1997 Chevrolet S10 fuel system problems

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 150,000 miles · WI

Occasionally about 5 or 6 times and counting when initially applying the brake at either 45mph or 10 MPH my 1997 chevy s10 vehicle starts to accelerate with my foot off the gas and cruise control off at what appeared to be full speed/throttle. My first reaction was to brake even harder, but then the antilock brakes kicked in and seemed to reduce the stopping force by not letting the wheels lock. The vehicle continued to accelerate until I placed the car in neutral and then the vehicle stopped and also stopped accelerating.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Brakes, Fuel system · 187,000 miles · MD

Severely corroded brake lines, lines blew. Near miss accident. This is a common complaint across mfrs. . Well maintained cars with severely corroded fuel and brake lines. I bet it can be traced to a cheap supplier that supplied the big 3 for a period of years. No corrosion resistance on the steel. Can't blame this on ne winter salt. My oem 1964 looks better than my late model vehicles.

Filed Apr 1, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 82,000 miles · NY

There are 8 safety recalls on the chevy s10.1997.the companys state my vehicle is not on the list of these recalls.but my vehicles has all of these defects.and ive been very lucky I have not been in an accident yet due to these issues.ive been very lucky.but peoples luck always runs out.I cant afford another vehicle and its breaking me financially by fixing this one.

Filed Aug 28, 2009 · Fuel system, Visibility · 70,400 miles · IA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10 pickup truck. The windshield wipers failed to operate normally. The mechanic stated that recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 03v159000, windshield wiper motor is related to the failure. The manufacturer stated the VIN was not a part of the existing recall and that they would be liable for the repairs. The contact was concerned that if this were to occur when it was raining the driver's visibility would be reduced. The contact is also concerned of the safety risk which could result in a crash. The fuel pump also failed at 27,000 miles. The current and failure mileages were approximately 70,400.

Filed Mar 28, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 42,000 miles · RI · crash

Since I have purchased this vehicle, I cannot get the correct fuel amount to show on the gauge. I have been to the dealer several times waiting for a recall with no luck. I have ran out of gas several times when the gauge says I have fuel. Once on the highway I was forced off the road and into a ditch causing damage. I was placed in a life threatening situation more than once because of this problem. Chevrolet wants me to pay $220.00 for parts and another $175.00 labor and I cannot afford that amount.

Filed Aug 31, 2005 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · KS

The fuel gauge continually reads past full no matter the amount of fuel in the tank. This began at approximately 50,000 mi. When I ran out of fuel thinking the gauge to be correct.

Filed Apr 26, 2005 · Fuel system · 28,000 miles · GA

The fuel gauge on my 1997 s-10 extended cab truck does not work. The needle remains on the full position. I noticed the gauge was erratic prior to the warranty expiring, but I forgot it, so unfortunately no recorded complaint was availale when it ceased to operate. I am aware that this is a problem on other s-10 vehicles. In fact I owned a 1983 silverado and the fuel gauge on it did not work. I determine when to refuel by use of the odometer.

Filed Dec 14, 2004 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · CA

Fuel gauge did not work. Consumer experienced this problem with other gm vehicles he owned. The cause of the problem had not yet been determined.

Filed Sep 30, 2004 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · CA

Rivets holding two piece throttle body butterfly together failied causing the throttle to jam open.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · NC

Fuel gauge in instrument cluster not reading correctly.