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May 3, 2024 Engine 171,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet S10. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shuddering and lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull to the shoulder of the roadway to turn off the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle briefly returned...

May 3, 2024 Engine 171,000 mi

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet S10. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shuddering and lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull to the shoulder of the roadway to turn off the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle briefly returned...

Mar 26, 2024 Tires

The contact owns a 2002 Chevy S10 equipped with Tornel Classic All Season Tires. Tire Size: 205/75 R15, and DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact's friend noticed that the passenger's front tire had a large bubble.  The contact stated that the bubble wa...

Mar 26, 2024 Tires

The contact owns a 2002 Chevy S10 equipped with Tornel Classic All Season Tires. Tire Size: 205/75 R15, and DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact's friend noticed that the passenger's front tire had a large bubble.  The contact stated that the bubble wa...

Mar 21, 2024 Engine Crash

Driving down highway 56mph went ro pass and the accelerate stayed wide open causing to go off road to shut off truck to be able to slow down and hopefully stop. Hit the gravel on shoulder to avoid collision with other cars spun out of control going in ditch

Mar 21, 2024 Engine Crash

Driving down highway 56mph went ro pass and the accelerate stayed wide open causing to go off road to shut off truck to be able to slow down and hopefully stop. Hit the gravel on shoulder to avoid collision with other cars spun out of control going in ditch

Nov 30, 2020 Visibility/wiper 1,065,000 mi

TURNED ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND NOTHING HAPPENED. MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DURING DOWNPOUR. CHECKED FUSES AND STILL NOTHING. FAULTY SOLDERS ON WIPER CONTROL BOARD. DANGEROUS SITUATION AS VISIBILITY WAS GREATLY IMPAIRED. COULD HAVE CAUSED A LIFE THREATENING CRASH.

Nov 30, 2020 Visibility/wiper 1,065,000 mi

TURNED ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND NOTHING HAPPENED. MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DURING DOWNPOUR. CHECKED FUSES AND STILL NOTHING. FAULTY SOLDERS ON WIPER CONTROL BOARD. DANGEROUS SITUATION AS VISIBILITY WAS GREATLY IMPAIRED. COULD HAVE CAUSED A LIFE THREATENING CRASH.

Oct 5, 2020 Suspension

CHUCK HUTTON CHEVROLET SERVICE -CHARGED 05CVZ BRAKES/ 88911428 STEER/SUP PARTS $219.24 LABOR $366.66/F JOINT KIT/STEERING IDLER ARM 88911297 PART: $97.99 LABOR: $366.66/ 19297307 F-(S)ARM PARTS: $42.89 LABOR: $331.30 ON SEPT 15, 2020, SERVICE CONSULTANT ADVISED CUSTOMER THAT IT WOULD TAKE 7 DAYS ...

Oct 5, 2020 Suspension

CHUCK HUTTON CHEVROLET SERVICE -CHARGED 05CVZ BRAKES/ 88911428 STEER/SUP PARTS $219.24 LABOR $366.66/F JOINT KIT/STEERING IDLER ARM 88911297 PART: $97.99 LABOR: $366.66/ 19297307 F-(S)ARM PARTS: $42.89 LABOR: $331.30 ON SEPT 15, 2020, SERVICE CONSULTANT ADVISED CUSTOMER THAT IT WOULD TAKE 7 DAYS ...

Dec 27, 2018 Steering 190,000 mi

WHEN MY TRUCK RAN OUT OF GAS ON THE FREEWAY, MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND BRAK S FAILED.

Dec 27, 2018 Steering 190,000 mi

WHEN MY TRUCK RAN OUT OF GAS ON THE FREEWAY, MY STEERING LOCKED UP AND BRAK S FAILED.

Sep 30, 2018 Electrical System

TRUCK OR VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.

Sep 30, 2018 Electrical System

TRUCK OR VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING.

Nov 11, 2017 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND CAN'T GET PARTS

Nov 11, 2017 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND CAN'T GET PARTS

Sep 19, 2016 Tires 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10 EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL TIGER PAW AWP II TIRES, SIZE: P205/75/R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE TIRE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI...

Sep 19, 2016 Tires 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10 EQUIPPED WITH UNIROYAL TIGER PAW AWP II TIRES, SIZE: P205/75/R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY REPLACED THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE TIRE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAI...

Sep 17, 2016 Engine 88,000 mi

2002 CHEV. S-10 EXT. CAB, V6 AUTO. 88,XXX MI. 9/10/16 SUNNY, DRY AM MID 70'S.SOUTHBOUND I 41 70MPH ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING. NO PRIOR INDICATION OF TROUBLE, NOT OVERHEATED, NO LEAKS. OTHER GAUGES WERE INDICATING NORMAL. I HAD ONLY DRIVEN 5MI. ON STATE HWY. PRIOR TO DRIVING 15MI. ON INTERSTAT...

Sep 17, 2016 Engine 88,000 mi

2002 CHEV. S-10 EXT. CAB, V6 AUTO. 88,XXX MI. 9/10/16 SUNNY, DRY AM MID 70'S.SOUTHBOUND I 41 70MPH ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING. NO PRIOR INDICATION OF TROUBLE, NOT OVERHEATED, NO LEAKS. OTHER GAUGES WERE INDICATING NORMAL. I HAD ONLY DRIVEN 5MI. ON STATE HWY. PRIOR TO DRIVING 15MI. ON INTERSTAT...

Feb 24, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 CHEVROLET S-10. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OIL LEAKING ONTO THE MANIFOLD. *LD

Feb 24, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 CHEVROLET S-10. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OIL LEAKING ONTO THE MANIFOLD. *LD

Feb 16, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG ON LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE AIR BAG WITH THE SWITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS PUSHED BACK TO T...

Feb 16, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG ON LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE AIR BAG WITH THE SWITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS PUSHED BACK TO T...

Feb 16, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG ON LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE AIR BAG WITH THE SWITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS PUSHED BACK TO T...

Feb 16, 2016 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG ON LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE AIR BAG WITH THE SWITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS PUSHED BACK TO T...

Aug 20, 2015 Tires

I BOUGHT A SET OF GOODYEAR VIVA 2 TIRES AT WALMART. I HAVE LESS THAN 30K MILES ON THEM. I NOTICE THEY SEEM TO ALWAYS BE OUT OF BALANCE, EVEN WHEN I CARRY MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED. THE OTHER DAY, I HAD TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN AND THE TECH LOOKED AT ONE OF MY TIRES AND NOTI...

Aug 20, 2015 Tires

I BOUGHT A SET OF GOODYEAR VIVA 2 TIRES AT WALMART. I HAVE LESS THAN 30K MILES ON THEM. I NOTICE THEY SEEM TO ALWAYS BE OUT OF BALANCE, EVEN WHEN I CARRY MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED. THE OTHER DAY, I HAD TAKEN MY VEHICLE IN AND THE TECH LOOKED AT ONE OF MY TIRES AND NOTI...

Jul 28, 2015 Service Brakes 65,327 mi

FIRST INCIDENT APPROXIMATELY 2/15/2015, BRAKES PEDAL WENT CLOSE TO FLOOR WHEN TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE, DOWNSHIFTED TRANSMISSION TO HELP STOP VEHICLE. IT WAS DETERMINED RUST HAD CAUSED A HOLE TO DEVELOP IN BRAKE LINE COOLER BEHIND RADIATOR OF VEHICLE. SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. SECOND INCID...

Jul 28, 2015 Service Brakes 65,327 mi

FIRST INCIDENT APPROXIMATELY 2/15/2015, BRAKES PEDAL WENT CLOSE TO FLOOR WHEN TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE, DOWNSHIFTED TRANSMISSION TO HELP STOP VEHICLE. IT WAS DETERMINED RUST HAD CAUSED A HOLE TO DEVELOP IN BRAKE LINE COOLER BEHIND RADIATOR OF VEHICLE. SIGNIFICANT LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. SECOND INCID...

Jul 27, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

THE O-RINGS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM ARE FAILING AT THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AND LEAKAGE, WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 27, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

THE O-RINGS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM ARE FAILING AT THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AND LEAKAGE, WHILE DRIVING.

Jun 9, 2015 Wheels 45,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNI...

Jun 9, 2015 Wheels 45,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNI...

Oct 8, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8...

Oct 8, 2014 Structure 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8...

Oct 8, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8...

Oct 8, 2014 Structure 86,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8...

Jul 9, 2014 Service Brakes 98,618 mi

BRAKES LOST POWER AT ABOUT 50 MPH ON US-24 IN MICHIGAN. MAIN BRAKE LINE SPRUNG LEAK TO REAR AXLE WAS ABLE TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SAFELY STOP. I HAVE NOT REMOVED LINE YET IF YOU WANT DIGITAL PICTURES MADE MICHIGAN MECHANIC CERTIFICATE # [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM...

Jul 9, 2014 Service Brakes 98,618 mi

BRAKES LOST POWER AT ABOUT 50 MPH ON US-24 IN MICHIGAN. MAIN BRAKE LINE SPRUNG LEAK TO REAR AXLE WAS ABLE TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO SAFELY STOP. I HAVE NOT REMOVED LINE YET IF YOU WANT DIGITAL PICTURES MADE MICHIGAN MECHANIC CERTIFICATE # [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM...

Jul 1, 2014 Service Brakes 100,911 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION ISSUES. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,911.

Jul 1, 2014 Service Brakes 100,911 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION ISSUES. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,911.

Jun 1, 2013 Steering

1999 CHEVROLET S10 DRIVEWORKS STEERING INNER TIE ROD END PART NO. DW-ES3380T. RIGHT AGAINST THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER ON MY 1999 S10.THIS COULD CAUSE BINDING IN THE STEERING. COULD CAUSE TRUCK TO CRASH. ECONOMY INNER TIE RODS ARE WRONG BUT PROFESSIONAL GRADE INNER TIE RODS ARE CORRECT. THIS IS A PROBLE...

Jun 1, 2013 Steering

1999 CHEVROLET S10 DRIVEWORKS STEERING INNER TIE ROD END PART NO. DW-ES3380T. RIGHT AGAINST THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER ON MY 1999 S10.THIS COULD CAUSE BINDING IN THE STEERING. COULD CAUSE TRUCK TO CRASH. ECONOMY INNER TIE RODS ARE WRONG BUT PROFESSIONAL GRADE INNER TIE RODS ARE CORRECT. THIS IS A PROBLE...

Mar 14, 2013 Structure 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPENING THE REAR TAILGATE DOOR, THE DOOR FRACTURED BECAUSE THE HINGES AND THE CABLES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Mar 14, 2013 Structure 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPENING THE REAR TAILGATE DOOR, THE DOOR FRACTURED BECAUSE THE HINGES AND THE CABLES WERE SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT...

Oct 16, 2012 Engine 161,126 mi

HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT A STARTUP. CODE WAS P0305. SEEN MANY OWNERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND MANY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM WITH CAR. CALIFORNIA RECALLED THIS MATTER AND THE REST OF THE STATES DID NOT. THANKS *TR

Oct 16, 2012 Engine 161,126 mi

HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AT A STARTUP. CODE WAS P0305. SEEN MANY OWNERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND MANY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM WITH CAR. CALIFORNIA RECALLED THIS MATTER AND THE REST OF THE STATES DID NOT. THANKS *TR

Aug 17, 2012 Structure 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE DETACHED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CABLE THAT HELD THE TIRE IN PLACE WAS FRACTURED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON THE FRON...

Aug 17, 2012 Structure 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE LOCATED UNDER THE VEHICLE DETACHED. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CABLE THAT HELD THE TIRE IN PLACE WAS FRACTURED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE ON THE FRON...

Aug 7, 2012 Power Train 95,000 mi

SUNSHELL BLEW OUT ON TRANSMISSION. *TR

Aug 7, 2012 Power Train 95,000 mi

SUNSHELL BLEW OUT ON TRANSMISSION. *TR

Jul 31, 2012 Service Brakes 13,000 mi

AFTER I'D OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS AND HAD ONLY ABOUT 13,000 MILES ON IT, IT BEGAN TO PULL HARD ON BRAKING. ONE OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED AND RUINED THE FRONT ROTOR IN THE PROCESS. ALTHOUGH THE TRUCK WAS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY, BECAUSE OF THE LOW MILEAGE AND AGE OF THE VE...

Jul 31, 2012 Service Brakes 13,000 mi

AFTER I'D OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS AND HAD ONLY ABOUT 13,000 MILES ON IT, IT BEGAN TO PULL HARD ON BRAKING. ONE OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED AND RUINED THE FRONT ROTOR IN THE PROCESS. ALTHOUGH THE TRUCK WAS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY, BECAUSE OF THE LOW MILEAGE AND AGE OF THE VE...

Jun 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

MYSELF AND TWO FRIENDS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH BAD GASONLINE CAPS AT APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS OF VEHICLE LIFE. THE WEAR AND TEAR OVER 10 YEARS HAS DIMINISHED THE SEAL CAPACITY OF THE GASOLINE CAP. THE GASOLINE CAP DEFECT OR NORMAL WEAR/TEAR SEEMS TO RESULT IN EVAP CANNISTERS BECOMING SATURATED, WHICH R...

Jun 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 100,000 mi

MYSELF AND TWO FRIENDS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH BAD GASONLINE CAPS AT APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS OF VEHICLE LIFE. THE WEAR AND TEAR OVER 10 YEARS HAS DIMINISHED THE SEAL CAPACITY OF THE GASOLINE CAP. THE GASOLINE CAP DEFECT OR NORMAL WEAR/TEAR SEEMS TO RESULT IN EVAP CANNISTERS BECOMING SATURATED, WHICH R...

May 2, 2012 Unknown Or Other 24,678 mi

FIRST INCIDENT OF THIRD DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. PLASTIC ASSEMBLY HANDLE SHATTERED DURING OPENING AND DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED. SECOND INCIDENT OF FAILURE WAS IN FEBRUARY 2012. SAME INFERIOR PLASTIC HANDLE ASSEMBLY CRACKED AND SHATTERED UPON ATTEMPING TO OPEN THIRD DOOR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.

May 2, 2012 Unknown Or Other 24,678 mi

FIRST INCIDENT OF THIRD DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE. PLASTIC ASSEMBLY HANDLE SHATTERED DURING OPENING AND DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED. SECOND INCIDENT OF FAILURE WAS IN FEBRUARY 2012. SAME INFERIOR PLASTIC HANDLE ASSEMBLY CRACKED AND SHATTERED UPON ATTEMPING TO OPEN THIRD DOOR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Sep 16, 2010 Structure 150,000 mi

2002 CHEVY S10 LS CREW CAB THE DOOR STRIKERS CAVED INTO THE FRAME ON BOTH SIDES DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE.THIS HAPPENED WITH IN ONE DAY OF EACH OTHER. ON PHOTOGRAPHED INSPECTION THE STEEL HAD RIPPED IN THE SHAPE OF THE CLIP BEHIND THE DOOR STRIKERS AN OBVIOUS ENGINEERING FLAW IN DESIGN,I TOOK ...

Sep 16, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

2002 CHEVY S10 LS CREW CAB THE DOOR STRIKERS CAVED INTO THE FRAME ON BOTH SIDES DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE.THIS HAPPENED WITH IN ONE DAY OF EACH OTHER. ON PHOTOGRAPHED INSPECTION THE STEEL HAD RIPPED IN THE SHAPE OF THE CLIP BEHIND THE DOOR STRIKERS AN OBVIOUS ENGINEERING FLAW IN DESIGN,I TOOK ...

Sep 16, 2010 Structure 150,000 mi

2002 CHEVY S10 LS CREW CAB THE DOOR STRIKERS CAVED INTO THE FRAME ON BOTH SIDES DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE.THIS HAPPENED WITH IN ONE DAY OF EACH OTHER. ON PHOTOGRAPHED INSPECTION THE STEEL HAD RIPPED IN THE SHAPE OF THE CLIP BEHIND THE DOOR STRIKERS AN OBVIOUS ENGINEERING FLAW IN DESIGN,I TOOK ...

Sep 16, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 150,000 mi

2002 CHEVY S10 LS CREW CAB THE DOOR STRIKERS CAVED INTO THE FRAME ON BOTH SIDES DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE.THIS HAPPENED WITH IN ONE DAY OF EACH OTHER. ON PHOTOGRAPHED INSPECTION THE STEEL HAD RIPPED IN THE SHAPE OF THE CLIP BEHIND THE DOOR STRIKERS AN OBVIOUS ENGINEERING FLAW IN DESIGN,I TOOK ...

Sep 2, 2010 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED BUT THEY WERE UNAWARE WHA...

Sep 2, 2010 Structure

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME WAS CRACKED BUT THEY WERE UNAWARE WHA...

May 3, 2010 Structure 47,813 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER S-10. THE CONTACT STATED IN RAINY WEATHER, THE RAIN WATER WOULD LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE DEALER ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THE REPAIR WOULD B...

May 3, 2010 Structure 47,813 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER S-10. THE CONTACT STATED IN RAINY WEATHER, THE RAIN WATER WOULD LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE DEALER ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO INCORRECT INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THE REPAIR WOULD B...

Apr 30, 2010 Structure 52,634 mi

FRAME CRACK PASSENGER SIDE. 2002 S-10. *TR

Apr 30, 2010 Structure 52,634 mi

FRAME CRACK PASSENGER SIDE. 2002 S-10. *TR

Apr 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON 2002 CHEVY S-10 CREW CAB. ONE BRAKE LINE BEGAN LEAKING. DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING TWO LINES. WHEN REPAIR WAS BEING COMPLETED A THIRD BRAKE LINE BEGAN TO LEAK. THE PARTS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE FROM GM AND THE DEALER SAID IT COULD TAKE MONTHS TO GET.WAITING TO SEE IF A LOCAL ...

Apr 23, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE ON 2002 CHEVY S-10 CREW CAB. ONE BRAKE LINE BEGAN LEAKING. DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING TWO LINES. WHEN REPAIR WAS BEING COMPLETED A THIRD BRAKE LINE BEGAN TO LEAK. THE PARTS ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE FROM GM AND THE DEALER SAID IT COULD TAKE MONTHS TO GET.WAITING TO SEE IF A LOCAL ...

Apr 19, 2010 Structure 25,000 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT OBSERVED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THAT THE SPARE TIRE UNDER BODY ATTACHMENT WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER THE SERVICE WARRANTY. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION IN NOVEMBE...

