1996 Chevrolet S10 tires problems

Filed Aug 2, 2004 · Tires · CA

While driving the spare tire cable sheared off, resulting in the loss of the spare tire. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the cable and racket was a set and needed replacement. Consumer informed the mechanic that a recall was not for this vehicle. And as a consumer the payment should rendered on the dealer, not on the consumer.

Filed Dec 29, 2003 · Tires · CA

Tire developed a bulge the tread began to melt, and the radial cords became visible.

Filed Sep 28, 2000 · Tires · NC

Firestone tire experienced blow out causing vehicle to skid and rollover,consumer was killed during accident.

Filed Oct 23, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Have had problems with the windshield wipers from the beginning. I would be driving in pouring-down rain and the wipers would go out causing me to have to pull over. Right now they do not work at all. I had to work on my brakes the first year and a couple of times thereafter. I recently had to have my air-conditioner done. The latest was my water pump that I fixed myself. The worse was my motor. I had been stalled a number of times till finally it wouldn't go at all. I had it towed to michael holley chevrolet in lakeland (the town I worked in). They refused to honor my smartcare saying I had not changed the oil. That was not true since I had changed it myself and had it changed also. They wanted over 3000 for a new motor. I am and was still paying on my truck and did not have that much cash. I had to tow it at my mothers and park it. I was able to change the oil and noticed that the chevrolet dealers had removed the alternator belt and had left it loose. That did not give me any confidence in them. 4 months later my mother's car was totalled and she paid for me to get a motor from an amoco dealer. In september of 1999 my mother was surfing the net and found out that there had been recalls on this vehicle almost from the first and I have never been notified at all. I wrote to the home office in early september but received no answer. I still owe 2 years payments. If I had been traveling on the highway when my motor went out on me something bad could have very well happened. I feel sure that I will never trust in chevy's products again.

Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Engine, Tires · TX

Vehicle rides great. Just stays in the shop more than on the road! No safety defect indicated in the summary.

Filed Dec 1, 1998 · Tires · MI · crash

Cable holding spare tire to underside of body broke while vehicle was moving. Wheel hit another vehicle on the roadway causing $1140.00 damage, plus replacement costs of spare tire hoist to my vehicle.

Filed Sep 18, 1998 · Brakes, Tires · MI

Rear driver's side tire fell off, which almost caused an accident. Also brakes malfunctioned.

Filed Aug 29, 1998 · Brakes, Tires · NY

Brake power booster failed.

Filed Jun 29, 1998 · Tires · AR

While driving vehicle the spare tire which is located under vehicle fell off. Vehicle speed was 45-50 MPH prior to defect. Cause unknown.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Electrical, Tires · CA

Alternator belt tensioner failed.