1996 Chevrolet S10 transmission problems

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 3,000 miles · MI

For years my chevy s-10 1996 2wd truck would suddenly shut off on the road often at highway speeds. Chevy looked at the truck many times and always said they couldn't duplicate the problem. One time they talked me into a brand new transmission at 36100 miles. They didn't honor the warranty even though they said that the transmission was the shutoff problem and happened before the 36k warranty limit. That cost me nearly 4000 dollars. They truck continued to shut itself off while driving for years. It wasn't till a mechanic not affiliated with gm told me to stop using more than one key on my keychain. This gm ignition recall goes way beyond 2005 and cobalts. It goes back to early 90's s-10 trucks. Now we should know why gm never accepted responsibility for my truck and dropped the s-10 in the mid 2000's.

Filed Nov 18, 2010 · Transmission · 99,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet s-10. While driving approximately 70 MPH the vehicle stopped accelerating and the rear wheels locked up. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the transmission locked. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 99,000.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Transmission · 108,328 miles · PA · fire

Vehicle fire due to transfer case fluid being expelled from vent hose onto the right exhaust manifold. This is the third fire in 1995 and 1996 s-series gm trucks I have investigated in the past twelve months that have had the same origin of an engine compartment fire.

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Transmission · CO

Check engine light comes on when traveling over 1 mile distance, causing very rough shifing of gears (at)-(even causes rear wheels to screech when taking off and also shifting into 2nd gear). Oil pressure gauge goes up with acceleration, down to 0 when decelerating-2 attempts to fix, neither shop could find cause for failure. Transmission fluid is rusty as is the fluid indicator area, requires extensive/costly repair. Interior panels squeak. Vehicle idles roughly. Rusty driver front driver side blinker. Abs breaks do not quickly stop vehicle and vibrate roughly & loudly when in use-I've had many close calls!

Filed Dec 17, 2003 · Transmission · AL

Tranmission is not shifting from first to second, unless you go very slow.

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · FL

Oil cooler line: the metal tubing in the lower oil cooled line rest on top of the steering gear assembly. A hole wore through the tubing due to being in direct contact with the gear box causing complete loss of engine oil while driving, loss of braking on driver side (due to oil spray on brake rotor) and near seizure of engine. I stopped on the side of the road to prevent major damage to the engine and possible fire in engine compartment. As of this writing I am still not aware if any occurred (engine damage).

Filed Jun 19, 2002 · Transmission · MI

Transmission went out at 61,000 while driving on highway @65 miles per hour, just quit on the highway, gmc wouldn't stand behind it, transmission shop rebuilt it and found a crack in the case due to it not cooling properly, had to put a larger cooler unit in the truck to handle the transmission for this truck. Timing belt went while going down the highway @65 miles per hour, everything locked up on the truck power steering, brakes and just died in the middle of the highway. Both situations very dangerous.

Filed Jun 12, 2002 · Transmission · MO

While accelerating transmission will lock up, and will grab rear wheel. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Transmission · NM

Consumer was putting vehicle in drive to leave a parking space, and screw to shift lever popped out. Consumer was unable to move vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealer for inspection. The consumer will add more information to form.

Filed Jun 11, 2001 · Transmission · PA

We do not believe that the power train automatic transmission should have failed at 58788 miles. The vehicle is not used for off road, heavy hauling, or for any other purpose than normal city/highway driving. We paid $1987.74 for a new automatic transmission and want to know if other chevrolet s10 blazer owners have had similar problems at low mileage. We would also like to know if any factory/dealer recalls were out there that as an owner we were not notified. We have learned that other s10 blazer owners have experienced auto transmission failure but have no specifics on mileage or circumstances surrounding failure. Please reply at earliest opportunity. Thank you for any help/information you can provide.