Apr 19, 2010 Structure 25,000 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT OBSERVED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THAT THE SPARE TIRE UNDER BODY ATTACHMENT WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER THE SERVICE WARRANTY. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION IN NOVEMBE...

Nov 12, 2009 Power Train 175,000 mi

2002 CHEVY S-10 CREW CAB REAR AXLE FAILURE FAILURE DUE TO WATER IN AXLE HOUSING DUE TO VENT PIPE BEING LOCATED BETWEEN CAB AND BED, OCCURRED ONCE, REAR AXLE LOCKED UP COMPLETE REBUILD OF REAR AXLE RELOCATION OF VENT PIPE. *TR

Nov 12, 2009 Power Train 175,000 mi

2002 CHEVY S-10 CREW CAB REAR AXLE FAILURE FAILURE DUE TO WATER IN AXLE HOUSING DUE TO VENT PIPE BEING LOCATED BETWEEN CAB AND BED, OCCURRED ONCE, REAR AXLE LOCKED UP COMPLETE REBUILD OF REAR AXLE RELOCATION OF VENT PIPE. *TR

Sep 19, 2009 Structure 110,000 mi

DOOR HINGES WERE WELDED FROM FACTORY THE WELDS LOOKED POOR JUST SPOT WELDED. *TR

Sep 19, 2009 Structure 110,000 mi

DOOR HINGES WERE WELDED FROM FACTORY THE WELDS LOOKED POOR JUST SPOT WELDED. *TR

Jun 8, 2009 Structure 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY, THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE DRIVER OBSERVED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAILGATE CABLE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE THE V...

Jun 8, 2009 Structure 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY, THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE DRIVER OBSERVED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAILGATE CABLE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE THE V...

Jan 31, 2009 Structure 51,437 mi

THIS IS THE THIRD VEHICLE OF THIS TYPE THAT I HAVE HAD TO HAVE A DOOR HINGE, BUSHINGS AND/OR HINGE PINS REPAIRED ON. 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER FOUR DOOR (ODI NUMBER) 10255992. 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER TWO DOOR (ODI NUMBER) 10256634. THE DOOR IS DROPPING CAUSING A PROBLEM TO EITHER OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR...

Jan 31, 2009 Structure 51,437 mi

THIS IS THE THIRD VEHICLE OF THIS TYPE THAT I HAVE HAD TO HAVE A DOOR HINGE, BUSHINGS AND/OR HINGE PINS REPAIRED ON. 2004 CHEVROLET BLAZER FOUR DOOR (ODI NUMBER) 10255992. 2003 CHEVROLET BLAZER TWO DOOR (ODI NUMBER) 10256634. THE DOOR IS DROPPING CAUSING A PROBLEM TO EITHER OPEN OR CLOSE THE DOOR...

Jan 26, 2009 Structure 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE STRAPS FAILED AND WERE RUSTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NHTSA WOULD BE THE ONE RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUING A RECALL FOR THIS FAILURE. THERE ARE RECALLS ON OTHER CHEVROLET VEHICLES, BUT NOT THE CONTACT'S MODEL. THE FAILURE M...

Jan 26, 2009 Structure 65,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE STRAPS FAILED AND WERE RUSTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT NHTSA WOULD BE THE ONE RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUING A RECALL FOR THIS FAILURE. THERE ARE RECALLS ON OTHER CHEVROLET VEHICLES, BUT NOT THE CONTACT'S MODEL. THE FAILURE M...

Jan 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

THE MECHANISM TO OPEN THE 3RD DOOR ON MY CHEVY S10 PICKUP HAS BROKEN THREE TIMES. I HAVE STOPPED REPLACING IT, AS IT SEEMS FUTILE. THIS COULD PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD IF SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE BACK IN THE BENCH SEAT AND THERE IS AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE. IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO EXIT T...

Jan 17, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages

THE MECHANISM TO OPEN THE 3RD DOOR ON MY CHEVY S10 PICKUP HAS BROKEN THREE TIMES. I HAVE STOPPED REPLACING IT, AS IT SEEMS FUTILE. THIS COULD PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD IF SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE BACK IN THE BENCH SEAT AND THERE IS AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE. IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT FOR THEM TO EXIT T...

Dec 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

TAILGATE OF S10 FLEW OFF BACK OF TRUCK. *TR

Dec 22, 2008 Structure

TAILGATE OF S10 FLEW OFF BACK OF TRUCK. *TR

Dec 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

TAILGATE OF S10 FLEW OFF BACK OF TRUCK. *TR

Dec 22, 2008 Structure

TAILGATE OF S10 FLEW OFF BACK OF TRUCK. *TR

Nov 7, 2008 Power Train 49,500 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY S10 EXT. CAB PICKUP TRUCK WITH A VORTEX 4.3 LITRE ENG. WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE BAKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY I NOTICED I HAD NO REVERSE GEAR, IT IS ALSO SLIPPING IN ALL OTHER GEARS. THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER HAULED ANYTHING HEAVY AND ONLY HAS 49,500 MILES ON IT . I GOT DOWN TO THE...

Nov 7, 2008 Power Train 49,500 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY S10 EXT. CAB PICKUP TRUCK WITH A VORTEX 4.3 LITRE ENG. WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. WHILE BAKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY I NOTICED I HAD NO REVERSE GEAR, IT IS ALSO SLIPPING IN ALL OTHER GEARS. THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER HAULED ANYTHING HEAVY AND ONLY HAS 49,500 MILES ON IT . I GOT DOWN TO THE...

Oct 27, 2008 Tires 32,500 mi

THERE WAS NO INDICATION THE SPARE TIRE WAS ABOUT TO COME OFF. I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 60MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOUD THUD AND THE TRUCK SHOOK. I LOOKED BEHIND ME TO SEE MY SPARE TIRE SLIDING DOWN THE ROADWAY, ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BEHIND ME. IT ALSO PUT A DENT AND REMOVED...

Oct 27, 2008 Tires 32,500 mi

THERE WAS NO INDICATION THE SPARE TIRE WAS ABOUT TO COME OFF. I WAS DRIVING AT APPROX. 60MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A LOUD THUD AND THE TRUCK SHOOK. I LOOKED BEHIND ME TO SEE MY SPARE TIRE SLIDING DOWN THE ROADWAY, ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BEHIND ME. IT ALSO PUT A DENT AND REMOVED...

Sep 29, 2008 Structure 20,000 mi

TAIL GATE CABLES ON 2 YEAR OLD S-10 TRUCK FAILED. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER COST OF REPLACEMENT. TWO YEARS LATER COMPANY HAD A RECALL FOR REPLACEMENT AND DEALER STILL WOULD NOT REIMBURSE COST OF REPLACEMENT. CALLED GM AND FOLLOWED THEIR INSTRUCTIONS TO SEND IN RECEIPT FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT NEVER HEA...

Sep 29, 2008 Structure 20,000 mi

TAIL GATE CABLES ON 2 YEAR OLD S-10 TRUCK FAILED. DEALER WOULD NOT COVER COST OF REPLACEMENT. TWO YEARS LATER COMPANY HAD A RECALL FOR REPLACEMENT AND DEALER STILL WOULD NOT REIMBURSE COST OF REPLACEMENT. CALLED GM AND FOLLOWED THEIR INSTRUCTIONS TO SEND IN RECEIPT FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT NEVER HEA...

Sep 17, 2008 Suspension 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE FOLDED AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 10/16/08 ...

Sep 17, 2008 Suspension 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE FOLDED AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 10/16/08 ...

Sep 8, 2008 Air Bags Crash

DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS ON 2002 CHEVROLET S10 TRUCK. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE DEFECTIVE. DURING THREE DIFFERENT ACCIDENTS THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE LAST ACCIDENT TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *JB

Sep 8, 2008 Air Bags Crash

DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS ON 2002 CHEVROLET S10 TRUCK. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE AIR BAGS ARE DEFECTIVE. DURING THREE DIFFERENT ACCIDENTS THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE LAST ACCIDENT TOTALED THE VEHICLE. *JB

Jul 23, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF MY S-10 ZR2, THE 3RD DOOR HAS BEEN UNUSABLE WITH SUBSTANTIAL COSTS PUT INTO IT. THIS HAPPENED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS FIXED. IT WOULD BE NICE IF CHEVROLET WOULD DO SOMETHING TO HELP THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BECAUSE IT BECOMES VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE SOMEONE RIDE I...

Jul 23, 2008 Structure

I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF MY S-10 ZR2, THE 3RD DOOR HAS BEEN UNUSABLE WITH SUBSTANTIAL COSTS PUT INTO IT. THIS HAPPENED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS FIXED. IT WOULD BE NICE IF CHEVROLET WOULD DO SOMETHING TO HELP THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BECAUSE IT BECOMES VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE SOMEONE RIDE I...

Jul 23, 2008 Equipment

I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF MY S-10 ZR2, THE 3RD DOOR HAS BEEN UNUSABLE WITH SUBSTANTIAL COSTS PUT INTO IT. THIS HAPPENED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS FIXED. IT WOULD BE NICE IF CHEVROLET WOULD DO SOMETHING TO HELP THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BECAUSE IT BECOMES VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE SOMEONE RIDE I...

Jul 23, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF MY S-10 ZR2, THE 3RD DOOR HAS BEEN UNUSABLE WITH SUBSTANTIAL COSTS PUT INTO IT. THIS HAPPENED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS FIXED. IT WOULD BE NICE IF CHEVROLET WOULD DO SOMETHING TO HELP THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BECAUSE IT BECOMES VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE SOMEONE RIDE I...

Jul 23, 2008 Structure

I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF MY S-10 ZR2, THE 3RD DOOR HAS BEEN UNUSABLE WITH SUBSTANTIAL COSTS PUT INTO IT. THIS HAPPENED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS FIXED. IT WOULD BE NICE IF CHEVROLET WOULD DO SOMETHING TO HELP THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BECAUSE IT BECOMES VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE SOMEONE RIDE I...

Jul 23, 2008 Equipment

I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF MY S-10 ZR2, THE 3RD DOOR HAS BEEN UNUSABLE WITH SUBSTANTIAL COSTS PUT INTO IT. THIS HAPPENED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS FIXED. IT WOULD BE NICE IF CHEVROLET WOULD DO SOMETHING TO HELP THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES BECAUSE IT BECOMES VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE SOMEONE RIDE I...

Jul 17, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

TAILGATE CABLE SNAPPED WHILE TAILGATE WAS DOWN. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALS CORROSION INSIDE THE CABLE. NO UNUSUAL WEIGHT WAS PLACED ON TAILGATE. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE WHICH WAS RECALLED IN THE SILVERADO LINE SHOULD ALSO BE RECALLED IN THE S-10 LINE. *TR

Jul 17, 2008 Structure 55,000 mi

TAILGATE CABLE SNAPPED WHILE TAILGATE WAS DOWN. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALS CORROSION INSIDE THE CABLE. NO UNUSUAL WEIGHT WAS PLACED ON TAILGATE. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE WHICH WAS RECALLED IN THE SILVERADO LINE SHOULD ALSO BE RECALLED IN THE S-10 LINE. *TR

Jun 8, 2008 Structure 54,543 mi

TAILGATE HINGE AND CABLE ASSEMBLY RUSTED AND FAILED. *TR

Jun 8, 2008 Structure 54,543 mi

TAILGATE HINGE AND CABLE ASSEMBLY RUSTED AND FAILED. *TR

May 13, 2008 Electrical System 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE PARK, NEUTRAL, AND DRIVE INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO DRIVE, THE LIGHTS DIM. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS THA...

May 13, 2008 Electrical System 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE ABS INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE PARK, NEUTRAL, AND DRIVE INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO DRIVE, THE LIGHTS DIM. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS THA...

May 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,973 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 16,973 MILES AND REOCCURRED AT 38,000 MILES. A TIRE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AXLE THAT HOLDS THE WHEEL TOGETHER WAS CUTTING THROUGH THE BRAKES AND RUBBING...

May 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,973 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 16,973 MILES AND REOCCURRED AT 38,000 MILES. A TIRE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AXLE THAT HOLDS THE WHEEL TOGETHER WAS CUTTING THROUGH THE BRAKES AND RUBBING...

May 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,973 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 16,973 MILES AND REOCCURRED AT 38,000 MILES. A TIRE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AXLE THAT HOLDS THE WHEEL TOGETHER WAS CUTTING THROUGH THE BRAKES AND RUBBING...

May 5, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,973 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE BRAKES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 16,973 MILES AND REOCCURRED AT 38,000 MILES. A TIRE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE AXLE THAT HOLDS THE WHEEL TOGETHER WAS CUTTING THROUGH THE BRAKES AND RUBBING...

Apr 30, 2008 Electrical System 107,000 mi

STARTED WITH ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYING ON THE FUEL GAUGE SAYS LOW FUEL AND FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY AND THE INDICATOR THAT TELLS WHAT GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN NO LONGER VISIBLE. *TR

Apr 30, 2008 Electrical System 107,000 mi

STARTED WITH ABS WARNING LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYING ON THE FUEL GAUGE SAYS LOW FUEL AND FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY AND THE INDICATOR THAT TELLS WHAT GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN NO LONGER VISIBLE. *TR

Apr 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN NEW FORM FROM GALLUCCI CHEVROLET IN MEDINA, OH. WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE USED TO OPEN THE REAR THIRD DOOR BROKE APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES. WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, I TOOK IT IN THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ON EACH OCCASION. WHEN THE VE...

Apr 22, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 10,000 mi

I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN NEW FORM FROM GALLUCCI CHEVROLET IN MEDINA, OH. WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE USED TO OPEN THE REAR THIRD DOOR BROKE APPROXIMATELY THREE TIMES. WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, I TOOK IT IN THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ON EACH OCCASION. WHEN THE VE...

Mar 20, 2008 Tires 49,174 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE VEHICLE HAS FOUR COOPER SIGMA REGENT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIVE DIFFERENTLY. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, BUT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS ALREADY FLAT. THE TIRE FAILED TWICE PREVIOUSLY. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND T...

Mar 20, 2008 Tires 49,174 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE VEHICLE HAS FOUR COOPER SIGMA REGENT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIVE DIFFERENTLY. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, BUT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WAS ALREADY FLAT. THE TIRE FAILED TWICE PREVIOUSLY. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND T...

Mar 15, 2008 Visibility 15 mi

WINDOW POP AFTER ROLLED UP SCARING THE !@#$% OUT OF YOU COULD BE 1/2 HOUR LATER OR RIGHT AWAY OR DRIVING OVER A BUMP. NOISE SO BAD MY WIFE DROPPED HER CIGARETTE IT MADE HER SCREAM TOO. READ ARTICLE THAT THESE GM WINDOW CAN SHATTER. I'M AFRAID MINE WILL TOO. NEEDS RECALL TO FIX. *TR

Mar 15, 2008 Visibility 15 mi

WINDOW POP AFTER ROLLED UP SCARING THE !@#$% OUT OF YOU COULD BE 1/2 HOUR LATER OR RIGHT AWAY OR DRIVING OVER A BUMP. NOISE SO BAD MY WIFE DROPPED HER CIGARETTE IT MADE HER SCREAM TOO. READ ARTICLE THAT THESE GM WINDOW CAN SHATTER. I'M AFRAID MINE WILL TOO. NEEDS RECALL TO FIX. *TR

Nov 28, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 65,225 mi

I HAVE THE SAME TAILGATE CABLE PROBLEM THAT EVERY OTHER S10 OWNER HAS. THE PROBLEM IS WELL DESCRIBED IN THE "GM SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT 06020". *TR THE DEALER SAYS MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL OR "SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT" AND REFUSES TO FIX IT. ONE CABLE IS ALREADY BROKE INSIDE A...

Nov 28, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 65,225 mi

I HAVE THE SAME TAILGATE CABLE PROBLEM THAT EVERY OTHER S10 OWNER HAS. THE PROBLEM IS WELL DESCRIBED IN THE "GM SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT 06020". *TR THE DEALER SAYS MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL OR "SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT" AND REFUSES TO FIX IT. ONE CABLE IS ALREADY BROKE INSIDE A...

Nov 17, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 3RD DOOR LATCH HAS FAILED AGAIN!!! THIS IS THE 2ND TIME. THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT MY TRUCK FROM TOLD ME THEY KEEP A BOX LOAD OF THESE LATCHES IN STOCK BECAUSE THEY BREAK SO OFTEN. BAD DESIGN!!!! CHEVY NEEDS TO STEP UP AND PROVIDE A RELIABLE REPLACEMENT. IF MY SON WAS BACK THERE AND THERE WAS AN EM...

Nov 17, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

MY 3RD DOOR LATCH HAS FAILED AGAIN!!! THIS IS THE 2ND TIME. THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT MY TRUCK FROM TOLD ME THEY KEEP A BOX LOAD OF THESE LATCHES IN STOCK BECAUSE THEY BREAK SO OFTEN. BAD DESIGN!!!! CHEVY NEEDS TO STEP UP AND PROVIDE A RELIABLE REPLACEMENT. IF MY SON WAS BACK THERE AND THERE WAS AN EM...

Nov 15, 2007 Structure

THIRD DOOR HANDLE/LATCH KEEPS BREAKING MAKING THIS DOOR UNUSABLE. THIS HANDLE HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND IS NOW BROKEN AGAIN. ANYONE USING THE JUMPSEAT WOULD BE TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE AND/OR HAVE A VERY DIFFICULT TIME EXITING THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY. *TR

Nov 15, 2007 Structure

THIRD DOOR HANDLE/LATCH KEEPS BREAKING MAKING THIS DOOR UNUSABLE. THIS HANDLE HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND IS NOW BROKEN AGAIN. ANYONE USING THE JUMPSEAT WOULD BE TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE AND/OR HAVE A VERY DIFFICULT TIME EXITING THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY. *TR

Jul 11, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HANDLE ON THE THIRD DOOR IS MADE OF PLASTIC. THE PLASTIC IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH AND HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER ON ALL THREE OCCASIONS TO HAVE THE HANDLE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE DEALER A...

Jul 11, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HANDLE ON THE THIRD DOOR IS MADE OF PLASTIC. THE PLASTIC IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH AND HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. HE NOTIFIED THE DEALER ON ALL THREE OCCASIONS TO HAVE THE HANDLE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE DEALER A...

Jun 20, 2007 Structure 72,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 WITH 72,000 MILES. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHINGS HAVE FAILED, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE DOORS FALLING OUT OF ALIGHMENT AND OPENING WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP, AND GM, WHILE ACKNOWLEDGEING THE DESIGN FLAW HAVE FAILED TO DO ANYTHING. I HAVE RES...

