (driving in the rain). First noticed this problem about a year ago and wipers fail to work more often recently. When wipers fail to work i have to attempt to pull over and assist the wipers to get them going. Sometimes this involves opening the hood and tapping on the wiper motor, other times i gently assist the wiper arm. When approaching sudden down pours this problem could increase the chance of an accident due to poor visibility. I noticed that their is a recall for earlier models (nhtsa campaign number: 98v150001) with the same symptoms as i am seeing. Please advise.
Vehicle is having a problem with the windshield wipers. Sometimes the wipers don't work at all. Owner has contacted the manufacturer and was told that because the vehicle had more than 70,000mi they will not be able to assist the owner.according to technical service bulletin #03023 this defect should be serviced despite the age or milage of the vehicle.provide further details.
Transmission failedapprox. $1000.00 to repair . Alternator went out approx. $175.00 to replace.windshield wipers only work 25% of the time.. Many times when it is raining. Not repaired.cruise control does not work at all. Not repaired. Backup lights(bulbs and fuses good) not working. Not repaired.we can only afford to repair the items that have to be repaired.
Winshield wipers malfuntioned at random times. There is a recall where gm bulletin # 03023 dated may 2003 lists all 1997 s10 pickups involved, yet when i called , they said my vin # [xxx] is not included. I have been told to take it to a dealer and pay to have it fixed and keep the records in case it is recalled later.updated 07/24/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Dt*:the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently.the windshield wipers sometimes stop in the middle of a rain storm.the problem has been present for about two months.the contact found recall 03v159000, concerning the windshield wiper washer online.the manufacturer was contacted and stated the vin was not included.
Windshield wipers comes on intermittently. Dealership is aware ofproblem.consumer stateshe contacted three dealers for the part, two of them stated the parts were on back oder, consumer was told by manufacturer that becuase his vehicle was bilt at a certain plant, there is no recall, however there are recalls for the part but vehicle had to built at a certain plant in oder for recall to apply to consumer's vehicle.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. The windshield wipers intermittently failed.he called the dealer and the manufacturerin reference to recall # (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). He was advised that because his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, he was ineligible for a free remedy.the current and failure mileages were approximately 126,000.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The consumer request reimbursement for faulty wiper system which was recalled.recall#03v159000.
Airbag module flashed on and off intermittently whenturningvehicle on.dealership was aware of the problmwith windshield wipers/washers.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10.the windshield wipers stopped working intermittently.the wiper switch was replaced, but the failure continued.the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer).the current and failure mileages were 260,000.
Windshield wipers working intermittently while in use or will not turn on. Dealer has been contacted. The motor runs when the wipers turn on but the wipers do not move due to wiper delay module failure.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
About 2 weeks ago, the windshield wipers on my 1997 s10 pickup began to intermittently malfunction (there have been 4 instances of this so far).in my ensuing investigation of the problem, i learned that there is a recall to fix the problem.on 9-8-2004 i took the vehicle to southview chevrolet in inver grove heights, mn to get the wiper module replaced.after entering the vin number into their computer, they told me my s10 wasn't elligible to have the repairs done at no cost to me.even though one of their documents stated that the recall was for beginning of production to end of production, they said that the recall expired 2-29-2004.i then called chevrolet's 800-222-1020 number and asked2 people why i wasn't notified of a recall, and how can a recall expire.i was issued a service request # 1-257047512, and was told that it was not a recall,but was a special policy that had the above expiration date.further investigation brought me to your website where i found nhtsa campaign id number: 03v159000 which refers to a recall for this problem on97 s10 chevrolets and, futher, refers to gm recall no. 03023.chevy seems to be using semantics to give me the run-around so they won'thave to replace my wiper module.i plan to write to the chevy ceo to bitterly complain and to let him know thatthere will be no more chevys for me.if i get no satisfaction from him or an underling, what other recourse do i have to light a fire under chevy?thanks for replying to the listed email address.jon randall.
Dt:1997 chevrolet s10.the contact stated the windshield wipers work sometimes,and sometimes do not work. Also,they a will stick.a recall was issued,but thisvehicle was notincluded in therecall.this happened since purchase of vehicle onmarch 23, 2005.the contact thought it would get better so they let it go.thewas taken to the dealership, but they did not feel they should pay to fix it.
Windshield wipers failed during a severe hard rain.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the driver's view. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models. However this vehicle was not included due to vin.at first they would stop operating in inclement weather. Then they started not to operate at all. Consumer had to run off the road twice.*ph
Windshield wipers will not come on sometimes.
