1997 Chevrolet S10: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 13, 2009 · Electrical · 117,451 miles · MN

A month ago my vehicle had a dash board light come on intermittently. It is the air bag light. During this period I took the vehicle to my mechanic, he placed it on the diagnostic and found nothing wrong at a cost of just under $100. The light has continued to come on and the vehicle has stalled twice during this time. I have searched the internet for recall notices for the dealership and have not had any success. I believe this could escalate into an accident, and I certainly cannot afford to have the vehicle at the mechanics or the dealership for days on end while they have no idea what the problem is. Chevrolet should take the vehicle in, give me a vehicle to drive until they solve the problem.

Filed Jul 19, 2005 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · CA

My s10 stalls contantly. Going 60 or going 15, doesnt matter. All gauges slam to zero and sometimes it restarts, sometimes it doesnt. I lose steering and its really dangerous. Happens on the freeway, I have to throw it into neutral and restart, sometimes it does, other times it doesnt. Incident date starting 6/25/04 and still currently happens. Started out once in a while. Now its a few times a day. Seems to happen a lot more in colder/moist weather

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Fuel system · 45,000 miles · AL

At 45,000 miles the fuel gauge became unstable on my 1997 s-10 pickup. The gauge indicates more fuel in the vehicle than is in the tank. The vehicle ran out of fuel during a rainstorm and once again while in interstate traffic. Inquiries indicate that this is a long-standing problem for many gm vehicles. Repair estimate to fix the gauge is $500.00. This is certainly a safety-related issue when the vehicle stalled on the interstate.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 62,000 miles · MD

Air bag light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. Also, engine stalled, and there were no power brakes or power steering. It was an a electrical problem. *ak

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · NC

While driving vehicle stalled, and sometimes would restart on its own. Also, sending unit malfunctioned, causing the fuel gauge not to register the correct amount of gasoline in the tank.

Filed Jan 28, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 49,773 miles · OH

While driving engine made a choking noise like it was about to stall then, it stopped accelerating. Dealership replaced engine gasket, seals, and the intake manifold because they were defective. Also, at 49,773 rear windshield wiper quit working because of a electrical short in the motor.

Filed Jan 16, 2002 · Electrical · MA

While driving at any speed and without warning vehicle would suddenly lose power and stall. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · PA

Original and 3 additional ignition coils, caps, and harnesses corroded in a 4 yr time span. Original and two replacement catalytic converters also needed to be replaced. Most recent catalytic converter was so badly melted, twisted & damaged the mechanic stated that I was "lucky" not to have the entire engine blown. Also, he never saw anything this badly damaged in his 25 yrs of servicing many makes of vehicles. This is a 4 yr old vehicle and it seems like a trend is established for replacing these same parts appx. Every 17-20,000 miles and 10 months apart - just long enough that gm will not honor the parts warranties. I do drive this vehicle long distances (300 miles one way each week to a worksite) but also maintain it to the manufacturers specs. I thought I bought a reliable vehicle, but the dependability is questioned when the vehicle loses momentum and stalls on highway driving, the service engine light continually pops on, & I'm paying large sums of money for towing & replacement parts to resolve a problem gm will not admit to having with this vehicle. Gm has not acknowleged this problem or resolved it in any way. A customer service rep stated that this is "normal" maintenance to replace these parts, as well as the 100,000 mile warranty spark plugs (at 73,000) which were corroded due to the corroded ignition coils. Additional info available, as well as all invoices if necessary.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Fuel system · LA · fire

While driving about 30 MPH engine started jerking, and engine light came on the dashboard. Then, engine stalled. When consumer got out of vehicle smoke was coming out of the bottom of vehicle. A few feet away could see fire wich was extinguished on its own ,then fuel was dripping under.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Fuel system · MD

Vehicle experiencing problem with intermittent stalling while driving. Vehicle taken to an independen tdealer for repairs. Problem was due to burning wiring noticed on fuel pump.

Filed Oct 12, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · FL

Intermittently while driving vehicle will accelerate to 50 MPH and stay at 50 MPH without pressing the pedal, which cannot slowdown vehicle unless making a complete stop. This may cause a crash. Been to dealer 5 times, but could not determine the cause. *ak engine stall while driving and the vehicle would not restart due to coil wire failure.

Filed Feb 7, 2000 · Acceleration · SC

While stopping at a red light driver stepped on accelerator, and vehicle lost power ,then stalled without a warning.