Jun 20, 2007 Structure 72,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 WITH 72,000 MILES. SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE DOOR HINGE PIN BUSHINGS HAVE FAILED, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE DOORS FALLING OUT OF ALIGHMENT AND OPENING WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP, AND GM, WHILE ACKNOWLEDGEING THE DESIGN FLAW HAVE FAILED TO DO ANYTHING. I HAVE RES...

May 13, 2007 Structure 84,509 mi

2002 CHEVROLET S-10 TAILGATE CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE. ONE OF THEM BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. UPON INSPECTION THE OTHER CABLE WAS FAULTY AND LIKELY TO BREAK ALSO. *AK SINCE I WAS STANDING ON THE TAILGATE AT THE TIME, I WAS LUCKY TO AVOID INJURY WHEN THE CABLE BROKE.

May 13, 2007 Structure 84,509 mi

2002 CHEVROLET S-10 TAILGATE CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE. ONE OF THEM BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. UPON INSPECTION THE OTHER CABLE WAS FAULTY AND LIKELY TO BREAK ALSO. *AK SINCE I WAS STANDING ON THE TAILGATE AT THE TIME, I WAS LUCKY TO AVOID INJURY WHEN THE CABLE BROKE.

May 10, 2007 Seat Belts Crash

THE TRUCK WAS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A LARGE TREE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS HIT IN CENTER OF BUMPER WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PUSH ENGINE INTO BULKHEAD AND DISTORTING DASHBOARD AND INTERIOR. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MY FATHER WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT. POLICE REPORTED HE WAS NOT WEARING ...

May 10, 2007 Air Bags Crash

THE TRUCK WAS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A LARGE TREE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS HIT IN CENTER OF BUMPER WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PUSH ENGINE INTO BULKHEAD AND DISTORTING DASHBOARD AND INTERIOR. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MY FATHER WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT. POLICE REPORTED HE WAS NOT WEARING ...

May 10, 2007 Seat Belts Crash

THE TRUCK WAS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A LARGE TREE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS HIT IN CENTER OF BUMPER WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PUSH ENGINE INTO BULKHEAD AND DISTORTING DASHBOARD AND INTERIOR. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MY FATHER WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT. POLICE REPORTED HE WAS NOT WEARING ...

May 10, 2007 Air Bags Crash

THE TRUCK WAS IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH A LARGE TREE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. VEHICLE WAS HIT IN CENTER OF BUMPER WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PUSH ENGINE INTO BULKHEAD AND DISTORTING DASHBOARD AND INTERIOR. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. MY FATHER WAS KILLED IN THE ACCIDENT. POLICE REPORTED HE WAS NOT WEARING ...

Apr 23, 2007 Suspension 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET S10 ZR2. IT HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END, IT WAS EVENTUALLY DISCOVERED TO HAVE NUMEROUS CRACKS AND BROKEN WELDS, MOSTLY ON THE RIGHT SIDE. AT THIS POINT GM HAS OFFERED A 70/30 SPLIT ON REPAIRS, WHICH WE RELUCTANTLY AGREED TO BECAUSE WE NEEDED THE VEHICLE REPAIRED....

Apr 23, 2007 Structure 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET S10 ZR2. IT HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END, IT WAS EVENTUALLY DISCOVERED TO HAVE NUMEROUS CRACKS AND BROKEN WELDS, MOSTLY ON THE RIGHT SIDE. AT THIS POINT GM HAS OFFERED A 70/30 SPLIT ON REPAIRS, WHICH WE RELUCTANTLY AGREED TO BECAUSE WE NEEDED THE VEHICLE REPAIRED....

Apr 23, 2007 Suspension 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET S10 ZR2. IT HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END, IT WAS EVENTUALLY DISCOVERED TO HAVE NUMEROUS CRACKS AND BROKEN WELDS, MOSTLY ON THE RIGHT SIDE. AT THIS POINT GM HAS OFFERED A 70/30 SPLIT ON REPAIRS, WHICH WE RELUCTANTLY AGREED TO BECAUSE WE NEEDED THE VEHICLE REPAIRED....

Apr 23, 2007 Structure 80,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVROLET S10 ZR2. IT HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS IN THE FRONT END, IT WAS EVENTUALLY DISCOVERED TO HAVE NUMEROUS CRACKS AND BROKEN WELDS, MOSTLY ON THE RIGHT SIDE. AT THIS POINT GM HAS OFFERED A 70/30 SPLIT ON REPAIRS, WHICH WE RELUCTANTLY AGREED TO BECAUSE WE NEEDED THE VEHICLE REPAIRED....

Apr 10, 2007 Air Bags Crash 22,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 22,000 . ON FEBRUARY 13, 2007 H THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A DRY DAY WHEN A VEHICLE GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH HIT HIM IN THE REAR , CAUSING THE CONTACTS VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO THE REAR OF THE VE...

Apr 10, 2007 Seats Crash 22,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 22,000 . ON FEBRUARY 13, 2007 H THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A DRY DAY WHEN A VEHICLE GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH HIT HIM IN THE REAR , CAUSING THE CONTACTS VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO THE REAR OF THE VE...

Apr 10, 2007 Air Bags Crash 22,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 22,000 . ON FEBRUARY 13, 2007 H THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A DRY DAY WHEN A VEHICLE GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH HIT HIM IN THE REAR , CAUSING THE CONTACTS VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO THE REAR OF THE VE...

Apr 10, 2007 Seats Crash 22,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 22,000 . ON FEBRUARY 13, 2007 H THE CONTACT WAS SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A DRY DAY WHEN A VEHICLE GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH HIT HIM IN THE REAR , CAUSING THE CONTACTS VEHICLE TO COLLIDE INTO THE REAR OF THE VE...

Feb 25, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

THIRD DOOR ON MY 2002 CHEVY S10 PICKUP WILL NOT OPEN, IT WAS BEEN FIXED TWICE, AND ONCE AGAIN I AM NOT ABLE TO OPEN THIS DOOR WITHOUT EXTREME DIFFICULTY. SHOULD I NEED EASY ACCESS IT WOULD NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO GAIN ACCESS QUICKLY. *JB

Feb 25, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages

THIRD DOOR ON MY 2002 CHEVY S10 PICKUP WILL NOT OPEN, IT WAS BEEN FIXED TWICE, AND ONCE AGAIN I AM NOT ABLE TO OPEN THIS DOOR WITHOUT EXTREME DIFFICULTY. SHOULD I NEED EASY ACCESS IT WOULD NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO GAIN ACCESS QUICKLY. *JB

Feb 23, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 98,500 mi

BROKEN FUEL LINE BELOW DRIVERS SEAT. WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, I REACHED INSIDE AND STARTED THE IGNITION, AFTER WHICH I SAW AN APPROACHING FLUID COMING TOWARD MY FEET. WHILE WAITING FOR THE ENGINE TO WARM-UP, I LOADED THE VEHICLE WITH SOME PERSONAL ITEMS (LUNCH BAG, COFFEE) AND THEN GO...

Feb 23, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 98,500 mi

BROKEN FUEL LINE BELOW DRIVERS SEAT. WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, I REACHED INSIDE AND STARTED THE IGNITION, AFTER WHICH I SAW AN APPROACHING FLUID COMING TOWARD MY FEET. WHILE WAITING FOR THE ENGINE TO WARM-UP, I LOADED THE VEHICLE WITH SOME PERSONAL ITEMS (LUNCH BAG, COFFEE) AND THEN GO...

Feb 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2002 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES DUE TO CORROSION. THE ROTORS WERE FIRST REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 6,000 MILES. THE CONTACT HAS THE REPAIR INVOICES. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THEY WOULD N...

Feb 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 2002 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES DUE TO CORROSION. THE ROTORS WERE FIRST REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 6,000 MILES. THE CONTACT HAS THE REPAIR INVOICES. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THEY WOULD N...

Jan 28, 2007 Power Train 17,461 mi

IN 2003 WITH 17600 MILES THE REACTION SUN SHELL BROKE IN MY 2002 CHEVY S10 PICKUP. IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. ON JANUARY 27 2007 WITH 56000 MILES THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED. THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE PART IS STILL IN THE TRUCK. *NM

Jan 28, 2007 Power Train 17,461 mi

IN 2003 WITH 17600 MILES THE REACTION SUN SHELL BROKE IN MY 2002 CHEVY S10 PICKUP. IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. ON JANUARY 27 2007 WITH 56000 MILES THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED. THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE PART IS STILL IN THE TRUCK. *NM

Jan 23, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 64,809 mi

3 TIMES MY 3RD DOOR LATCH HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2002 S10 PICKUP. *JB

Jan 23, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 64,809 mi

3 TIMES MY 3RD DOOR LATCH HAS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON MY 2002 S10 PICKUP. *JB

Dec 24, 2006 Parking Brake 60,480 mi

2002 CHEVROLET S10. 60,480 MILES. MANUAL TRANSMISSION. 2WD. PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND TRUCK STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. I WAS WORKING NEAR THE TRUCK AND HEARD A LOUD POP, SAME AS WHEN MANUALLY RELEASING THE BRAKE. I LOOKED UP AND THE TRUCK WAS ROLLING. I JUMPED IN A APPLIED T...

Dec 24, 2006 Parking Brake 60,480 mi

2002 CHEVROLET S10. 60,480 MILES. MANUAL TRANSMISSION. 2WD. PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND TRUCK STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. I WAS WORKING NEAR THE TRUCK AND HEARD A LOUD POP, SAME AS WHEN MANUALLY RELEASING THE BRAKE. I LOOKED UP AND THE TRUCK WAS ROLLING. I JUMPED IN A APPLIED T...

Dec 13, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

THIRD DOOR LATCH BREAKS OCCASIONALLY, PREVENTING ACCESS, OR EGRESS TO THE REAR SEAT. LATCH MUST THEN BE REPLACED BEFORE DOOR CAN BE OPENED. A PERSON IN THAT REAR SEAT WOULD BE TRAPPED. PART: DOOR LATCH AND HANDLE REPLACED; OLD PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *NM

Dec 13, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

THIRD DOOR LATCH BREAKS OCCASIONALLY, PREVENTING ACCESS, OR EGRESS TO THE REAR SEAT. LATCH MUST THEN BE REPLACED BEFORE DOOR CAN BE OPENED. A PERSON IN THAT REAR SEAT WOULD BE TRAPPED. PART: DOOR LATCH AND HANDLE REPLACED; OLD PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *NM

Dec 10, 2006 Structure 108,300 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS LOOSE. ONE CAN LITERALLY JIGGLE THE DOOR APPROXIMATELY HALF OF A CENTIMETER UP AND DOWN. THE AUTO DEALERSHIP IN PORTLAND, MAINE (FOREST CITY CHEVROLET - NOW CALLED QUIRK CHEVROLET) ADVISED ME THAT THEY COULD FAIL MY INSPECTION A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO - THAT THERE HAD BEEN R...

Dec 10, 2006 Structure 108,300 mi

THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR IS LOOSE. ONE CAN LITERALLY JIGGLE THE DOOR APPROXIMATELY HALF OF A CENTIMETER UP AND DOWN. THE AUTO DEALERSHIP IN PORTLAND, MAINE (FOREST CITY CHEVROLET - NOW CALLED QUIRK CHEVROLET) ADVISED ME THAT THEY COULD FAIL MY INSPECTION A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO - THAT THERE HAD BEEN R...

Nov 27, 2006 Unknown Or Other 25,700 mi

18 MONTH OLD VEHICLE, PAINT PEELING OFF IN SHEETS DOWN TO BARE METAL ON LOWER FENDERS AND UNDER DOORS ON 2002 EXTENDED CAB S-10, RUSTING IN THOSE AREAS. TRIED TO GET CORRECTION FOR A YEAR AND A HALF. DEALER AND GM CONTACTED, REFUSED TO FIX, STATED WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, MY EXPERIENCE LEADS ME T...

Nov 27, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 25,700 mi

18 MONTH OLD VEHICLE, PAINT PEELING OFF IN SHEETS DOWN TO BARE METAL ON LOWER FENDERS AND UNDER DOORS ON 2002 EXTENDED CAB S-10, RUSTING IN THOSE AREAS. TRIED TO GET CORRECTION FOR A YEAR AND A HALF. DEALER AND GM CONTACTED, REFUSED TO FIX, STATED WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, MY EXPERIENCE LEADS ME T...

Nov 27, 2006 Unknown Or Other 25,700 mi

18 MONTH OLD VEHICLE, PAINT PEELING OFF IN SHEETS DOWN TO BARE METAL ON LOWER FENDERS AND UNDER DOORS ON 2002 EXTENDED CAB S-10, RUSTING IN THOSE AREAS. TRIED TO GET CORRECTION FOR A YEAR AND A HALF. DEALER AND GM CONTACTED, REFUSED TO FIX, STATED WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, MY EXPERIENCE LEADS ME T...

Nov 27, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 25,700 mi

18 MONTH OLD VEHICLE, PAINT PEELING OFF IN SHEETS DOWN TO BARE METAL ON LOWER FENDERS AND UNDER DOORS ON 2002 EXTENDED CAB S-10, RUSTING IN THOSE AREAS. TRIED TO GET CORRECTION FOR A YEAR AND A HALF. DEALER AND GM CONTACTED, REFUSED TO FIX, STATED WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, MY EXPERIENCE LEADS ME T...

Nov 11, 2006 Seats 55,000 mi

2002 S10 SEAT RECLINING ADJUSTMENT CONTROL HANDLE BREAKS OFF WITH NO CONTROL OF POSITION OF SAFE POSITION OF SEATING FOR DRIVER. I HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH A 1999. *JB

Nov 11, 2006 Visibility 55,000 mi

2002 S10 SEAT RECLINING ADJUSTMENT CONTROL HANDLE BREAKS OFF WITH NO CONTROL OF POSITION OF SAFE POSITION OF SEATING FOR DRIVER. I HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH A 1999. *JB

Nov 11, 2006 Seats 55,000 mi

2002 S10 SEAT RECLINING ADJUSTMENT CONTROL HANDLE BREAKS OFF WITH NO CONTROL OF POSITION OF SAFE POSITION OF SEATING FOR DRIVER. I HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH A 1999. *JB

Nov 11, 2006 Visibility 55,000 mi

2002 S10 SEAT RECLINING ADJUSTMENT CONTROL HANDLE BREAKS OFF WITH NO CONTROL OF POSITION OF SAFE POSITION OF SEATING FOR DRIVER. I HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH A 1999. *JB

Oct 20, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 31,925 mi

THE BOLT OF RIGHT SIDE IN THE GAS TANK WAS MISSING WHEN I SENT THE TRUCK TO FIX IN STOCKER CHEVROLET IN 701 BENNER PIKE, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801, ON 10/19/06. MY VEHICLE IS CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP, 2002, MILEAGE 31K. *NM

Oct 20, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 31,925 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED AFTER 31K MILES. CHEVROLET 2002 S10 PICKUP. *NM

Oct 20, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 31,925 mi

THE BOLT OF RIGHT SIDE IN THE GAS TANK WAS MISSING WHEN I SENT THE TRUCK TO FIX IN STOCKER CHEVROLET IN 701 BENNER PIKE, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801, ON 10/19/06. MY VEHICLE IS CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP, 2002, MILEAGE 31K. *NM

Oct 20, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 31,925 mi

FUEL PUMP FAILED AFTER 31K MILES. CHEVROLET 2002 S10 PICKUP. *NM

Oct 18, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

BATTERY LEAKED BATTERY ACID TO THE POINT THAT THE POST COMPLETELY DETACHED ITSELF FROM THE BATTERY UNIT. WHEN EXPLAINED TO DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD THAT THEY SEE THIS PROBLEM VERY FREQUENTLY WITH THESE VEHICLES. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED WITH NO POWER. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ACTUALLY DRIVING WHEN THE CABLE ...

Oct 18, 2006 Electrical System 60,000 mi

BATTERY LEAKED BATTERY ACID TO THE POINT THAT THE POST COMPLETELY DETACHED ITSELF FROM THE BATTERY UNIT. WHEN EXPLAINED TO DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD THAT THEY SEE THIS PROBLEM VERY FREQUENTLY WITH THESE VEHICLES. THIS LEFT ME STRANDED WITH NO POWER. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ACTUALLY DRIVING WHEN THE CABLE ...

Oct 16, 2006 Parking Brake 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. THE HAND BRAKE WAS ALSO APPLIED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGED OR SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS ALERTE...

Oct 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. THE HAND BRAKE WAS ALSO APPLIED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGED OR SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS ALERTE...

Oct 16, 2006 Parking Brake 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. THE HAND BRAKE WAS ALSO APPLIED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGED OR SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS ALERTE...

Oct 16, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. THE HAND BRAKE WAS ALSO APPLIED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGED OR SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS ALERTE...

Oct 9, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 57,175 mi

THE THIRD DOOR LATCH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES ON MY 2002 S10 CHEVROLET PICKUP VIN:1GCS19W629114870 AS FOLLOWS: 1ST AT 10,842 MILES, 2ND AROUND 40,000 MILES REPAIRED ON 10,842 MILES AND THE THIRD TIME TODAY AT 57,175. I BELIEVE THIS PRESENTS A SEVER SAFETY HAZARD SHOULD THERE BE A FIRE AND SOMEON...

Oct 9, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 57,175 mi

THE THIRD DOOR LATCH HAS FAILED THREE TIMES ON MY 2002 S10 CHEVROLET PICKUP VIN:1GCS19W629114870 AS FOLLOWS: 1ST AT 10,842 MILES, 2ND AROUND 40,000 MILES REPAIRED ON 10,842 MILES AND THE THIRD TIME TODAY AT 57,175. I BELIEVE THIS PRESENTS A SEVER SAFETY HAZARD SHOULD THERE BE A FIRE AND SOMEON...

Sep 23, 2006 Structure 87,000 mi

I WAS UNLOADING SOME LIMBS AND BRUSH INTO A BRUSH PILE FROM THE BACK OF MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 TRUCK WHEN BOTH TAILGATE CABLES SNAPPED AND I FELL INTO THE PILE. I WEIGH 200 POUNDS AND THE LIMBS I WAS UNLOADING WEIGHED ABOUT 20 POUNDS. I WAS NOT INJURED AND THERE APPEARS TO BE NO DAMAGE TO THE TAIL...

