This complaint is about the 2000 chevrolet s-10 pickup truck with the 4 cln. Motor. It first started going dead while driving up the road. I would pull over, turn it completely off and restart it without a problem. After giving it a tune up it stopped going dead but began stalling when trying to pull off from a stop sign or traffic light. I would be surprised if no one has been killed yet because of this. I have asked several people I have seen with this type of truck and they have had the same problem.
2000 Chevrolet S10 electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a chevrolet s10. The contact started the vehicle and smoke began to rise from under the hood. No flames were visible. The vehicle was driven to the repair shop. The headlights, tail lights, and blinkers failed to activate. When the brakes were depressed, the fuse blew without warning. The mechanic re-spliced the wiring. The contact has the repair invoice. The current and failure mileages were 150,554. Updated 07/06/07
Dt*: the contact stated when turning the key in the ignition, it would not release to the neutral position. This caused the starter to grind and the vehicle would not turn off. The contact disconnected the battery and fuel pump and had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The dealership replaced the ignition cylinder. The problem returned and the ignition cylinder was replaced a second time. Updated 03/09/06.
Dt: consumer turned to go up hill and vehicle didn't stall, but wanted to, as if it did not get enough fuel. This happened twice. Consumer says that when she applied brake, the vehicle revved and acted as if regaining power back then accelerated quickly. This happened about two weeks ago. Consumer shut vehicle off, and when started back it was fine. When attempting to get on freeway parkway west 279 in greentree, vehicle accelerated when consumer applied brake, hitting another vehicle in the rear. This happened a few days later.
Fire loss to 2000 chevrolet s10 blazer. Fire loss to 2002 chevrolet express cargo van no known cause of fire to both vehicles. *ak the vehicle spontaneously ignited a fire that destroyed the vehicle.
Cruise control accelerating and can not be shut off. *bf the consumer had four separate incidents with his vehicle in which cuise control starts accelorating and con not be shut off unless the consumer turns off vehicle.
Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. Local fire deptartment arrived to extinguish the fire. It was caused by an electrical short.
I bought the chevy with only 30,000 miles on it. But ever since the beginning the third brake light has never worked and I always replace the fuses and the little light bulbs. Also have had trouble with the transmission and have had it rebuilt and the radiator twice. I just have had more than enough problems with the truck I regret buying this truck.
Passlock failed on several occassions. Dealer repaired each time at no charge(warrenty) brakes failed before 15000miles, had to replace both front rotors. Dealer refuses to acknowledge any fault or reimbursement. We beleive that since the millage is so low, the dealer should reimburse us for the repairs.
The vehicle does not start easily, it takes a couple of tries after it has been sitting.
The security feature keeps coming on and I can't start my truck.
While driving at any speed vehicle will intermittently shut off, and everything in vehicle will lock up. Contacted dealer.
Consumer states starter failed, consumer is concerned because failed at such a low mileage.
Electrical system malfunctoned. Horn would go off by itself, and dealer changed fuse. Also, wiring harness caught on fire while parked. Headlights went dim & flickered on/off intermittentlly. Mileage was electrical & changes dramatically. Dealer admitted there was an electrical problem.
When trying to start vehicle a security light will come on. Then has to wait for while to start engine again. *ak there is passlock system failure. Shuts down fuel pump for 10 minutes.
While traveling on the street at approximately 20-25 MPH noticed smoke coming into the vehicle. Pulled vehicle over, flames broke out from under the hood. Local fire department / police arrived to extinguish the fire. Reason for fire still undetermined.
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