Forwarded correspondence from ftc-letter from senator on behalf of constituent, who has concerns re the availability of parts for his 1993 chevy s-10 4x4. *kb the consumer stated the computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle has been at the dealer since dec 30, 2007 because there were no parts available. *jb updated 10/09/08.
1993 Chevrolet S10 electrical problems
11 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Wiring: interior/under dash3
- Alternator/generator/regulator3
- Ignition2
- 12v/24v/48v battery2
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
- Instrument cluster/panel1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet S10 electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Chevrolet S10 electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Chevrolet S10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The digital speedometer, odometer and turn signal indicators on the dashboard console disappear frequently. This happens more in cold weather than in warm weather, and they will reappear temporarily if I bang on the dash, but then they disappear again. As a result, I am unable to tell how fast I am going and received a speeding ticket.
Had several fuses shot upon cranking vehicle, on 6-22-01 wife cranked truck and heavy smoke poured from under the headliner over drivers side. I pulled the headliner and discovered the problem. The wiring going through the a post to the drivers side sunvisor mirror, rear view mirror, and passenger's side sunvisor is placed against the sheet metal and then a rubber piece is there to prevent the wires from shorting out and it is against the sheetmetal and rubs the headliner against the sheetmetal causing it to short out. This is a very poor design and I feel sure this will be if not already be a real problem and possibly cause a fire. Luckly I wasn't driving down the road and give tit enough time to catch the headliner on fire.
Distributor cap failed.
Vehicle fire caused by an electrical short in the alternator wiring; also ABS brakes failed.
Vehicle stalling out with no warning at 45mph. Tt
While driving headlights went out. Circuit breaker went out. Tt
#ea94-038 front and rear brake was replace total of four times have ABS anti-lock brake, #a94-029 the alternator was replaced a year ago still having the problem. Right rear axle seal leak. Noise coming from rear. Ehcu module replaced, brakes replaced three times, replaced front pads, and turned rotors. Service engine soon light illuminated. Air conditioner compressor failed. Alternator and battery failed. Transmission jerks. Wiper blades replaced, did not clean well.
Fire started in steering column, burned entire vehicle. Tt
While driving, noticed lights dimming, looked to rear saw sparks, smoke came in through vent, found alternator had caught fire and belt was gone. Tt
Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet S10 electrical
Does the 1993 Chevrolet S10 have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the electrical of the 1993 Chevrolet S10, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet S10 electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Chevrolet S10 electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet S10 have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most electrical complaints are 1998 (49 complaints), 1996 (41 complaints) and 1994 (28 complaints).
Other 1993 Chevrolet S10 problems
Brakes 140Fuel system 20Engine 16Acceleration 11Visibility 10Transmission 9Seat belts 6Suspension 6Seats 5Tires 5Steering 3Body 2
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