Sep 23, 2006 Structure 87,000 mi

I WAS UNLOADING SOME LIMBS AND BRUSH INTO A BRUSH PILE FROM THE BACK OF MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 TRUCK WHEN BOTH TAILGATE CABLES SNAPPED AND I FELL INTO THE PILE. I WEIGH 200 POUNDS AND THE LIMBS I WAS UNLOADING WEIGHED ABOUT 20 POUNDS. I WAS NOT INJURED AND THERE APPEARS TO BE NO DAMAGE TO THE TAIL...

Sep 20, 2006 Structure 64,800 mi

I WAS LOADING A STORAGE TRUNK ONTO THE BED OF MY 2002 S10 WHEN BOTH TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES SNAPPED AND DROPPED THE TRUNK OFF OF THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. LUCKILY I WAS NOT STANDING BEHIND IT. I AM AWARE OF THE RECALL ON TAILGATE STRAPS FOR FULL SIZE CHEVROLET TRUCKS, AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE RECALL...

Sep 20, 2006 Structure 64,800 mi

I WAS LOADING A STORAGE TRUNK ONTO THE BED OF MY 2002 S10 WHEN BOTH TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES SNAPPED AND DROPPED THE TRUNK OFF OF THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. LUCKILY I WAS NOT STANDING BEHIND IT. I AM AWARE OF THE RECALL ON TAILGATE STRAPS FOR FULL SIZE CHEVROLET TRUCKS, AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE RECALL...

Sep 9, 2006 Structure 42,360 mi

TAILGATE CABLE BROKE WITH LESS THAN 75 LBS (MY 7YR OLD DAUGHTER) SITTING ON TAILGATE. CABLES APPEARED TO BE CORRODED DUE TO A COATING ON THEM THAT ALLOWED MOISTURE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH CABLE. *JB

Sep 9, 2006 Structure 42,360 mi

TAILGATE CABLE BROKE WITH LESS THAN 75 LBS (MY 7YR OLD DAUGHTER) SITTING ON TAILGATE. CABLES APPEARED TO BE CORRODED DUE TO A COATING ON THEM THAT ALLOWED MOISTURE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH CABLE. *JB

Sep 5, 2006 Structure 41,500 mi

THE CABLE THAT RETAINS THE TAILGATE HAS BROKEN. IT IS ENCASED IN A VINYL COVERING THAT HIDES THE RUST THAT APPEARS TO HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CABLE HAS RUSTED OUT IN THE MIDDLE CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO BE UNSTABLE WHEN LOADING/UNLOADING. WHEN UNLOADING THE TRUCK, THE UNSTABLE TAILGATE CAUSED...

Sep 5, 2006 Structure 41,500 mi

THE CABLE THAT RETAINS THE TAILGATE HAS BROKEN. IT IS ENCASED IN A VINYL COVERING THAT HIDES THE RUST THAT APPEARS TO HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CABLE HAS RUSTED OUT IN THE MIDDLE CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO BE UNSTABLE WHEN LOADING/UNLOADING. WHEN UNLOADING THE TRUCK, THE UNSTABLE TAILGATE CAUSED...

Aug 2, 2006 Structure 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TAILGATE CABLE CORRODED AND FRACTURED IN HALF. THERE WAS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 04V129000, REGARDING THE STRUCTURE: BODY: TAILGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 08/25/06. *JB

Aug 2, 2006 Structure 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TAILGATE CABLE CORRODED AND FRACTURED IN HALF. THERE WAS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 04V129000, REGARDING THE STRUCTURE: BODY: TAILGATE: HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 08/25/06. *JB

Jul 6, 2006 Structure 37,179 mi

2002 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP TRUCK. 37,179 MILES ON VEHICLE. TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE BROKE WITH ONE PERSON SITTING ON THE TAILGATE. PLASTIC COATING RIPPED AWAY REVEALING THAT THE STEEL CABLE WAS VERY RUSTED. *JB

Jul 6, 2006 Structure 37,179 mi

2002 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP TRUCK. 37,179 MILES ON VEHICLE. TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE BROKE WITH ONE PERSON SITTING ON THE TAILGATE. PLASTIC COATING RIPPED AWAY REVEALING THAT THE STEEL CABLE WAS VERY RUSTED. *JB

Jul 4, 2006 Structure

BOTH TAILGATE CABLES BROKE ON MY 02 S-10 UNDER MY WEIGHT(170LBS). *JB

Jul 4, 2006 Structure

BOTH TAILGATE CABLES BROKE ON MY 02 S-10 UNDER MY WEIGHT(170LBS). *JB

Jun 20, 2006 Seat Belts 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT 9 MONTHS AGO THE SEAT BELT FRACTURED. THE FEMALE PORTION OF THE BUCKLE WOULD NOT REMAINED LATCHED TO THE MALE PORTION OF THE BUCKLE. THIS PROBLEM WAS CONSISTENT NOT INTERMITTENT. THE PART TO FIX THE PROBLEM WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER DETERM...

Jun 20, 2006 Seat Belts 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT 9 MONTHS AGO THE SEAT BELT FRACTURED. THE FEMALE PORTION OF THE BUCKLE WOULD NOT REMAINED LATCHED TO THE MALE PORTION OF THE BUCKLE. THIS PROBLEM WAS CONSISTENT NOT INTERMITTENT. THE PART TO FIX THE PROBLEM WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER DETERM...

Jun 19, 2006 Structure

(1) I OWN AN 02 S-10 SPORTS SIDE PICKUP WHICH I RARELY USE THE TAIL GATE. (2) MY 250 LB 6'3" FATHER PUT THE TAILGATE DOWN, SAT ON IT, AND THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES SNAPPED. HE DIDN'T JUMP, HOP, OR SIT DOWN EXCESSIVELY HARD AND THEY BROKE. (3) UPON FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE TAILGATE IT WASN'T CRE...

Jun 19, 2006 Structure

(1) I OWN AN 02 S-10 SPORTS SIDE PICKUP WHICH I RARELY USE THE TAIL GATE. (2) MY 250 LB 6'3" FATHER PUT THE TAILGATE DOWN, SAT ON IT, AND THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES SNAPPED. HE DIDN'T JUMP, HOP, OR SIT DOWN EXCESSIVELY HARD AND THEY BROKE. (3) UPON FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE TAILGATE IT WASN'T CRE...

Jun 16, 2006 Structure 54,595 mi

BOTH CABLES SECURING THE TAIL GATE ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 BROKE. WHILE THERE WAS NO DAMAGE THERE COULD HAVE BEEN IF MY WIFE HAD NOT BEEN ALERT AND PREVENTED THE TAILGATE FROM DROPPING. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS CURRENT A PRODUCT SAFETY MEMO FOR THE 1999-2000 CHEV SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA. *NM

Jun 16, 2006 Structure 54,595 mi

BOTH CABLES SECURING THE TAIL GATE ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 BROKE. WHILE THERE WAS NO DAMAGE THERE COULD HAVE BEEN IF MY WIFE HAD NOT BEEN ALERT AND PREVENTED THE TAILGATE FROM DROPPING. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS CURRENT A PRODUCT SAFETY MEMO FOR THE 1999-2000 CHEV SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA. *NM

Jun 6, 2006 Structure 79,006 mi

WHEN OPENING THE TAILGATE ON MY TRUCK BOTH CABLES BROKE IN THE MIDDLE DUE TO CORROSION. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM GM HAS ON THEIR LARGER TRUCKS WHICH HAVE BEEN RECALLED. *NM

Jun 6, 2006 Structure 79,006 mi

WHEN OPENING THE TAILGATE ON MY TRUCK BOTH CABLES BROKE IN THE MIDDLE DUE TO CORROSION. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM GM HAS ON THEIR LARGER TRUCKS WHICH HAVE BEEN RECALLED. *NM

May 26, 2006 Power Train 57,150 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED.

May 26, 2006 Power Train 57,150 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED.

Apr 12, 2006 Structure 40,000 mi

MY CHEVY 2002 S10 PICKUP TAILGATE CABLES BROKE WITHIN 1 YEAR AND MY AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT IN JUNE 2003....I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVY!! THE TAILGATE HIT MY FOOT AND BRUISED IT GOOD. *NM

Apr 12, 2006 Equipment 40,000 mi

MY CHEVY 2002 S10 PICKUP TAILGATE CABLES BROKE WITHIN 1 YEAR AND MY AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT IN JUNE 2003....I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVY!! THE TAILGATE HIT MY FOOT AND BRUISED IT GOOD. *NM

Apr 12, 2006 Structure 40,000 mi

MY CHEVY 2002 S10 PICKUP TAILGATE CABLES BROKE WITHIN 1 YEAR AND MY AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT IN JUNE 2003....I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVY!! THE TAILGATE HIT MY FOOT AND BRUISED IT GOOD. *NM

Apr 12, 2006 Equipment 40,000 mi

MY CHEVY 2002 S10 PICKUP TAILGATE CABLES BROKE WITHIN 1 YEAR AND MY AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT IN JUNE 2003....I'LL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVY!! THE TAILGATE HIT MY FOOT AND BRUISED IT GOOD. *NM

Apr 7, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 79,412 mi

DRIVERS DOOR LATCH HAS FAILED. NO LONGER CAN LATCH, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A ISSUE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF DOOR COMING OPEN OR ROUNDING A CURVE. ON 9-13-04 MY 3RD DOOR LATCH WAS ALSO REPLACED DUE TO BREAKAGE OF HANDLE .NOW TO THIS DATE I HAVE TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER DOOR LATCH WITH THE SAME FAILURE OF D...

Apr 7, 2006 Power Train 103,444 mi

FRONT BEARING HUBS HAVE GONE BAD. THIS HAS HAPPEN ONLY 3,000 AFTER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AT 100,000. I HAD LOUD GRINDING AND VIBRATION IN FRONT AFTER I TOOK OFF WINTER AGGRESSIVE SNOW TIRES. THE SNOW TIRES HAVE MASKED THE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERVICED IF HEARD. TOOK IT...

Apr 7, 2006 Suspension 103,444 mi

FRONT BEARING HUBS HAVE GONE BAD. THIS HAS HAPPEN ONLY 3,000 AFTER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AT 100,000. I HAD LOUD GRINDING AND VIBRATION IN FRONT AFTER I TOOK OFF WINTER AGGRESSIVE SNOW TIRES. THE SNOW TIRES HAVE MASKED THE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERVICED IF HEARD. TOOK IT...

Apr 7, 2006 Suspension 103,444 mi

FRONT BEARING HUBS HAVE GONE BAD. THIS HAS HAPPEN ONLY 3,000 AFTER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AT 100,000. I HAD LOUD GRINDING AND VIBRATION IN FRONT AFTER I TOOK OFF WINTER AGGRESSIVE SNOW TIRES. THE SNOW TIRES HAVE MASKED THE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERVICED IF HEARD. TOOK IT...

Apr 7, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 79,412 mi

DRIVERS DOOR LATCH HAS FAILED. NO LONGER CAN LATCH, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A ISSUE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF DOOR COMING OPEN OR ROUNDING A CURVE. ON 9-13-04 MY 3RD DOOR LATCH WAS ALSO REPLACED DUE TO BREAKAGE OF HANDLE .NOW TO THIS DATE I HAVE TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER DOOR LATCH WITH THE SAME FAILURE OF D...

Apr 7, 2006 Power Train 103,444 mi

FRONT BEARING HUBS HAVE GONE BAD. THIS HAS HAPPEN ONLY 3,000 AFTER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AT 100,000. I HAD LOUD GRINDING AND VIBRATION IN FRONT AFTER I TOOK OFF WINTER AGGRESSIVE SNOW TIRES. THE SNOW TIRES HAVE MASKED THE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERVICED IF HEARD. TOOK IT...

Apr 7, 2006 Suspension 103,444 mi

FRONT BEARING HUBS HAVE GONE BAD. THIS HAS HAPPEN ONLY 3,000 AFTER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AT 100,000. I HAD LOUD GRINDING AND VIBRATION IN FRONT AFTER I TOOK OFF WINTER AGGRESSIVE SNOW TIRES. THE SNOW TIRES HAVE MASKED THE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERVICED IF HEARD. TOOK IT...

Apr 7, 2006 Suspension 103,444 mi

FRONT BEARING HUBS HAVE GONE BAD. THIS HAS HAPPEN ONLY 3,000 AFTER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AT 100,000. I HAD LOUD GRINDING AND VIBRATION IN FRONT AFTER I TOOK OFF WINTER AGGRESSIVE SNOW TIRES. THE SNOW TIRES HAVE MASKED THE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERVICED IF HEARD. TOOK IT...

Apr 3, 2006 Visibility 19,062 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DEFROSTER THAT BEGAN AT UNDER 20,000 MILES. THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED REPAIRS TWICE UNDER WARRANTY. AS I AM ONCE AGAIN HAVING THE PROBLEM, AND OFF OF THE WARRANTY, I BEGAN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET FOR INFORMATION. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE TRANSFER CASE VACUUM SWITC...

Apr 3, 2006 Visibility 19,062 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE DEFROSTER THAT BEGAN AT UNDER 20,000 MILES. THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED REPAIRS TWICE UNDER WARRANTY. AS I AM ONCE AGAIN HAVING THE PROBLEM, AND OFF OF THE WARRANTY, I BEGAN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET FOR INFORMATION. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE TRANSFER CASE VACUUM SWITC...

Mar 18, 2006 Structure 77,200 mi

I READ WITH PERSONAL INTEREST ABOUT THE GM RECALL FOR FULL SIZE PICKUP TAILGATE CABLE FAILURES. WHILE I OWN A 2002 CHEVY S10 PICKUP AND HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILED CABLE DUE TO RUST, MY TRUCK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHY? AS IT IS NOW THE TAILGATE IS NOT USABLE UNTIL THEY ARE REPLACED,...

Mar 18, 2006 Structure 77,200 mi

I READ WITH PERSONAL INTEREST ABOUT THE GM RECALL FOR FULL SIZE PICKUP TAILGATE CABLE FAILURES. WHILE I OWN A 2002 CHEVY S10 PICKUP AND HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILED CABLE DUE TO RUST, MY TRUCK IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHY? AS IT IS NOW THE TAILGATE IS NOT USABLE UNTIL THEY ARE REPLACED,...

Mar 14, 2006 Structure 73,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STANDING ON THE TAILGATE, THE DRIVER SIDE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE CABLE IS BREAKING. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V129000, REGARDING THE TAILGATE CABLE. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT I...

Mar 14, 2006 Structure 73,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STANDING ON THE TAILGATE, THE DRIVER SIDE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING MINOR INJURIES. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE CABLE IS BREAKING. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V129000, REGARDING THE TAILGATE CABLE. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, IT I...

Mar 11, 2006 Structure 32,000 mi

MY SON-IN-LAW SAT DOWN ON THE TAILGATE OF MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 AND BOTH TAILGATE CABLES BROKE. HE FELL TO THE GROUND BUT ONLY SUFFERED MINOR SCRAPES AND A SPRAINED ANKLE AND BACK. I HAD THE CABLES REPLACED AT THE DEALER WHERE I HAD BOUGHT THE TRUCK. THERE WERE RECALLS IN FORCE FOR OTHER GMC ...

Mar 11, 2006 Structure 27,500 mi

HAVING READ ABOUT THE GM RECALL FOR THE FULL SIZE PICKUP TAILGATE CABLES ONE OF TWO CABLES FAILED ON MY 2002 S10 CREW CAB P/U. I REPLACED ONLY ONE BECAUSE OF THE COST. THE CABLE FAILED AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, APPROXIMATELY THREE AND HALF YEARS. THIS WAS WITH NORMAL USAGE, NO HEAVY WEIGHTS, T...

Mar 11, 2006 Structure 32,000 mi

MY SON-IN-LAW SAT DOWN ON THE TAILGATE OF MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 AND BOTH TAILGATE CABLES BROKE. HE FELL TO THE GROUND BUT ONLY SUFFERED MINOR SCRAPES AND A SPRAINED ANKLE AND BACK. I HAD THE CABLES REPLACED AT THE DEALER WHERE I HAD BOUGHT THE TRUCK. THERE WERE RECALLS IN FORCE FOR OTHER GMC ...

Mar 11, 2006 Structure 27,500 mi

HAVING READ ABOUT THE GM RECALL FOR THE FULL SIZE PICKUP TAILGATE CABLES ONE OF TWO CABLES FAILED ON MY 2002 S10 CREW CAB P/U. I REPLACED ONLY ONE BECAUSE OF THE COST. THE CABLE FAILED AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, APPROXIMATELY THREE AND HALF YEARS. THIS WAS WITH NORMAL USAGE, NO HEAVY WEIGHTS, T...

Mar 10, 2006 Structure 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE OPENING THE TAILGATE THE CABLES ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE WERE BROKEN. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V129000, REGARDING THE STRUCTURE BODY TAILGATE HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE R...

Mar 10, 2006 Structure 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE OPENING THE TAILGATE THE CABLES ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE WERE BROKEN. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V129000, REGARDING THE STRUCTURE BODY TAILGATE HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE R...

Feb 13, 2006 Structure 46,610 mi

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP BROKE WHILE OPENING AND FELL ONTO MY FOOT. FOOT WAS ONLY BRUISED AND I DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. BOTH OF THE TAILGATE CABLES HAD CORRODED AND SNAPPED AT THE SAME TIME. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON CHEVROLET PROBLEM, AS CHEVROLET AND GMC F...

Feb 13, 2006 Structure 46,610 mi

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP BROKE WHILE OPENING AND FELL ONTO MY FOOT. FOOT WAS ONLY BRUISED AND I DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. BOTH OF THE TAILGATE CABLES HAD CORRODED AND SNAPPED AT THE SAME TIME. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON CHEVROLET PROBLEM, AS CHEVROLET AND GMC F...

Jan 27, 2006 Structure 8,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LEANS TO THE LEFT. THE DEALERSHIP ORIGINALLY EXPLAINED THEY COULD REPAIR THE DEFECT. WHEN THE DEALER TOOK THE FRONT END APART, THE FRONT SPRINGS WERE ON BACKWARDS. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NO MORE THAN ONE-HALF INCH OFF, THEY COULD NOT MA...

Jan 27, 2006 Structure 8,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE LEANS TO THE LEFT. THE DEALERSHIP ORIGINALLY EXPLAINED THEY COULD REPAIR THE DEFECT. WHEN THE DEALER TOOK THE FRONT END APART, THE FRONT SPRINGS WERE ON BACKWARDS. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NO MORE THAN ONE-HALF INCH OFF, THEY COULD NOT MA...