Dt*:the contact stated the windshield wipers worked intermittently.the dealership determined the windshield wiper circuit board needed to be replaced and there was a recall for the vehicle.the manufacturer was alerted and determined the nhtsa recall # 03v159000 concerning the visibility windshield wiper/washer was expired.
While driving, in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and go off on their own.the problem was intermittent.the dealer was aware of the problem.the driver informed the mechanic this vehicle was on recall,but the mechanic informed the consumer that this vehicle was not on recall. The dealer later contacted the consumer and informed him that is vehicle was part of the recall.
Consumer states while driving in the rain the windsheild whiper shut off while in use almost causing an accident. Contacted dealer. This is a common problem.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s-10. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph in rainy weather condition when the windshield wipers began to fail intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they replaced the windshield wiper module to correct the failure. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v159000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer) yet, the contacts vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Windshield wipers stop when operated for a while then they restart.sometimes during rain i have to pull over until it restarts due to not being able to see
Windshield wipers fail intermittently while driving causing poor visibility. *mjs
Windshield wipers sometimes stay on and sometimes they will not come on.when they stay on theyintermittentlywork.mr
Chevrolet has recalled 1995 s-10 trucks for a safety related problem caused by faulty circuit board in the windshield wiper moters.my 1997 s-10 has the identical circuit board in my wiper motor and is also operating intermittently.why hasn't the company recalled 1997 trucks also when they both use identical wiper motors?any help you can providewould certainly be appreciated!
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the view of driver.a recall has been issued on earlier makes and models; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin.manufacturer has been notified.
Windshield wipers started and stopped at will. Presently stuck in middle of windshield.
The windshield wiper motor failed, and windshield wipers didn't work properly. This was due to the defect described in recall 03v159000. But this vehicle was not oncluded in the recall due to vin.
I told the dealer aboutwindshieldwipers. Since i had the truck for a month they would not fix the problem so i just hopewindshield wipers come on when i need them. But i found out that i have to wiggle the wires to get them to work. I found that out one day with my kids.
I cannot believe that these windshield wiper problems have not been recalled. This is a very serious and dangerous problem. As many complaints as there are it is unbelievable that chevrolet is ignoring this very serious and costly defect.
Windshield wipers worked intermittently, resulting in loss of visibility during inclement weather. Dealership examinedvehicle, and found thatwindshield wiper circuit board was faulty. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructingview ofdriver. Dealer has been notified. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models;however, this vehiclewas not included due tovin.
While driving in rainy weather, after vehicle was warmed up, front windshield wipersfailed. Windshield wipers worked with no problem in cold weather.dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.
While driving inrainwindshield wipers suddenly stopped.consumer stopped vehicle, and jiggled wires and wipers came back on.consumer has contacted dealer, and they said it was the circuit board going towindshieldwiper motor.please provide any further information.
Windshield wiper failure -wipers only work intermittently. They work for awhile and then stop for a few mintues and then they start working again. I have some close calls on the highways and interstate.
Windshield wipers are inoperable,cause unknown.please give any further details.
Wheneverwindshield wipers are in use they would stop on their own.sometimes come back on by themselves. Would need to stop vehicle and get outand jigglewires/ windshield wiper motor orblades themselves to get them going again. This would causedriver to have poor road visibility inrain.
While driving in rainy weather conditionswindshield wipers become inoperable cause unknown. Please give any further details.
I received a letter from gm stating there was a safety issue with the windshield wiper motor on my 1997 chevrolet s10 pickup. The letter stated this was not a recall and that the part should be replaced once the problem occurred. I started to experience the problem after the expiration date on the letter. I took my vehicle to the dealership to see if they could help me. I was informed that they could not. They advised that i should contact gm. I called gm on monday oct 24, 2005 and spoke to jeff kenly and will blechel, both of which were very rude and uncooperative with me. I asked about the expiration date on the letter, and how that date was chosen and will told me that this was a decision made by gm and that he did not have to reveal that information to me. I don't understand how a date can be put on a known defect in the vehicle. Monday morning, i was traveling down the highway doing 65 mph in rush hour traffic when my wipers decided to stop working. The rain was coming down pretty hard and it was still dark out. All of a sudden i couldn't see, i slammed on the breaks and tried to get off the road, i came very close to causing an accident which could have injured me or someone else. I have been researching this on the internet and let me just say; it was not difficult at all to find all kinds of information about this issue. I found documents from other people who have had this same problem with gm vehicles. Some have had recalls while others have not. I don''t understand how can they recall some, but not the others? i understand that on july 22, 2004 gm was fined $1 million to settle charges that it failed to conduct a timely recall to correct a safety defect. The problem involved windshield wiper failure in 581,344 trailblazers, bravadas, envoys and isuzu ascenders manufactured in 2002 and 2003. I just thought that you should know that this is a much bigger problem than you may be aware of.i think this should be looked into further.
