The ses light appeared and stayed on after approximately 1-2 hours driving at freeway speed. This happened on several occasions. After turning engine off overnight or for several hours, the light would go off. Then after continued driving, comes back on again. While on, the transmission shifts extremely hard, jolting passengers. This occurred several times. Took car to dealer for service but light was not on. Service advised could not get ses code with light off. When ses problem happened again, took to dealer. Service advised that ses problem coded to the transmission. Manager advised that nothing was wrong with transmission, but problem was electical. Transmission man may be able to fix by placing a wire to bypass solenoid problem. When the transmission man tried to do so, he found that a wire was already in place. Service advised that my blazer was a later model that already had the wire. He advised that nothing was wrong with the transmission, and to continue to drive until it failed to shift completely. A solenoid which controlled the shifting was sticking and causing the problem. When this happened I could shut off the engine completely, and the computer/ solenoid would reset and I could continue driving. Otherwise the assembly body would have to be replaced. My problem is that this seems to be a problem chevrolet determined early on and tried to fix with the wire bypassing the solenoid. I'm expected to wait until it goes out completely, drive my car in 2d gear from wherever it is to the dealer, and pay to have the assembly body replaced, at my expense. What's wrong with this picture ? I would expect a known problem with the ses light/ solenoid to have been remedied prior to sale of a new vehicle. I would appreciate any guidance or assistance you can provide regarding this matter. The solution seems totally illogical as well as poor customer service.
1996 Chevrolet S10 transmission complaints
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Defective rear ring and pinion gear caused the rear end to break which may result in an accident. Please provide further information.
Countless calls to dealer and manufacture does not produce results.
Rear window leaks.
Brake power booster failed.
While driving u joiint bearing seized up.
The rear bearings/seals and gaskets malfunctioned, causing a clincking noise, and almost puncturing the rear tires. Been replaced 5 times. Dealer cannot determine pboblem.
Vehicle loses speedup to 20 MPH when traveling up hills. Dealer noted possible cause a defective fan clutch. Problem is consistant.
Recall 96v035000; the transmission seems to lock up when driving. Daily driving ranges at 70 MPH to 100mph. Dealer states the vehicle does not comply with recall. Consumer does not want to drive, but it is only means of transportation.
Driving the truck down the highway and the driveshaft fell off without any warning,. The back of the truck dropped very low to the ground, and the brake cable snapped, causing the truck to loose brake power. The truck had to be towed.
Two year old vehilce is experiencing transmission problems including rusted dip stick.
Master cylinder failed causing brake fluid to leak.
Fluid leakage in the transmission line--fluid blowing back onto muffler causing smoke. Defective brake pipe and seat belts.
Transmission fluid line cracked, causing fluid to spray over catalytic converter
Brake system fails intermittently.
Replaced noisy engine. Also, replaced leaking transmission/master cylinder/power steering pump. In adition, front strut failed and windshield wipers do not operate properly.
Requested transmission recall info.
Throw out bearing noise.
Master cylinder broke.
Torque converter problem.
Engine warning light illuminated.
The driveshaft is letting the rear move, cannot put any weight in the truck.
Transmission failed.
Short in directional lamps.
Front differential came from the factory without lubricant. Could result in front wheel lock up.
Five speed transmisssion locked up, causing loss of control of vehicle.
#96v035000 received recall letter repair it under recall, consumer was driving and transmission locked u.p please describe .
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