Jan 20, 2006 Structure 49,000 mi

PLACED ABOUT A 200 POUND TORCH ON TAILGATE WHEN LIFING INTO 2002 CHEVY S10 TRUCK. TAILGATE CABLE BROKE. ALTHOUGH NO INJURIES OR DAMAGED PROPERTY THAT DAY, IN THE FUTURE A 275 POUND OWNER COULD HAVE BEEN ON THE TAILGATE AND A BROKEN CABLE COULD CAUSE BROKEN BONES OR LACERATIONS. TO CORRECT PROBLEM...

Jan 20, 2006 Structure 49,000 mi

PLACED ABOUT A 200 POUND TORCH ON TAILGATE WHEN LIFING INTO 2002 CHEVY S10 TRUCK. TAILGATE CABLE BROKE. ALTHOUGH NO INJURIES OR DAMAGED PROPERTY THAT DAY, IN THE FUTURE A 275 POUND OWNER COULD HAVE BEEN ON THE TAILGATE AND A BROKEN CABLE COULD CAUSE BROKEN BONES OR LACERATIONS. TO CORRECT PROBLEM...

Dec 22, 2005 Electrical System 15,240 mi

2002 CHEVY S-10 BATTERY ACID LEAKED. *TS *JB

Dec 22, 2005 Electrical System 15,240 mi

2002 CHEVY S-10 BATTERY ACID LEAKED. *TS *JB

Dec 18, 2005 Structure

ONE OF THE CABLES THAT SUPPORT THE OPEN TAILGATE ON MY 2002 CHEVY S-10 FAILED AND BROKE WHEN OPENING THE TAILGATE. I HAVE NOT YET REPLACED THIS PART BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN THAT THE PART HAS BEEN RECALLED IN OTHER CHEVY TRUCKS. WHY IS THIS TRUCK MODEL NOT INCLUDED IN THE PAST RECALLS? *NM

Dec 18, 2005 Structure

ONE OF THE CABLES THAT SUPPORT THE OPEN TAILGATE ON MY 2002 CHEVY S-10 FAILED AND BROKE WHEN OPENING THE TAILGATE. I HAVE NOT YET REPLACED THIS PART BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN THAT THE PART HAS BEEN RECALLED IN OTHER CHEVY TRUCKS. WHY IS THIS TRUCK MODEL NOT INCLUDED IN THE PAST RECALLS? *NM

Dec 12, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STEPPING OFF THE TAILGATE THE CABLES BROKE SIMULTANEOUSLY. HE PURCHASED THE PARTS TO FIX THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.*AK

Dec 12, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONTACT STATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER STEPPING OFF THE TAILGATE THE CABLES BROKE SIMULTANEOUSLY. HE PURCHASED THE PARTS TO FIX THE VEHICLE HIMSELF. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE.*AK

Dec 1, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 200,000 mi

DOOR HANDLE FAILURE. *JB

Dec 1, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 200,000 mi

DOOR HANDLE FAILURE. *JB

Nov 29, 2005 Structure 42,500 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP. I WAS HELPING A FRIEND MOVE SOME SMALL FURNITURE WHEN AT THE END OF OUR LAST RUN I NOTICED MY TAILGATE WAS RESTING ON MY BUMPER. APPARENTLY THE TAILGATE CABLES SNAPPED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE SITE OF FAILURE WHERE THE CABLE SNAPPED WAS RUSTED THROUGH. NOW THI...

Nov 29, 2005 Structure 42,500 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP. I WAS HELPING A FRIEND MOVE SOME SMALL FURNITURE WHEN AT THE END OF OUR LAST RUN I NOTICED MY TAILGATE WAS RESTING ON MY BUMPER. APPARENTLY THE TAILGATE CABLES SNAPPED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE SITE OF FAILURE WHERE THE CABLE SNAPPED WAS RUSTED THROUGH. NOW THI...

Nov 3, 2005 Air Bags Crash 32,705 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE HAD BEEN NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON THAT WARNED THE CONTACT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS NOT WORKING.*AK

Nov 3, 2005 Air Bags Crash 32,705 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE HAD BEEN NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON THAT WARNED THE CONTACT THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS NOT WORKING.*AK

Oct 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BRAKE PROBLEM IN WHICH THE ABS WOULD LOCK UP WHEN USED OR DRIVEN ON GRAVEL AND ON WET PAVEMENT. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER SAID THAT THE DEALER DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER HAD NOT CONTACTED GM. WHEN THE ...

Oct 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A BRAKE PROBLEM IN WHICH THE ABS WOULD LOCK UP WHEN USED OR DRIVEN ON GRAVEL AND ON WET PAVEMENT. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER SAID THAT THE DEALER DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER HAD NOT CONTACTED GM. WHEN THE ...

Oct 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,800 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT A HIGH SPEED THE BRAKES WILL CHATTER. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR AND IT WILL PULSATE. THE BRAKES WILL NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP, BUT HAS EXTENDED STOPPING DIS...

Oct 21, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33,800 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT A HIGH SPEED THE BRAKES WILL CHATTER. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR AND IT WILL PULSATE. THE BRAKES WILL NOT ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP, BUT HAS EXTENDED STOPPING DIS...

Oct 15, 2005 Structure 83,789 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 CREW CAB PICK-UP 4 X 4. I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT FAILURE OF THE TAIL GATE CABLES. THE CABLES HAD CORRODED IN THE CENTER AND THEN BROKE. CHEVROLET HAS A RECALL ON CABLES FOR THE LARGER PICK UPS, BUT DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR THE S-10'S. *NM

Oct 15, 2005 Structure 83,789 mi

I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 CREW CAB PICK-UP 4 X 4. I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT FAILURE OF THE TAIL GATE CABLES. THE CABLES HAD CORRODED IN THE CENTER AND THEN BROKE. CHEVROLET HAS A RECALL ON CABLES FOR THE LARGER PICK UPS, BUT DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR THE S-10'S. *NM

Sep 22, 2005 Unknown Or Other 50,129 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT ON HIS 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 SPARE TIRE BROKE LOOSE FROM THE CABLE THAT IT WAS ATTACHED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH. THE CONSUMER HEARD THE NOISE WHEN THE TIRE FELL OFF. THEN, THE TIRE FELL OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND ALMOST...

Sep 22, 2005 Unknown Or Other 50,129 mi

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT ON HIS 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 SPARE TIRE BROKE LOOSE FROM THE CABLE THAT IT WAS ATTACHED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT 20-25 MPH. THE CONSUMER HEARD THE NOISE WHEN THE TIRE FELL OFF. THEN, THE TIRE FELL OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET AND ALMOST...

Sep 8, 2005 Structure

DT: 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONSUMER STATES THE CABLES THAT HOLD THE TAILGATE BOTH SNAPPED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THERE WAS NOTHING ON THE TAILGATE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CABLES WERE NOT SHOWING ANY SIGN OF WEAR. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD ...

Sep 8, 2005 Structure

DT: 2002 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONSUMER STATES THE CABLES THAT HOLD THE TAILGATE BOTH SNAPPED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THERE WAS NOTHING ON THE TAILGATE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CABLES WERE NOT SHOWING ANY SIGN OF WEAR. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD ...

Aug 25, 2005 Structure 21,000 mi

2002 CHEVY S10 3 DOOR PICKUP TRUCK, 22,000 MILES, ONE OWNER. REAR TAILGATE CABLES RUSTED AND BROKEN.

Aug 25, 2005 Structure 21,000 mi

2002 CHEVY S10 3 DOOR PICKUP TRUCK, 22,000 MILES, ONE OWNER. REAR TAILGATE CABLES RUSTED AND BROKEN.

Aug 24, 2005 Structure 50,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE TAILGATE CABLE BROKE DURING MOTION AND THE TAILGATE SLAMMED DOWN. THIS HAPPENED ON 8-20-05. HE WAS GOING APPROX. 40 MPH.CONTACTED THE DEALER AS WELL AS GM, AND THEY TOLD HER THAT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN PREVIOUS RECALLS ON OLDER YEAR MODELS.SHE IWASVERY CONCERNE...

Aug 24, 2005 Structure 50,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE TAILGATE CABLE BROKE DURING MOTION AND THE TAILGATE SLAMMED DOWN. THIS HAPPENED ON 8-20-05. HE WAS GOING APPROX. 40 MPH.CONTACTED THE DEALER AS WELL AS GM, AND THEY TOLD HER THAT THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN PREVIOUS RECALLS ON OLDER YEAR MODELS.SHE IWASVERY CONCERNE...

Aug 23, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 36,475 mi

LEFT CABLE ON THE TAILGATE BROKE AND THE GATE FELL TO THE GROUND CAUSING THE CORNER OF THE GATE TO BEND AND SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE TAILGATE

Aug 23, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 36,475 mi

LEFT CABLE ON THE TAILGATE BROKE AND THE GATE FELL TO THE GROUND CAUSING THE CORNER OF THE GATE TO BEND AND SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE TAILGATE

Aug 2, 2005 Steering 4,025 mi

FOLLOWING ARE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE OWNING IT. ALL OF WHICH I FEEL HAS CAUSED ME GREAT INCONVENIENCE, AND RECENTLY TOO MUCH MONEY. I HAVE SENT LETTERS TO GMC JUST TODAY TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE AND COST. OCTOBER 21, 2002 AT 4035 MILES T...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,025 mi

FOLLOWING ARE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE OWNING IT. ALL OF WHICH I FEEL HAS CAUSED ME GREAT INCONVENIENCE, AND RECENTLY TOO MUCH MONEY. I HAVE SENT LETTERS TO GMC JUST TODAY TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE AND COST. OCTOBER 21, 2002 AT 4035 MILES T...

Aug 2, 2005 Structure 4,025 mi

FOLLOWING ARE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE OWNING IT. ALL OF WHICH I FEEL HAS CAUSED ME GREAT INCONVENIENCE, AND RECENTLY TOO MUCH MONEY. I HAVE SENT LETTERS TO GMC JUST TODAY TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE AND COST. OCTOBER 21, 2002 AT 4035 MILES T...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,025 mi

FOLLOWING ARE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE OWNING IT. ALL OF WHICH I FEEL HAS CAUSED ME GREAT INCONVENIENCE, AND RECENTLY TOO MUCH MONEY. I HAVE SENT LETTERS TO GMC JUST TODAY TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE AND COST. OCTOBER 21, 2002 AT 4035 MILES T...

Aug 2, 2005 Equipment 4,025 mi

FOLLOWING ARE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE OWNING IT. ALL OF WHICH I FEEL HAS CAUSED ME GREAT INCONVENIENCE, AND RECENTLY TOO MUCH MONEY. I HAVE SENT LETTERS TO GMC JUST TODAY TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE AND COST. OCTOBER 21, 2002 AT 4035 MILES T...

Aug 2, 2005 Steering 4,025 mi

FOLLOWING ARE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE OWNING IT. ALL OF WHICH I FEEL HAS CAUSED ME GREAT INCONVENIENCE, AND RECENTLY TOO MUCH MONEY. I HAVE SENT LETTERS TO GMC JUST TODAY TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE AND COST. OCTOBER 21, 2002 AT 4035 MILES T...

Aug 2, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,025 mi

FOLLOWING ARE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE OWNING IT. ALL OF WHICH I FEEL HAS CAUSED ME GREAT INCONVENIENCE, AND RECENTLY TOO MUCH MONEY. I HAVE SENT LETTERS TO GMC JUST TODAY TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE AND COST. OCTOBER 21, 2002 AT 4035 MILES T...

Aug 2, 2005 Structure 4,025 mi

FOLLOWING ARE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE OWNING IT. ALL OF WHICH I FEEL HAS CAUSED ME GREAT INCONVENIENCE, AND RECENTLY TOO MUCH MONEY. I HAVE SENT LETTERS TO GMC JUST TODAY TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE AND COST. OCTOBER 21, 2002 AT 4035 MILES T...

Aug 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,025 mi

FOLLOWING ARE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE OWNING IT. ALL OF WHICH I FEEL HAS CAUSED ME GREAT INCONVENIENCE, AND RECENTLY TOO MUCH MONEY. I HAVE SENT LETTERS TO GMC JUST TODAY TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE AND COST. OCTOBER 21, 2002 AT 4035 MILES T...

Aug 2, 2005 Equipment 4,025 mi

FOLLOWING ARE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE OWNING IT. ALL OF WHICH I FEEL HAS CAUSED ME GREAT INCONVENIENCE, AND RECENTLY TOO MUCH MONEY. I HAVE SENT LETTERS TO GMC JUST TODAY TO SEE IF THEY ARE GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE INCONVENIENCE AND COST. OCTOBER 21, 2002 AT 4035 MILES T...

Aug 1, 2005 Structure 61,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATED 2002 CHEVROLET, S-10 TAILGATE CABLES BROKE AT THE SAME TIME. CONSUMER WAS LOADING STRAW , AND SET A BALE OF STRAW ON THE TAILGATE. WHEN THE WEIGHT WAS APPLIED TO THE TAILGATE BOTH CABLES SNAPPED. THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CABLE. THE CABLES SNAPPED UNDERNEATH THE...

Aug 1, 2005 Structure 61,000 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATED 2002 CHEVROLET, S-10 TAILGATE CABLES BROKE AT THE SAME TIME. CONSUMER WAS LOADING STRAW , AND SET A BALE OF STRAW ON THE TAILGATE. WHEN THE WEIGHT WAS APPLIED TO THE TAILGATE BOTH CABLES SNAPPED. THERE WAS CORROSION ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CABLE. THE CABLES SNAPPED UNDERNEATH THE...

Jul 14, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 40,950 mi

2002 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP. FAILURE OF TAILGATE CABLES. WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS BOTH TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES BROKE IN THE GENERAL LOCATION OF THE CLOSE POSITION BEND. BOTH CABLES APPEAR TO BE OF IRON MATERIAL. I KNOW OTHER CHEVROLET TRUCKS HAVE A RECALL TO REPLACE THIS CABLE WITH A STEEL MATERIAL...

Jul 14, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 40,950 mi

2002 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP. FAILURE OF TAILGATE CABLES. WITHIN THE PAST 2 MONTHS BOTH TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES BROKE IN THE GENERAL LOCATION OF THE CLOSE POSITION BEND. BOTH CABLES APPEAR TO BE OF IRON MATERIAL. I KNOW OTHER CHEVROLET TRUCKS HAVE A RECALL TO REPLACE THIS CABLE WITH A STEEL MATERIAL...

Jul 11, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 13,500 mi

(1) NONE (2) CABLE ON TAILGATE LATCH BROKE. (LATCH2507F PART NUMBER 15726085) I JUST NOTICED ONE DAY THAT THE CABLE WAS BROKEN. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES SINCE I NOTICED THE FAILURE. (3) I REPLACED THE TAILGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY. I HAVE THE OLD PARTS.

Jul 11, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2002 CHEVY S10 TRUCK IN JUNE OF 2002. OCTOBER 21, 2002 AT 4035 MILES THE IDLER ARM WAS REPLACED. JANUARY 2003 THE HEAT SENSOR FOR THE HEATER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AS THE BLOWER WORKED BUT THE HEAT WOULDN'T. MARCH 4, 2004 AT 26, 345 MILES THE IDLER ARM WAS REPLACED. ALSO, THE DRIVERS...

Jul 11, 2005 Structure

DT: CONSUMER STATES THE TAILGATE ON THE CHEVROLET S10 THE CABLES BROKE. CHEVROLET FIXED THE CABLES BUT WOULD NOT FIX THE TAILGATE WHERE IT WAS DENTED FROM HITTING THE BUMPER. CONSUMER'S 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS UNLOADING THE BED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CABLES WERE RUSTING, BUT THE CONSUMER DID ...

Jul 11, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON JULY 3, 2005. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, HE HAD SMELLED AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASH. ACCORDING TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, THE FUSE BOX HAD SHORTED OUT IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A FIRE REPORT FILED. T...

Jul 11, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 13,500 mi

(1) NONE (2) CABLE ON TAILGATE LATCH BROKE. (LATCH2507F PART NUMBER 15726085) I JUST NOTICED ONE DAY THAT THE CABLE WAS BROKEN. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES SINCE I NOTICED THE FAILURE. (3) I REPLACED THE TAILGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY. I HAVE THE OLD PARTS.

Jul 11, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 49,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2002 CHEVY S10 TRUCK IN JUNE OF 2002. OCTOBER 21, 2002 AT 4035 MILES THE IDLER ARM WAS REPLACED. JANUARY 2003 THE HEAT SENSOR FOR THE HEATER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AS THE BLOWER WORKED BUT THE HEAT WOULDN'T. MARCH 4, 2004 AT 26, 345 MILES THE IDLER ARM WAS REPLACED. ALSO, THE DRIVERS...

Jul 11, 2005 Structure

DT: CONSUMER STATES THE TAILGATE ON THE CHEVROLET S10 THE CABLES BROKE. CHEVROLET FIXED THE CABLES BUT WOULD NOT FIX THE TAILGATE WHERE IT WAS DENTED FROM HITTING THE BUMPER. CONSUMER'S 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS UNLOADING THE BED WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE CABLES WERE RUSTING, BUT THE CONSUMER DID ...

Jul 11, 2005 Electrical System Fire

DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT HIS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON JULY 3, 2005. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, HE HAD SMELLED AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASH. ACCORDING TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, THE FUSE BOX HAD SHORTED OUT IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS A FIRE REPORT FILED. T...

Jun 17, 2005 Structure 56,000 mi

DT: THE CABLES THAT HOLD THE TAILGATE LEVEL RUSTED AND BROKE. TAILGATE GOES UP BUT CONSUMER CANNOT LET IT DOWN BECAUSE IT RIDES ON THE BUMPER. CONTACTED CHEVROLET, THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON A S-10. *AK

Jun 17, 2005 Structure 56,000 mi

DT: THE CABLES THAT HOLD THE TAILGATE LEVEL RUSTED AND BROKE. TAILGATE GOES UP BUT CONSUMER CANNOT LET IT DOWN BECAUSE IT RIDES ON THE BUMPER. CONTACTED CHEVROLET, THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON A S-10. *AK

Jun 13, 2005 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

I NOTICED ONE OF THE TAILGATE CABLES ON MY 2002 CHEVEROLET S-10 PICKUP (45,000 MILES) APPEARED TO BE STREACHED. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION I FOUND THE CABLE WAS SEPARATING UNDER THE COATING. THE OPPOSITE SIDE WAS FOUND TO BE IN THE SAME CONDITION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD GM HAD N...