While in usewindshield wipers malfunctioned, causing visual difficulties which may result in a crash.please provide further information.
Windshield wipers working intermittently, problem can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility and increasingrisk of a vehicle crash. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not covered under a manufacturer's recall due to vin. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Windshield wipers work intermittently.possibly same defect as campaign no: 98v150001.
Intermittently while driving in inclement weatherwindshield wipers failed. This causedpoor visibility.vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined.
Consumer received a recall notice one year ago for the windshield wipers.the letter stated not to bring the vehicle in unless the problem existed.consumer took the vehicle to dealer,andrepairs were denied by the dealer and the manufacturer.they stated that this vehicle was never included inrecall 03v159000.
1997 chevrolet s10 experiencing problems with windshield wiper motor.***no answer required***. *mrthe consumer's wipers failed prior to receiving the recall notice.the consumer made an appointment to have the wiper repaired but after waiting the consumer left.the vehicle was taken back a second time but the wait was still long. The consumer request that the part be shipped to him to replaced or have the dealer replace it in a reasonable amount of time.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing the view of the driver.a recall has been issued on similar makes/models.however, this vehicle was not included due to vin.manufacturer has been notified, dealer fixed the problem at no charge. *ml
The windshield wipers in my chevrolet s-10 [xxx] are defective and chevrolet refuses to fix them.they say no active recall is in effect.driving with no wipers is dangerous and chevrolet says it is my responsibility to fix them.being a chevrolet owner for more than twenty years makes me think twice about buying another one, if this is how they treat their customers.updated 07/17/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While using windshield wipers andwithout any indication windshieldwipers would stop working. Dealerhas been contacted.
Windshield wiper motorfailed due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board.consumer contactedmanufacturer, who told consumerthatthis vehicle was not included in the special policy that recognized this defect.
Intermittentlywindshield wipers become inoperable.a recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model.however, this vehicle was not included due to vin #. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10 pickup truck. The windshield wipers failed to operate normally. The mechanic stated that recall nhtsa campaign id number: 03v159000, windshield wiper motor is related to the failure. The manufacturer stated the vin was not a part of the existing recall and that they would be liablefor the repairs. The contact was concerned that if this were to occur when it was raining the driver's visibility would be reduced. The contact is also concerned of the safety risk which could result in a crash. The fuel pump also failed at 27,000 miles. The current and failure mileages were approximately 70,400.
I own a 1997 chevy s10 and my windshield wipers just stop working.i called the dealership and corporate to find out if my truck fell under the recall you have on your site regarding this truck and they said no.it is the exact same problem reported on your site but according to them only a few of their vehicles had this problem and mine is not one of them.i am having it repaired at my own expense and the description the dealer gave me as to what failed is word for word on the recall but they say it is different.
While driving in the rain, windshield wipers stopped working, almost causing an accident.consumer states that the wipers work intermittently.
In order to make windshield wipers work consumer must lift hood and tap onmotor.consumer experiencing problems with gas gauge.
Nhtsa recall 98v150001 concerning windshield wiper motor on 1996 for same defect on 1996 chev s10.
Consumer stated windshield wipers failed intermittently.recall 03v159000 was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Front windshield wipers fail to operate on an intermittent basis. Nhtsa has a recall on this or a similar problem. John l. Sullivan, a chevrolet dealer, states that the recall does not cover this item on my 1997 chevrolet s10 pickup. I paid them to get it fixed, since it is a safety issue and i would be negligent not to do so. *nlm
Windsheld wipers become inoperable in rainy weatherdue to a malfunction within the pulse board.
Sharp edge of wiper motor cuts into wiring harness, causing electrical short.
Windshield wipers come on intermittently.dealership is aware of problem.windshield wipers goes off (stop working) at various times, this always happens after the truck has been running for a while.*mj
While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers came on and went off on their own.the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and themechanic informed the driver that this vehicle was not on a recall.
Windshield wiper motor module subject to recalls for earlier model years.replaced wiper motor module at own expense.
Windshield wipers went intermittently, and then ceased working.dealer states not covered by recall(only 1996 s-10s covered). Charged over $400.00 for dealer to fix.
Windshield wipers became inoperable in rainy weather conditions.dealersreplaced the pulse board. Please give any further details.
Windshield wipersworking intermittently. This results in inoperative wipers, anda reduction in driver's visibility,increasingrisk of a vehicle crash.dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under a recall due to vin.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Intermittentlywindshield wipers become inoperable, obstructingview ofdriver.a recall h as been issued on similar makes and models; however this vehicle was not included due to vin.