Jun 13, 2005 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

I NOTICED ONE OF THE TAILGATE CABLES ON MY 2002 CHEVEROLET S-10 PICKUP (45,000 MILES) APPEARED TO BE STREACHED. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION I FOUND THE CABLE WAS SEPARATING UNDER THE COATING. THE OPPOSITE SIDE WAS FOUND TO BE IN THE SAME CONDITION. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD GM HAD N...

Jun 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ROTATORS WERE BAD, PICTURES WERE TAKEN AND THERE WAS UNUSUAL FLAKING. THE ROTORS WERE WORN SMOOTH AND NOT PITTED. THERE WAS EXCESSIVE NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. ALL OF THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE PITTING BEING SO SEVERE THAT IT COULD NOT BE USED. THE DEALE...

Jun 10, 2005 Power Train 42,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ROTATORS WERE BAD, PICTURES WERE TAKEN AND THERE WAS UNUSUAL FLAKING. THE ROTORS WERE WORN SMOOTH AND NOT PITTED. THERE WAS EXCESSIVE NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. ALL OF THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE PITTING BEING SO SEVERE THAT IT COULD NOT BE USED. THE DEALE...

Jun 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 42,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ROTATORS WERE BAD, PICTURES WERE TAKEN AND THERE WAS UNUSUAL FLAKING. THE ROTORS WERE WORN SMOOTH AND NOT PITTED. THERE WAS EXCESSIVE NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. ALL OF THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE PITTING BEING SO SEVERE THAT IT COULD NOT BE USED. THE DEALE...

Jun 10, 2005 Power Train 42,000 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ROTATORS WERE BAD, PICTURES WERE TAKEN AND THERE WAS UNUSUAL FLAKING. THE ROTORS WERE WORN SMOOTH AND NOT PITTED. THERE WAS EXCESSIVE NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. ALL OF THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE PITTING BEING SO SEVERE THAT IT COULD NOT BE USED. THE DEALE...

May 13, 2005 Structure 33,200 mi

THE TAILGATE STRAPS BROKE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS CLOSING THE TAILGATE. THE TAILGATE SLIPPED OUT OF THE CONSUMER'S HAND AND THE STRAPS BROKE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO HELP. *AK THE MANUFACTURER DID OFFER TO PAY FOR THE LABOR BUT NOT THE PARTS. *SC *JB

May 13, 2005 Air Bags Crash 32,500 mi

DT: HIT AND KILLED TWO HORSES, THE CONSUMER HIT THEM WITH THE FRONT END OF HER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT BUT STILL HIT THE WINDSHIELD, THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONSOLE. SHE SUFFERED SEVERAL MAJOR INJURIES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANU...

May 13, 2005 Structure 33,200 mi

THE TAILGATE STRAPS BROKE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS CLOSING THE TAILGATE. THE TAILGATE SLIPPED OUT OF THE CONSUMER'S HAND AND THE STRAPS BROKE. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED NO HELP. *AK THE MANUFACTURER DID OFFER TO PAY FOR THE LABOR BUT NOT THE PARTS. *SC *JB

May 13, 2005 Air Bags Crash 32,500 mi

DT: HIT AND KILLED TWO HORSES, THE CONSUMER HIT THEM WITH THE FRONT END OF HER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT BUT STILL HIT THE WINDSHIELD, THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONSOLE. SHE SUFFERED SEVERAL MAJOR INJURIES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANU...

May 10, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

AS I OPENED TEH TAILGATE TO MY S-10 CREW CAB THE CABLE BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. THERE WAS NO WEIGHT ON THE TAILGATE EXCEPT THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT ITSELF. I KNOW THE BIGGER TRUCKS ARE RECALLED WHY ARE THESE NOT RECALLED. LOOKING INTO THE BROKEN PROTECTIVE COATING AROUND THE CABLE, YOU CAN SEE WHERE IT IS...

May 10, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

AS I OPENED TEH TAILGATE TO MY S-10 CREW CAB THE CABLE BROKE ON BOTH SIDES. THERE WAS NO WEIGHT ON THE TAILGATE EXCEPT THE WEIGHT OF THE UNIT ITSELF. I KNOW THE BIGGER TRUCKS ARE RECALLED WHY ARE THESE NOT RECALLED. LOOKING INTO THE BROKEN PROTECTIVE COATING AROUND THE CABLE, YOU CAN SEE WHERE IT IS...

May 3, 2005 Interior Lighting 18,000 mi

WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WHEN DOORS ARE AJAR; TRUCK IS A CREW CAB. HAS CHILD SAFETY LOCKS. *AK

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME SITUATION WITH THE ABS BRAKES ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 CREW CAB PICK-UP TRUCK AS DESCRIBED BELOW: FEDS PROBE GM BRAKES TUESDAY, MAY 03, 2005 THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION SAID MONDAY THAT STOPPING DISTANCES MAY INCREASE WHEN THE BRA...

May 3, 2005 Interior Lighting 18,000 mi

WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON WHEN DOORS ARE AJAR; TRUCK IS A CREW CAB. HAS CHILD SAFETY LOCKS. *AK

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE EXACT SAME SITUATION WITH THE ABS BRAKES ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 CREW CAB PICK-UP TRUCK AS DESCRIBED BELOW: FEDS PROBE GM BRAKES TUESDAY, MAY 03, 2005 THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION SAID MONDAY THAT STOPPING DISTANCES MAY INCREASE WHEN THE BRA...

Apr 26, 2005 Structure 18,896 mi

ON FEBRUARY 2, 2005 I WAS UNLOADING A TWENTY-FIVE POUND PAIL FROM THE BACK OF MY CHEVY S-10 PICK UP TRUCK. I OPENED THE TAIL GATE, AND AS I SLID THE PAIL ON TO THE TAILGATE, BOTH OF THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES SNAPPED. I FELL BACKWARDS ONTO THE GARAGE FLOOR, AND I INJURED MY BACK. I CALLED THE DEA...

Apr 26, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,324 mi

TRUCK STARTED STALLING, WHILE AT IDOL AND WHEN I PUT INTO DRIVE. IT AS IF IT HAS NO GAS. *AK

Apr 26, 2005 Electrical System 24,324 mi

TRUCK STARTED STALLING, WHILE AT IDOL AND WHEN I PUT INTO DRIVE. IT AS IF IT HAS NO GAS. *AK

Apr 26, 2005 Structure 18,896 mi

ON FEBRUARY 2, 2005 I WAS UNLOADING A TWENTY-FIVE POUND PAIL FROM THE BACK OF MY CHEVY S-10 PICK UP TRUCK. I OPENED THE TAIL GATE, AND AS I SLID THE PAIL ON TO THE TAILGATE, BOTH OF THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES SNAPPED. I FELL BACKWARDS ONTO THE GARAGE FLOOR, AND I INJURED MY BACK. I CALLED THE DEA...

Apr 26, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 24,324 mi

TRUCK STARTED STALLING, WHILE AT IDOL AND WHEN I PUT INTO DRIVE. IT AS IF IT HAS NO GAS. *AK

Apr 26, 2005 Electrical System 24,324 mi

TRUCK STARTED STALLING, WHILE AT IDOL AND WHEN I PUT INTO DRIVE. IT AS IF IT HAS NO GAS. *AK

Apr 19, 2005 Structure 53,000 mi

I WAS LOADING MY RIDING LAWN MOWER INTO THE BACK OF MY PICKUP WHEN BOTH SAFETY CABLES ON THE TAILGATE BROKE. *AK

Apr 19, 2005 Structure 53,000 mi

I WAS LOADING MY RIDING LAWN MOWER INTO THE BACK OF MY PICKUP WHEN BOTH SAFETY CABLES ON THE TAILGATE BROKE. *AK

Apr 6, 2005 Suspension 18,875 mi

THE STATE WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, AND THE INSPECTOR INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK *SC *JB

Apr 6, 2005 Suspension 18,875 mi

THE STATE WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, AND THE INSPECTOR INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK *SC *JB

Mar 18, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 84,000 mi

AFTER LOWERING MY S10 PICK UP TRUCK TAILGATE I CLIMBED ONTO IT TO GET INTO THE BED OF THE TRUCK. BOTH TAILGATE SUPPORT STRAPS BROKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STRAP. THIS CAUSED THE TAILGATE TO DROP LOWER TO WHERE IT HIT THE TOP OF THE BUMPER. I WAS ON MY KNEES AND FELL OFF THE TAILGATE. THESE ARE UNDE...

Mar 18, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 84,000 mi

AFTER LOWERING MY S10 PICK UP TRUCK TAILGATE I CLIMBED ONTO IT TO GET INTO THE BED OF THE TRUCK. BOTH TAILGATE SUPPORT STRAPS BROKE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STRAP. THIS CAUSED THE TAILGATE TO DROP LOWER TO WHERE IT HIT THE TOP OF THE BUMPER. I WAS ON MY KNEES AND FELL OFF THE TAILGATE. THESE ARE UNDE...

Mar 15, 2005 Structure 57,000 mi

WHILE LOADING THE REAR THE TAILGATE STRAPS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK *NM

Mar 15, 2005 Structure 57,000 mi

WHILE LOADING THE REAR THE TAILGATE STRAPS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK *NM

Mar 8, 2005 Electrical System 61,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE OWNER SMELLED BURNING WIRES. THE ALARM WENT OFF, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED MOVING, AND THE HORN STARTED BLOWING INADVERTENTLY. ALSO, THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ,WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER CONTACTED ...

Mar 8, 2005 Electrical System 61,900 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE OWNER SMELLED BURNING WIRES. THE ALARM WENT OFF, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED MOVING, AND THE HORN STARTED BLOWING INADVERTENTLY. ALSO, THE AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DEPLOYED. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ,WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER CONTACTED ...

Mar 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,860 mi

WHEN THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED ABS FAILED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 4, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,860 mi

WHEN THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGED ABS FAILED, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 27,088 mi

WHEN I TEST DROVE THIS VEHICLE, I "PUNCHED" THE THROTTLE TO CHECK RESPONSE, ENGINE-MISFIRE, SMOKE, ETC. THE THROTTLE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. REPEATED PUNCHING OF THE ACCELERATOR RELEASED THE THROTTLE AND I WAS ABLE TO REDUCE ENGINE SPEED. THE DEALER IND...

Feb 25, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 27,088 mi

WHEN I TEST DROVE THIS VEHICLE, I "PUNCHED" THE THROTTLE TO CHECK RESPONSE, ENGINE-MISFIRE, SMOKE, ETC. THE THROTTLE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. REPEATED PUNCHING OF THE ACCELERATOR RELEASED THE THROTTLE AND I WAS ABLE TO REDUCE ENGINE SPEED. THE DEALER IND...

Feb 8, 2005 Structure 39,600 mi

BOTH SUPPORT CABLES ON THE TAILGATE BROKE WHILE LOADING. THIS CAUSED THE TAILGATE TO DROP WITHOUT WARNING. BOTH CABLES SHOWED SIGN OF CORROSION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 8, 2005 Structure 39,600 mi

BOTH SUPPORT CABLES ON THE TAILGATE BROKE WHILE LOADING. THIS CAUSED THE TAILGATE TO DROP WITHOUT WARNING. BOTH CABLES SHOWED SIGN OF CORROSION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Feb 3, 2005 Power Train 52,000 mi

THIS 2002 CHEVY S-10 CREW CAB 4X4 IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC IN DASH BUTTONS FOR 2 WHEEL HIGH, 4 WHEEL HIGH AND 4 WHEEL LOW. A VACUUM (RUBBER) HOSE CONNECTS THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL TO THE VACUUM SOLENOID AND ENGAGES THE FRONT TRANS AXLE TO ENGAGED INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND BACK TO REAR WHEEL DRIVE. T...

Feb 3, 2005 Power Train 52,000 mi

THIS 2002 CHEVY S-10 CREW CAB 4X4 IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC IN DASH BUTTONS FOR 2 WHEEL HIGH, 4 WHEEL HIGH AND 4 WHEEL LOW. A VACUUM (RUBBER) HOSE CONNECTS THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL TO THE VACUUM SOLENOID AND ENGAGES THE FRONT TRANS AXLE TO ENGAGED INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND BACK TO REAR WHEEL DRIVE. T...

Jan 10, 2005 Structure 34,000 mi

OPENED TAILGATE AND SAW THAT RIGHT TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE BROKE. TRUCK NOT USED FOR HEAVY HAULING. NO WEAR INDICATION. REPLACEMENT OF CABLES REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE LATCH ASSEMBLY. 34000 MILES, 38 MONTHS. ORDERED NEW LATCH/CABLE THROUGH DEALER. HAVE NOT YET INSTALLED.*AK

Jan 10, 2005 Structure 34,000 mi

OPENED TAILGATE AND SAW THAT RIGHT TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE BROKE. TRUCK NOT USED FOR HEAVY HAULING. NO WEAR INDICATION. REPLACEMENT OF CABLES REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE LATCH ASSEMBLY. 34000 MILES, 38 MONTHS. ORDERED NEW LATCH/CABLE THROUGH DEALER. HAVE NOT YET INSTALLED.*AK

Jan 5, 2005 Seat Belts 19,900 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CENTER BUTTON STICKS, AND THE LATCH DOESN'T GO INTO THE BUCKLE. *AK *TC

Jan 5, 2005 Structure 45,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET S-10 CREW CAB, TAILGATE CABLES BROKE. BF THE CONSUMER WAS STANDING ON THE TAILGATE WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. *JB

Jan 5, 2005 Seat Belts 19,900 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE CENTER BUTTON STICKS, AND THE LATCH DOESN'T GO INTO THE BUCKLE. *AK *TC

Jan 5, 2005 Structure 45,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET S-10 CREW CAB, TAILGATE CABLES BROKE. BF THE CONSUMER WAS STANDING ON THE TAILGATE WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. *JB

Jan 2, 2005 Structure 55,000 mi

1. USE OF THE TAILGATE IN ORDER TO PUT CARGO IN PICKUP BOX. 2. THE TAILGATE CABLES BROKE, MADE FROM POOR MATERIAL, ALSO SAME AS THE RECALLED SILVERADO TAILGATE CABLES 3. DEALER GAVE ME THE OPTION OF PAYING 5 TIMES MORE THAN AFTERMAKET FOR THE CABLE OR WAIT UNTIL ENOUGH COMPLAINT ARE RECEIVED IN OR...

Jan 2, 2005 Structure 55,000 mi

1. USE OF THE TAILGATE IN ORDER TO PUT CARGO IN PICKUP BOX. 2. THE TAILGATE CABLES BROKE, MADE FROM POOR MATERIAL, ALSO SAME AS THE RECALLED SILVERADO TAILGATE CABLES 3. DEALER GAVE ME THE OPTION OF PAYING 5 TIMES MORE THAN AFTERMAKET FOR THE CABLE OR WAIT UNTIL ENOUGH COMPLAINT ARE RECEIVED IN OR...

Dec 21, 2004 Structure 40,000 mi

ONE OF THE TWO TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 HAS PREMATURELY BROKEN. LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD AND UNDER 40000 MILES. *AK

Dec 21, 2004 Structure 40,000 mi

ONE OF THE TWO TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES ON MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 HAS PREMATURELY BROKEN. LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD AND UNDER 40000 MILES. *AK

Dec 13, 2004 Structure

THE TAILGATE STRAPS BROKE OFF, KEEPING THE TAILGATE FROM MAINTAINING UPWARD POSITION. DEALER WILL REPAIR AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.*AK

Dec 13, 2004 Structure

THE TAILGATE STRAPS BROKE OFF, KEEPING THE TAILGATE FROM MAINTAINING UPWARD POSITION. DEALER WILL REPAIR AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.*AK

Dec 11, 2004 Structure

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY S-10 PICK UP (ZR2) AND THE DRIVERS DOOR HINGE IS SEPARATING FROM THE WELD CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND GETTING WORSE. I CURRENTLY HAVE 41,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE AND IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB

Dec 11, 2004 Structure

I HAVE A 2002 CHEVY S-10 PICK UP (ZR2) AND THE DRIVERS DOOR HINGE IS SEPARATING FROM THE WELD CAUSING THE DOOR TO BE APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND GETTING WORSE. I CURRENTLY HAVE 41,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE AND IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB

Nov 30, 2004 Structure

WHILE OPENING THE TAILGATE BOTH SUPPORT TAILGATE CABLES BROKE. SUDDENLY THE TAILGATE DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. THE CAUSE HA NOT BEEN DETERMINED. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK

Nov 30, 2004 Structure

WHILE OPENING THE TAILGATE BOTH SUPPORT TAILGATE CABLES BROKE. SUDDENLY THE TAILGATE DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. THE CAUSE HA NOT BEEN DETERMINED. CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK

Sep 29, 2004 Steering

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GEAR OIL OUT OF THE REAR END. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR REPAIRS, AND EACH TIME THEY DID NOT REPAIR IT PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE IT BACK AGAIN AFTER A WHILE. VEHICLE WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR FOURTH TIME. MECHANIC KEPT INSISTING THA...

Sep 29, 2004 Steering

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GEAR OIL OUT OF THE REAR END. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR REPAIRS, AND EACH TIME THEY DID NOT REPAIR IT PROPERLY. CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE IT BACK AGAIN AFTER A WHILE. VEHICLE WAS IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR FOURTH TIME. MECHANIC KEPT INSISTING THA...

Sep 17, 2004 Electrical System 19,850 mi

A/C FAN EITHER STOPS FUNCTIONING OR SLOWS TO LOW AFTER EXTENDED PERIODS (USUALLY 20-25 MINUTES) RUNNING FAN ON HIGH AT MAX COOL DURING PERIODS OF HOT (75-80 DEGREES) WEATHER. TURNING FAN AND A/C OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES TEMPORARILY RESOLVES PROBLEM. DEALER UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE UNLESS THEY HAVE VEHIC...

Sep 17, 2004 Electrical System 19,850 mi

A/C FAN EITHER STOPS FUNCTIONING OR SLOWS TO LOW AFTER EXTENDED PERIODS (USUALLY 20-25 MINUTES) RUNNING FAN ON HIGH AT MAX COOL DURING PERIODS OF HOT (75-80 DEGREES) WEATHER. TURNING FAN AND A/C OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES TEMPORARILY RESOLVES PROBLEM. DEALER UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE UNLESS THEY HAVE VEHIC...

Jul 14, 2004 Power Train 50,312 mi

POWERTRAUN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. COULD SHIFT TO "R" BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION, LINCOLN, NE. WILL BE REPAIRED. THIS RETAIL BUSINESS, IS AVERAGING 10 REPAIRS A MONTH ON THI...

Jul 14, 2004 Power Train 50,312 mi

POWERTRAUN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. COULD SHIFT TO "R" BUT VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO CERTIFIED TRANSMISSION, LINCOLN, NE. WILL BE REPAIRED. THIS RETAIL BUSINESS, IS AVERAGING 10 REPAIRS A MONTH ON THI...

Jul 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATED AND PEDAL TOUCHED THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jul 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL PULSATED AND PEDAL TOUCHED THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

Jun 5, 2004 Seats 13,000 mi

DRIVER SEAT FAILS TO LOCK IN PLACE. WHEN I ACCELERATE THE SEAT COMES LOOSE AND MOVES TO THE FULL BACK POSITION AND LOCKS. OR IF THE SEAT IS ADJUSTED AGAIN AND I BRAKE, THE SEAT MOVES TO THE FULL FORWARD POSITION.*AK

Jun 5, 2004 Seats 13,000 mi

DRIVER SEAT FAILS TO LOCK IN PLACE. WHEN I ACCELERATE THE SEAT COMES LOOSE AND MOVES TO THE FULL BACK POSITION AND LOCKS. OR IF THE SEAT IS ADJUSTED AGAIN AND I BRAKE, THE SEAT MOVES TO THE FULL FORWARD POSITION.*AK

May 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 7,580 mi

-BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE (2002 CHEROLET S10 PICKUP) WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED (20-35 MPH). BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AT LEAST ONCE, POSSIBLY MORE, AS I TRIED TO GET THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE. BRAKES FINALLY CAUGHT BUT ON THE RIGHT SIDE ONLY FOR THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT BEFORE IT CAME ...

May 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 7,580 mi

-BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE (2002 CHEROLET S10 PICKUP) WHILE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED (20-35 MPH). BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AT LEAST ONCE, POSSIBLY MORE, AS I TRIED TO GET THE BRAKES TO ENGAGE. BRAKES FINALLY CAUGHT BUT ON THE RIGHT SIDE ONLY FOR THE VEHICLE JERKED TO THE RIGHT BEFORE IT CAME ...

Apr 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 10 mi

ZR2 S-10 4X4 EXT.CAB PICKUP (2002). NO MENTION OF COMPONENT FAILURES. *AK

Apr 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 10 mi

ZR2 S-10 4X4 EXT.CAB PICKUP (2002). NO MENTION OF COMPONENT FAILURES. *AK

Apr 13, 2004 Structure 70,000 mi

WHILE STANDING ON THE TAILGATE LEFT/RIGHT TAILGATE SUPPORT STRAPS SNAPPED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 13, 2004 Structure 70,000 mi

WHILE STANDING ON THE TAILGATE LEFT/RIGHT TAILGATE SUPPORT STRAPS SNAPPED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

SAFETY RELATED ITEM: STOP LAMPS (BRAKE LIGHTS) ARE NOT FUNCTIONING DUE TO FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCH AFTER 37000 MILES (JUST OUT OF THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY PERIOD OF 36000 MILES). *AK

Mar 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

SAFETY RELATED ITEM: STOP LAMPS (BRAKE LIGHTS) ARE NOT FUNCTIONING DUE TO FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCH AFTER 37000 MILES (JUST OUT OF THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY PERIOD OF 36000 MILES). *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash 3,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT AND THE PASSENGER SIDES. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. VEHICLE SUSTAINED...

Mar 17, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 3,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT AND THE PASSENGER SIDES. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. VEHICLE SUSTAINED...

Mar 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash 3,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT AND THE PASSENGER SIDES. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. VEHICLE SUSTAINED...

Mar 17, 2004 Seat Belts Crash 3,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH. VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE FRONT AND THE PASSENGER SIDES. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, AND DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION. VEHICLE SUSTAINED...

Jan 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

1)FUEL GUAGE STUCK AT AROUND 1/4 OF A TANK WHEN 1/4 OR BELOW. HAD TO PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL TO GET ACCURATE READING. HAS RAN OUT OF GAS WHEN SHOWING 1/4 OF TANK. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP - REPLACED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. TOOK BACK AGAIN AND OTHER ITEMS WERE REPLACED. SEEMS TO B...

Jan 30, 2004 Suspension

1)FUEL GUAGE STUCK AT AROUND 1/4 OF A TANK WHEN 1/4 OR BELOW. HAD TO PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL TO GET ACCURATE READING. HAS RAN OUT OF GAS WHEN SHOWING 1/4 OF TANK. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP - REPLACED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. TOOK BACK AGAIN AND OTHER ITEMS WERE REPLACED. SEEMS TO B...

Jan 30, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

1)FUEL GUAGE STUCK AT AROUND 1/4 OF A TANK WHEN 1/4 OR BELOW. HAD TO PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL TO GET ACCURATE READING. HAS RAN OUT OF GAS WHEN SHOWING 1/4 OF TANK. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP - REPLACED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. TOOK BACK AGAIN AND OTHER ITEMS WERE REPLACED. SEEMS TO B...

Jan 30, 2004 Suspension

1)FUEL GUAGE STUCK AT AROUND 1/4 OF A TANK WHEN 1/4 OR BELOW. HAD TO PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL TO GET ACCURATE READING. HAS RAN OUT OF GAS WHEN SHOWING 1/4 OF TANK. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP - REPLACED FUEL LEVEL SENSOR. PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. TOOK BACK AGAIN AND OTHER ITEMS WERE REPLACED. SEEMS TO B...

Dec 31, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET S10 HAS HAD TO HAVE NEW FUEL PUMP MODULE PUT ON 03/19/03 AND HAS NOW GONE OUT AGAIN ON 12/31/03. HAD LEAK IN OIL PAN, LEAK IN WINDSHIELD ON PASSENGER SIDE. THE TRUCK HAD 29,000 MILES THE FIRST TIME THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AND 55,000 THIS TIME WHEN IT WENT OUT. I FEEL THAT IS ENTIRELY ...

Dec 31, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

2002 CHEVROLET S10 HAS HAD TO HAVE NEW FUEL PUMP MODULE PUT ON 03/19/03 AND HAS NOW GONE OUT AGAIN ON 12/31/03. HAD LEAK IN OIL PAN, LEAK IN WINDSHIELD ON PASSENGER SIDE. THE TRUCK HAD 29,000 MILES THE FIRST TIME THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AND 55,000 THIS TIME WHEN IT WENT OUT. I FEEL THAT IS ENTIRELY ...

Dec 4, 2003 Air Bags Crash

AS A RESULT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ESTIMATED SPEED AND FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH

Dec 4, 2003 Air Bags Crash

AS A RESULT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ESTIMATED SPEED AND FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH

Nov 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

THROTTLE STICKS IN FULL-OPEN POSITION. MOTOR RPM BOUNCE OFF THE REV-LIMITER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. PROBLEM IS NOT IN THROTTLE CABLING OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL MECHANISM. PROBLEM IS INTERNAL TO THROTTLE BODY. FEELS LIKE A PIECE OF RUBBER IS JAMMED BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PLATE AND THROTTLE BODY HOUSING. VEHICLE...

Nov 12, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

THROTTLE STICKS IN FULL-OPEN POSITION. MOTOR RPM BOUNCE OFF THE REV-LIMITER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. PROBLEM IS NOT IN THROTTLE CABLING OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL MECHANISM. PROBLEM IS INTERNAL TO THROTTLE BODY. FEELS LIKE A PIECE OF RUBBER IS JAMMED BETWEEN THE THROTTLE PLATE AND THROTTLE BODY HOUSING. VEHICLE...

Nov 2, 2003 Electrical System 30,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL JUST STOP RUNNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. AFTER BEING REPLACED IT QUIT 15 MILES FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT REPAIRED IT. THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE. VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN AFTER SITTING SEVERAL HOURS. THEY TOLD US TO DRIVE UNTIL IT QUIT AGAIN. FRUSTRATED, WE TOOK IT TO A MOR...

Nov 2, 2003 Electrical System 30,000 mi

VEHICLE WILL JUST STOP RUNNING. THE FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. AFTER BEING REPLACED IT QUIT 15 MILES FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT REPAIRED IT. THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE. VEHICLE WILL START AGAIN AFTER SITTING SEVERAL HOURS. THEY TOLD US TO DRIVE UNTIL IT QUIT AGAIN. FRUSTRATED, WE TOOK IT TO A MOR...

Oct 10, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP COMPLETELY. *AK

Oct 10, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP COMPLETELY. *AK

Aug 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT STAY ADJUSTED, CAUSING IMPAIRED VISION. DEALER HAS REPAIRED DEFECT OVER SIX TIMES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 18, 2003 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS DO NOT STAY ADJUSTED, CAUSING IMPAIRED VISION. DEALER HAS REPAIRED DEFECT OVER SIX TIMES BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Aug 4, 2003 Structure 19,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE THIRD DOOR LEAKS WATER WHEN IT IS RAINING, CAUSING CARPET TO BECOME MUSTY SMELLING.HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL OR FIX ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM? VEHICLE ONLY HAS 19000 MILES ON IT.*AK

Aug 4, 2003 Power Train

2002 CHEVROLET S-10 LS X-CAB PICKUP MANUAL TRANSMISSION: LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMMING FROM TRANSMISSION AND SHIFTING THROUGH GEARS IS ROUGH. WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS PRESSED NOISE DISAPPEARS BUT, WHEN PEDAL IS RELEASED A LOUD BANG IS HEARD FROM TRANSMISSION AND KNOCKING NOISE RETURNS. THE ROUGH SHIFTING ...

Aug 4, 2003 Structure 19,000 mi

DRIVERS SIDE THIRD DOOR LEAKS WATER WHEN IT IS RAINING, CAUSING CARPET TO BECOME MUSTY SMELLING.HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL OR FIX ISSUED FOR THIS PROBLEM? VEHICLE ONLY HAS 19000 MILES ON IT.*AK

Aug 4, 2003 Power Train

2002 CHEVROLET S-10 LS X-CAB PICKUP MANUAL TRANSMISSION: LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMMING FROM TRANSMISSION AND SHIFTING THROUGH GEARS IS ROUGH. WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS PRESSED NOISE DISAPPEARS BUT, WHEN PEDAL IS RELEASED A LOUD BANG IS HEARD FROM TRANSMISSION AND KNOCKING NOISE RETURNS. THE ROUGH SHIFTING ...

Jul 1, 2003 Structure 28 mi

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LEAKS WATER AND AIR. BAD WIND NOISE. *AK

Jul 1, 2003 Structure 28 mi

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LEAKS WATER AND AIR. BAD WIND NOISE. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Structure

THE FRAME IS BENT. THE VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ALIGNMENT A WEEK AFTER BEING REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. CHEVROLET, S10, BLAZER EXTREME 2002. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Suspension

THE FRAME IS BENT. THE VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ALIGNMENT A WEEK AFTER BEING REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. CHEVROLET, S10, BLAZER EXTREME 2002. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Structure

THE FRAME IS BENT. THE VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ALIGNMENT A WEEK AFTER BEING REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. CHEVROLET, S10, BLAZER EXTREME 2002. *AK

Jun 20, 2003 Suspension

THE FRAME IS BENT. THE VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ALIGNMENT A WEEK AFTER BEING REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. CHEVROLET, S10, BLAZER EXTREME 2002. *AK

Jun 5, 2003 Electrical System 17,200 mi

MY FINGERS WERE BURNNED WHEN I TOUCHED THE INSIDE RIGHT-SIDE WALL OF THE ASH TRAY IN MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP. LATER ON I FIGURED OUT IT'S A DESIGN FLAW. WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES AT NIGHT, THE ILLUMINATING LIGHT INSIDE THE ASH TRAY HEATS THE INSIDE RIGHT-SIDE WALL TO EXTREMEL...

Jun 5, 2003 Electrical System 17,200 mi

MY FINGERS WERE BURNNED WHEN I TOUCHED THE INSIDE RIGHT-SIDE WALL OF THE ASH TRAY IN MY 2002 CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP. LATER ON I FIGURED OUT IT'S A DESIGN FLAW. WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES AT NIGHT, THE ILLUMINATING LIGHT INSIDE THE ASH TRAY HEATS THE INSIDE RIGHT-SIDE WALL TO EXTREMEL...

May 17, 2003 Air Bags Crash 12,833 mi

AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED WHEN MY 2002 CHEVY XTREME S10 WAS HIT ON LEFT FRONT SIDE AND FRONT END. *JB

May 17, 2003 Air Bags Crash 12,833 mi

AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED WHEN MY 2002 CHEVY XTREME S10 WAS HIT ON LEFT FRONT SIDE AND FRONT END. *JB

Apr 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,103 mi

CAR IS DANGEROUS IN THAT IT MISFIRES IN HIGHER SPEED CONDITIONS. CHEVY EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND 2 DEALERS (O'CONNOR & BOB JOHNSON IN NY) REFUSED WARRANTY COVERAGE AFTER THEIR 4TH ATTEMPT FAILED TO CURE THE PROBLEM. 2 INDEPENDENT SHOPS VERIFIED PROBLEM. CHEVY EXECUTIVE OFFICE (MS. MANN) REFUSED TO CAL...

Apr 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,103 mi

CAR IS DANGEROUS IN THAT IT MISFIRES IN HIGHER SPEED CONDITIONS. CHEVY EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND 2 DEALERS (O'CONNOR & BOB JOHNSON IN NY) REFUSED WARRANTY COVERAGE AFTER THEIR 4TH ATTEMPT FAILED TO CURE THE PROBLEM. 2 INDEPENDENT SHOPS VERIFIED PROBLEM. CHEVY EXECUTIVE OFFICE (MS. MANN) REFUSED TO CAL...

Apr 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

LOUD THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM GAS TANK AREA DURING SUDDEN STOPS OR ACCELERATIONS. ALSO DURING NORMAL STOPS AND NORMAL ACCELERATION. NOISE CONTINUES TO PRESENT TIME. *NLM

Apr 18, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

LOUD THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM GAS TANK AREA DURING SUDDEN STOPS OR ACCELERATIONS. ALSO DURING NORMAL STOPS AND NORMAL ACCELERATION. NOISE CONTINUES TO PRESENT TIME. *NLM

Apr 11, 2003 Equipment

IF LARGE TIRES ARE PLACED ON THE REAR AND SMALLER TIRES PLACED ON THE FRONT, THE YELLOW AND RED ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT A WARNING STICKER SHOULD STATE THIS. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SERVICE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT PLACED THE TIRES ON REGARDLESS. MR SCC ...

Apr 11, 2003 Equipment

IF LARGE TIRES ARE PLACED ON THE REAR AND SMALLER TIRES PLACED ON THE FRONT, THE YELLOW AND RED ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT A WARNING STICKER SHOULD STATE THIS. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE SERVICE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT PLACED THE TIRES ON REGARDLESS. MR SCC ...

Apr 8, 2003 Seats 26,000 mi

PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE UNTIL PUSHED ALL THE WAY BACK-CANNOT DO THAT IF SOMEONE IS IN THE 3RD SEAT. *NLM

Apr 8, 2003 Seats 26,000 mi

PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT LOCK IN PLACE UNTIL PUSHED ALL THE WAY BACK-CANNOT DO THAT IF SOMEONE IS IN THE 3RD SEAT. *NLM

Mar 7, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 36,800 mi

THE THIRD LATCH BROKE ON THE VEHICLE. *JB AFTER BEING FIXED THE DOOR OPENED, BUT WILL NOT OPEN OR RELEASE AT THE BOTTOM CATCH. SCC

Mar 7, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 36,800 mi

THE THIRD LATCH BROKE ON THE VEHICLE. *JB AFTER BEING FIXED THE DOOR OPENED, BUT WILL NOT OPEN OR RELEASE AT THE BOTTOM CATCH. SCC

Feb 20, 2003 Power Train Crash 5,960 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS.*JB. CONSUMER WAS INJURED WHEN HE TRIED TO GET BACK IN THE VEHICLE TO STOP IT.*JB *NLM

Feb 20, 2003 Power Train Crash 5,960 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS.*JB. CONSUMER WAS INJURED WHEN HE TRIED TO GET BACK IN THE VEHICLE TO STOP IT.*JB *NLM

Jan 24, 2003 Equipment

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CONSOLE/ARM REST (IN THE OPEN POSITION) WILL EXPEL THE CONTENTS FROM THE CAVITY ONTO THE REAR FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. SCC

Jan 24, 2003 Equipment

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE CONSOLE/ARM REST (IN THE OPEN POSITION) WILL EXPEL THE CONTENTS FROM THE CAVITY ONTO THE REAR FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE. SCC

Jan 23, 2003 Power Train 23,200 mi

INITIAL COMPLAINT STARTED AT APPROX 17,100 MILES. THERE WAS WATER REPORTED IN THE REAR END DIFFERENTIAL. DEALER (LUCAS CHEVROLET) REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AND TO GIVE SUGGESTIONS ON HOW WATER GOT INTO SEALED UNIT. WE PAID TO HAVE THE FLUID CHANGED AND DEALER ASSURED THAT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE ...

Jan 23, 2003 Power Train 23,200 mi

INITIAL COMPLAINT STARTED AT APPROX 17,100 MILES. THERE WAS WATER REPORTED IN THE REAR END DIFFERENTIAL. DEALER (LUCAS CHEVROLET) REFUSED TO REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AND TO GIVE SUGGESTIONS ON HOW WATER GOT INTO SEALED UNIT. WE PAID TO HAVE THE FLUID CHANGED AND DEALER ASSURED THAT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE ...

Jan 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting

PUSHING THE DOME LIGHT OVER RIDE BUTTON, TWICE, TURNS OFF THE HEADLIGHTS. THIS CAN MAKE YOU PANIC UNTILL YOU SWITCH HEAD LIGHTS ON MANUALLY. ON A DARK ROAD THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS.

Jan 19, 2003 Exterior Lighting

PUSHING THE DOME LIGHT OVER RIDE BUTTON, TWICE, TURNS OFF THE HEADLIGHTS. THIS CAN MAKE YOU PANIC UNTILL YOU SWITCH HEAD LIGHTS ON MANUALLY. ON A DARK ROAD THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS.

Jan 9, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER HAS BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR A CREAKING NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT END. ALSO, CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THROTTLE VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON, VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN. VEHIC...