My wife and i were coming home from dinner when we encounterd a storm with haevy rains. It seems as if the wind shield wipers don't want to work when its damp or raining heavy. I called detroit and they advised me to go to the dealer i bought the truck from.as they had already lied to me , i took it to mymechanic. He knew what the problem was before i got it out of my mouth real good. He said it was a defective wiper motor and that he had to replace a couple a week. Detroit said that they had no knowledge of the problem. The company that my exterminater works for had the same problem and the nurse that takes care of my mom-in-law had the same problem. All vehicles are gm products. Will someone have to die before they acknowledge the problem. Believe me its not fun driving home in the rain at night.e.
.while driving home from work in a very heavy down pour windshield wipers failed. Consumer tried to get truck to slow down, kost control, and had oncoming traffic on a road with no yellow line. Vehicle went across road into a yard and backwards rough a car port into a car. Consumer was cited a sthe guilty party in the accident. Insuranc ecompany raised consumer's rate by $35 a month, and chevrolet dealer refused to help him. Consumer maintained accident was not his fault.
Dt: the vehicle was in accident where it hit trees. On a rainy day in february as vehicle was going along at or below 55 mph. Windshield wipers failed and did not work. Driver was unable to see out of the vehicle. Driver slammed on the brakes, vehicle hydro planed, and driver lost control. Caller unsure if the windshield wipers had failed before. Vehicle was regularly maintained. Upon leaving the road andupon impact driver sustained feet injuries.
Intermittentlywindshield wipers become inoperable, obstructingview of driver.dealer has inspectedvehicle, and the manufacturer has been notified. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however, this vehiclewas not included due tovin. Please provide additional information.
Windshield wipers dont work when it's raining.
Windshield wipers become inoperable in rainy weather conditions, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Windshield wipers rarely work.when windshield wipers do work, they stop randomly and most of the time don't start working again.i
Consumer states that the windshield wipers do not always work, consumer sometimes has to pull on the driver side windshield wiper to get them to start working again.
Windshield wipers would not operate during a sudden thunderstorm resulting in reduced visibilty to the point it was necessary to pull off to the side of the rode.wipers later functioned normally, apprears that dampness may have affected their operation.this situation creates an extremely hazardous condition.
Windshield wipers will work for about 20 minutes (15 miles)and then quit.i have gotten out and jiggled wires and got it to work again.upon gut instinct and some knowledge of automible engines, i believe this to be a bad motor for the windshield wipers or a bad wire conection.i don't believe this could have been a fault of owner due to the fact that an owner can not cause a wire short and also feel it is a manufacturer problem for lack of test of windshield wiper motors.
While driving and without warning windshield wipers became inoperable.referred consumer to dealer.
Windshield wipers are not working at all.
My 1997 s-10 was made in 1996. I did not receive a letter or any other documentation regarding a recall 98v150001. While driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would intermittently work.i would have to pull over to the side of the road or wipe the windshield my self.what can i do about the problem? i have over 100,000 miles on my truck.
Windshield wipers will intermittently fail when itrains. As soon asit dries up, windshield wipers will start. Please provide further information.
Windshield wipersare working intermittently.vehicle out of warranty.but was not out of warranty when first happens.
Intermittent failure of the windshield wiper motor. Consumer found that there was a recall.*mrthe vehicle was taken to the dealer where they suggested he pay for the repair up front.the consumer paid for the repairs and is now waiting to be reimbursed.
The windshield wipers work intermittently and will disengage without warning while in operation.the windshield wiper motor computer board was replaced.*scc
Several time windshield wipers have failed to operate or stopped operating during rain storms. Repositioning the cable going to the wiper motor has solved this problem, but the dealer never admitted there was a problem.
Intermittently windshield wipers will not move across the windshield, butmotor continues to buzz. Sometimes windshield wipers quit working in the middle of operation. *ml
Windshield wipers work intermittently, can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehiclewas not cover under a manufacturer's recalldue to vin.
Wipers failed without warning while i was driving on the interstate during heavy downpour. Managed to navigate vehicle to the shoulder of road with several near misses.discovered on your web site that a problem with wiper control board was identified in 1997 s10's. Gm states that my vin falls outside of the recall class (svc. Req. #1-420719550) thusmy truck was not identified as a part of the recall and was not repaired before this incident. Gm refuses to consider my vehicle as part of the recall, i will be required tomake this critical repair on my own.
While driving at any speed, the consumer heard a popping noise coming from the front wheels.the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer to be inspected.*sc
Dust cap leaking oil
Driving at 35mph the spare tire/wheel fell from the underside of the vehicle. The tire/wheel rolled across the road.no traffic.
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