Jan 9, 2003 Equipment

CONSUMER HAS BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR A CREAKING NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT END. ALSO, CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THROTTLE VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON, VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN. VEHIC...

Jan 9, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER HAS BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR A CREAKING NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT END. ALSO, CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THROTTLE VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON, VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN. VEHIC...

Jan 9, 2003 Suspension

CONSUMER HAS BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR A CREAKING NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT END. ALSO, CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THROTTLE VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON, VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN. VEHIC...

Jan 9, 2003 Equipment

CONSUMER HAS BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR A CREAKING NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT END. ALSO, CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THROTTLE VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON, VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN. VEHIC...

Jan 9, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER HAS BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR A CREAKING NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT END. ALSO, CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THROTTLE VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. WHEN DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON, VEHICLE WILL NOT SLOW DOWN. VEHIC...

Dec 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

RIGHT REAR BRAKE WOULD NOT RELEASE COMPLETELY, CAUSE BRAKEING AND WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, DEALER NOTIFIED AND UNABLE TO DETERMINED THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 5, 2002 Suspension

REPORTING INTERMITTENTLEY PROBLEM WITH A POPPING NOISE FROM THE RIGHT FRONT SUPENSION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

RIGHT REAR BRAKE WOULD NOT RELEASE COMPLETELY, CAUSE BRAKEING AND WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, DEALER NOTIFIED AND UNABLE TO DETERMINED THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 5, 2002 Suspension

REPORTING INTERMITTENTLEY PROBLEM WITH A POPPING NOISE FROM THE RIGHT FRONT SUPENSION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 2, 2002 Electrical System

COMPUTER CHIP CONSTANTLY FAILS WHICH CAUSES A CHAIN REACTION OF FAILURES TO OCCUR. THE TRUCK IS UNRELIABLE WITH VARIOUS BRAKE FAILURES AND CONSTANT TOWING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP IS PATCHING THE TRUCK WITH MINOR REPAIRS INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY DOING A THOROUGH INSPECTION. PLEASE DESCRI...

Dec 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMPUTER CHIP CONSTANTLY FAILS WHICH CAUSES A CHAIN REACTION OF FAILURES TO OCCUR. THE TRUCK IS UNRELIABLE WITH VARIOUS BRAKE FAILURES AND CONSTANT TOWING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP IS PATCHING THE TRUCK WITH MINOR REPAIRS INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY DOING A THOROUGH INSPECTION. PLEASE DESCRI...

Dec 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

COMPUTER CHIP CONSTANTLY FAILS WHICH CAUSES A CHAIN REACTION OF FAILURES TO OCCUR. THE TRUCK IS UNRELIABLE WITH VARIOUS BRAKE FAILURES AND CONSTANT TOWING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP IS PATCHING THE TRUCK WITH MINOR REPAIRS INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY DOING A THOROUGH INSPECTION. PLEASE DESCRI...

Dec 2, 2002 Electrical System

COMPUTER CHIP CONSTANTLY FAILS WHICH CAUSES A CHAIN REACTION OF FAILURES TO OCCUR. THE TRUCK IS UNRELIABLE WITH VARIOUS BRAKE FAILURES AND CONSTANT TOWING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP IS PATCHING THE TRUCK WITH MINOR REPAIRS INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY DOING A THOROUGH INSPECTION. PLEASE DESCRI...

Dec 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

COMPUTER CHIP CONSTANTLY FAILS WHICH CAUSES A CHAIN REACTION OF FAILURES TO OCCUR. THE TRUCK IS UNRELIABLE WITH VARIOUS BRAKE FAILURES AND CONSTANT TOWING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP IS PATCHING THE TRUCK WITH MINOR REPAIRS INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY DOING A THOROUGH INSPECTION. PLEASE DESCRI...

Dec 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

COMPUTER CHIP CONSTANTLY FAILS WHICH CAUSES A CHAIN REACTION OF FAILURES TO OCCUR. THE TRUCK IS UNRELIABLE WITH VARIOUS BRAKE FAILURES AND CONSTANT TOWING BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP IS PATCHING THE TRUCK WITH MINOR REPAIRS INSTEAD OF ACTUALLY DOING A THOROUGH INSPECTION. PLEASE DESCRI...

Nov 8, 2002 Structure

DRIVER FEELS THAT THE DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE HOOD RELEASE LEVER CAUSES FOOT TO MAKE CONTACT WITH LEVER WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLE. THIS RESULTED IN THE HOOD RELEASING UNEXPECTEDLY. TS *NLM

Nov 8, 2002 Structure

DRIVER FEELS THAT THE DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE HOOD RELEASE LEVER CAUSES FOOT TO MAKE CONTACT WITH LEVER WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE VEHICLE. THIS RESULTED IN THE HOOD RELEASING UNEXPECTEDLY. TS *NLM

Oct 23, 2002 Power Train

IN COLD WEATHER THE RUBBER BOOT ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER GETS SO STIFF THAT IT WILL FORCE THE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF GEAR IF IT IS ON A DIFFERENT SIDE OF THE SHIFT PATTERN FROM WHERE IT WAS FOR THE EXTENDED PERIOD OF COLD. FOR EXAMPLE, IF IT IS PARKED IN 1ST GEAR OVERNITE IN THE COLD, IT ...

Oct 23, 2002 Power Train

IN COLD WEATHER THE RUBBER BOOT ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER GETS SO STIFF THAT IT WILL FORCE THE SHIFT LEVER OUT OF GEAR IF IT IS ON A DIFFERENT SIDE OF THE SHIFT PATTERN FROM WHERE IT WAS FOR THE EXTENDED PERIOD OF COLD. FOR EXAMPLE, IF IT IS PARKED IN 1ST GEAR OVERNITE IN THE COLD, IT ...

Oct 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CONTACTED DEALER. *MR

Oct 4, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ABS SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. CONTACTED DEALER. *MR

Sep 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

MULTIPLE PARTS REPLACED WITH NO SUCCESS - SENDING UNIT, LEVEL SENSOR, GAUGE, ETC. MR

Sep 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

MULTIPLE PARTS REPLACED WITH NO SUCCESS - SENDING UNIT, LEVEL SENSOR, GAUGE, ETC. MR

Sep 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ABS BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD AND SLOWED VEHICLE DOWN. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 16, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ABS BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON DASHBOARD AND SLOWED VEHICLE DOWN. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STUCK IN WIDE OPEN POSITION ON RAMP ENTERING HIGHWAY, BRAKES WERE NOT EFFECTIVE IN STOPPING VEHICLE, SPEED INCREASING , TURNED IGNITION KEY OFF AND COASTED TO STOP, CHECKED ACCELLERATOR PEDAL, WAS STUCK IN WIDE OPEN POSITION, COULD NOT FREE IT, CHECKED FOR INTERFERENCE FROM CARPETING AND TH...

Aug 30, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

THROTTLE STUCK IN WIDE OPEN POSITION ON RAMP ENTERING HIGHWAY, BRAKES WERE NOT EFFECTIVE IN STOPPING VEHICLE, SPEED INCREASING , TURNED IGNITION KEY OFF AND COASTED TO STOP, CHECKED ACCELLERATOR PEDAL, WAS STUCK IN WIDE OPEN POSITION, COULD NOT FREE IT, CHECKED FOR INTERFERENCE FROM CARPETING AND TH...

Aug 13, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

DRIVER FELL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD, ROLLED A FEW TIMES AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT HE DOESN'T BELIEVE THAT THERE WAS STEERING FAILURE AND FEELS THAT IT PROBABLY WAS THE FUEL SHUT OFF MECHANISM (ELE...

Aug 13, 2002 Electrical System Crash Fire

DRIVER FELL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD, ROLLED A FEW TIMES AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT HE DOESN'T BELIEVE THAT THERE WAS STEERING FAILURE AND FEELS THAT IT PROBABLY WAS THE FUEL SHUT OFF MECHANISM (ELE...

Aug 13, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash Fire

DRIVER FELL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD, ROLLED A FEW TIMES AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT HE DOESN'T BELIEVE THAT THERE WAS STEERING FAILURE AND FEELS THAT IT PROBABLY WAS THE FUEL SHUT OFF MECHANISM (ELE...

Aug 13, 2002 Electrical System Crash Fire

DRIVER FELL ASLEEP WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, VEHICLE LEFT THE ROAD, ROLLED A FEW TIMES AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT HE DOESN'T BELIEVE THAT THERE WAS STEERING FAILURE AND FEELS THAT IT PROBABLY WAS THE FUEL SHUT OFF MECHANISM (ELE...

Aug 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. NO AIRBAGS. DEMOLISHED BEYOND BELIEF. LARGE AMOUNT OF PLASTIC USED IN MAKING CAR. VERY BOTHERED BY THIS ACCIDENT, AND AM SEEKING INFORMATION TO SEE IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER SMALL PICK-UP TRUCKS. CONCERNED FOR TEENAGERS/PEOPLE'S SAFETY. *AK

Aug 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. NO AIRBAGS. DEMOLISHED BEYOND BELIEF. LARGE AMOUNT OF PLASTIC USED IN MAKING CAR. VERY BOTHERED BY THIS ACCIDENT, AND AM SEEKING INFORMATION TO SEE IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER SMALL PICK-UP TRUCKS. CONCERNED FOR TEENAGERS/PEOPLE'S SAFETY. *AK

Jul 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN DRIVER SUSTAINING INJURY. *AK *TT

Jul 23, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN DRIVER SUSTAINING INJURY. *AK *TT

Jul 19, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 4 TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES, FUEL MODULE/FUEL FILTER, AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WERE REPLACED. DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. AT THIS TIME DEALER WAS REPLACING IGNIION SWITCH.*AK CONSUMER ADDED THAT A NEW COMPUTER WAS PLACED IN THE TRUCK AND WAS TOLD BY THE SERVI...

Jul 19, 2002 Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS STALLED 4 TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES, FUEL MODULE/FUEL FILTER, AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WERE REPLACED. DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. AT THIS TIME DEALER WAS REPLACING IGNIION SWITCH.*AK CONSUMER ADDED THAT A NEW COMPUTER WAS PLACED IN THE TRUCK AND WAS TOLD BY THE SERVI...

Jul 18, 2002 Power Train

AT 90 DEGREES OR ABOVE THE VEHICLE WILL , AT TIMES, LOSE POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION MAKING ENTERING TRAFFIC A SAFETY HAZARD. ENGINE RPM'S ARE ADEQUATE BUT VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT GEARS AND ACCELERATE. DANGEROUS CONDITION WHEN ENTERING HEAFY TRAFFIC. MANUFACTURER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CANNOT ASSIST DEAL...

Jul 18, 2002 Power Train

AT 90 DEGREES OR ABOVE THE VEHICLE WILL , AT TIMES, LOSE POWER TO THE TRANSMISSION MAKING ENTERING TRAFFIC A SAFETY HAZARD. ENGINE RPM'S ARE ADEQUATE BUT VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT GEARS AND ACCELERATE. DANGEROUS CONDITION WHEN ENTERING HEAFY TRAFFIC. MANUFACTURER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CANNOT ASSIST DEAL...

Jul 5, 2002 Steering

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH AND WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SEAT FLEW BACK ON ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AT DEALER ONE TIME FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. DEALER WAS CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TILT WHEEL CONTROL FROZE IN ONE POSITION, DEALER ...

Jul 5, 2002 Structure

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH AND WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SEAT FLEW BACK ON ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AT DEALER ONE TIME FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. DEALER WAS CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TILT WHEEL CONTROL FROZE IN ONE POSITION, DEALER ...

Jul 5, 2002 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH AND WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SEAT FLEW BACK ON ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AT DEALER ONE TIME FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. DEALER WAS CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TILT WHEEL CONTROL FROZE IN ONE POSITION, DEALER ...

Jul 5, 2002 Steering

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH AND WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SEAT FLEW BACK ON ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AT DEALER ONE TIME FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. DEALER WAS CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TILT WHEEL CONTROL FROZE IN ONE POSITION, DEALER ...

Jul 5, 2002 Structure

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH AND WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SEAT FLEW BACK ON ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AT DEALER ONE TIME FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. DEALER WAS CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TILT WHEEL CONTROL FROZE IN ONE POSITION, DEALER ...

Jul 5, 2002 Seats

DRIVER'S SEAT MOVES BACK AND FORTH AND WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE. VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND SEAT FLEW BACK ON ACCELERATION. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AT DEALER ONE TIME FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. DEALER WAS CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TILT WHEEL CONTROL FROZE IN ONE POSITION, DEALER ...

Jun 27, 2002 Seats

THE SEAT FAILURE JUST OCCURRED WHILE MY WIFE WAS IN THE TRUCK. THE SEAT UNEXPECTANTLY SHIFTED BACK WHILE DRIVNG IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THIS CREATED THE POTENTIAL OF A SEVERE ACCIDENT WITH MULTIPLE INJURIES. WE HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK IN FOR REPAIR.*AK

Jun 27, 2002 Seats

THE SEAT FAILURE JUST OCCURRED WHILE MY WIFE WAS IN THE TRUCK. THE SEAT UNEXPECTANTLY SHIFTED BACK WHILE DRIVNG IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THIS CREATED THE POTENTIAL OF A SEVERE ACCIDENT WITH MULTIPLE INJURIES. WE HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK IN FOR REPAIR.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY , AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. AT TIMES VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP AT ALL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 24, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY , AND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. AT TIMES VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP AT ALL. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Jun 12, 2002 Structure 4,239 mi

THE DOOR OPENED FINE ALL DAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR IT OPENED ONLY 2 INCHES. IT APPEARS THAT THE FRONT RIGHT FENDER PANEL HAS SLID BACK TOWARDS THE DOOR APPROX. 1/2 INCH AND THAT IS WHAT'S BLOCKING THE DOOR. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE HINGE IS SLIGHTLY BENT. DEALER IS TRYI...

Jun 12, 2002 Structure 4,239 mi

THE DOOR OPENED FINE ALL DAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR IT OPENED ONLY 2 INCHES. IT APPEARS THAT THE FRONT RIGHT FENDER PANEL HAS SLID BACK TOWARDS THE DOOR APPROX. 1/2 INCH AND THAT IS WHAT'S BLOCKING THE DOOR. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THE HINGE IS SLIGHTLY BENT. DEALER IS TRYI...

Jun 10, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY BACK OF VEHICLE WILL BOUNCE. DRIVER ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 10, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY BACK OF VEHICLE WILL BOUNCE. DRIVER ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Structure

DOOR LEAKS WATER/AIR. *AK

Jun 7, 2002 Structure

DOOR LEAKS WATER/AIR. *AK

Jun 6, 2002 Power Train

AT 35MPH AXLE SNAPPED., CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO LEFT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Jun 6, 2002 Power Train

AT 35MPH AXLE SNAPPED., CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO LEFT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

May 29, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY LURCH FORWARD, ABOUT 6-8 INCHES. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

May 29, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY LURCH FORWARD, ABOUT 6-8 INCHES. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

May 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR LOCKED CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONTACT DEALER AND GENERAL MOTORS. VEHICLE TOTALED.*JB

May 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN ACCELERATOR LOCKED UP ON VEHICLE AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. DEALER CONTACTED.*JB

May 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN ACCELERATOR LOCKED UP ON VEHICLE AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. DEALER CONTACTED.*JB

May 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR LOCKED CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. CONTACT DEALER AND GENERAL MOTORS. VEHICLE TOTALED.*JB

May 1, 2002 Air Bags Crash

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN ACCELERATOR LOCKED UP ON VEHICLE AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. DEALER CONTACTED.*JB

May 1, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN ACCELERATOR LOCKED UP ON VEHICLE AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. DEALER CONTACTED.*JB

Apr 19, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 50 MPH THE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY. TOOK TO CHEVROLET AND THEY STATED THIS CONDITION IS NORMAL. NLM *TT

Apr 19, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING ABOVE 50 MPH THE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY. TOOK TO CHEVROLET AND THEY STATED THIS CONDITION IS NORMAL. NLM *TT

Apr 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRYING TO SLOW DOWN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS CAME OUT.*AK

Apr 10, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRYING TO SLOW DOWN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE RAN INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS CAME OUT.*AK

Apr 9, 2002 Structure

ON PASSENGER SIDE WATER IS LEAKING FROM TOP CORNER OF WINDSHIELD INTO VEHICLE. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 9, 2002 Structure

ON PASSENGER SIDE WATER IS LEAKING FROM TOP CORNER OF WINDSHIELD INTO VEHICLE. VEHICLE BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FIVE OCCASIONS, AND UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 15, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPS OUT OF GEAR 2 AND GEAR 4 WHILE DRIVING, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. DEALER CUT RUBBER BOOT AROUND FLOORSHIFT DOWN TO CORRECT THE DEFECT; BUT, IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM.

Mar 15, 2002 Power Train

VEHICLE JUMPS OUT OF GEAR 2 AND GEAR 4 WHILE DRIVING, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. DEALER CUT RUBBER BOOT AROUND FLOORSHIFT DOWN TO CORRECT THE DEFECT; BUT, IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM.

Feb 18, 2002 Suspension

NOTICED SEVERAL DAYS AFTER PURCHASE TRUCK LEANING 1.5 INCHES ON DRIVERS SIDE, FRONT AND REAR. CONTACTED DEALER, THEY INSTRUCTED TO BRING IN AFTER 1500 MILES. BROUGHT IN AT 2600 MILES. AFTER 1.5 MONTHS, DEALER REPAIR WAS TO PUT STRONGER SPRINGS ON LEFT FRONT, LEFT REAR, ARCH REAR SPRINGS AND FABRI...

Feb 18, 2002 Suspension

NOTICED SEVERAL DAYS AFTER PURCHASE TRUCK LEANING 1.5 INCHES ON DRIVERS SIDE, FRONT AND REAR. CONTACTED DEALER, THEY INSTRUCTED TO BRING IN AFTER 1500 MILES. BROUGHT IN AT 2600 MILES. AFTER 1.5 MONTHS, DEALER REPAIR WAS TO PUT STRONGER SPRINGS ON LEFT FRONT, LEFT REAR, ARCH REAR SPRINGS AND FABRI...

Nov 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING FUEL TO PUMP BACK INTO FUEL TANK. HAS CAUSED A NO START CONDITION DUE TO FUEL NOT BYPASSING TO ENGINE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 8, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING FUEL TO PUMP BACK INTO FUEL TANK. HAS CAUSED A NO START CONDITION DUE TO FUEL NOT BYPASSING TO ENGINE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK