2000 Chevrolet S10: transmission slipping

Filed Jan 15, 2008 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · NV

No accident took place but the transmission in two separate 2000 model s-10 and an s-10 blazer have gone out in the same exact manner within 3,000 miles of each other and both vehicles were primarily driven in two different parts of the country. The slipping of these trannys is so sudden that it actually almost became a safety concern while on the highway. I apologize if this is being sent to the wrong dept. But I would like to find out if chevy has had any recalls on these models as well. Thanks!

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Transmission · 66,990 miles · OH

Service engine soon light, transmission failure, tansmission slipping, torque converter burned up, only 67,000 miles on truck driven easy, no loads/towing code p1870, truck transmission being rebuilt, very costly this is bs

Filed May 17, 2005 · Transmission · 113,145 miles · AZ

My 2000 chevy s10 4x4 (purchased from courtesy chevrolet, phoenix, az) broke down on 8/12/03 due to the transmission slipping out of gear and making a grinding noise between reverse & park when I stopped. The truck would not go into drive, and I had to be towed to the nearest dealer (gateway chevrolet in avondale, az) approx. 65 miles away. After the truck was checked out the next day, the service advisor called to say there was nothing wrong with the truck and that it shifted into all gears and ran normal. (note: there were 82,278 miles on the truck at that time and I had the 100,000 mile extended warranty). On several other occasions before and after this event, I experienced a sudden revving up of the engine, which stopped after several rapid depressions of the accelerator. On 4/11/05, while on vacation in california, the exact problem occured again, except this time, after being towed again to the nearest dealer (coalinga motors, inc., coalinga, ca), it was found the transmission was in need of replacement, as well as the shift forks in the transfer case.

Filed Feb 23, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 40,000 miles · IL

Brake line failed at an intersection, total loss of brake pressure. Chevrolet notified, dealer could not find problem, part took a week to arrive, and we just fixed it at home out of exaspiration for the dealer, chevy was great though, line found worn right through. Many failures with this vehicle. Went through 3 batteries and 2 alternators. Upper ball joint failed on the highway, parts department tried to say because it wasnt greased, but I keep it greased, the ball broke right out the side, all ball joints replaced. Idler arm found broken when vehicle taken for re-alignment before that. Various electrical failures (suspected short somewhere as battery sparks when reconnected). Fuel pump failure at 65,000 miles, preceeding fuel guage malfunction about 6 mo's before, replaced fuel pump. Heating failure suspected due to dex-cool coolant (coolant solidifies and jams heater core, ect...), vehicle reverse flushed, and new thermostat installed, not much improvement, blows harder but still cold. Transmission slips on occasion. Currently leaks steering fluid, this has not been corrected as I bought a new truck, and have not had time to fix the s10. Water coming in from somewhere, carpet consistently soaked. Very unhappy with vehicle with so many repairs, truck only has 70,000 miles, components failed far before their time, more minor things wrong but repaired. We are lucky to have a garage and a whole lot of tools for this vehicle.

Filed Sep 12, 2004 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · NC

Truck was slipping out of gear, and eventually was making a grinding noise when trying to shift. It was taken to mechanic and readout indicated the transmission was overheating. Truck was taken to mechanic a total of 3 times for evaluation when final determination was a new transmission was needed. New transmission was put in; and a week later, the new transmission would not shift into gear. Truck is still at mechanics being evaluated.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · AR

Transmission slips when in overdrive. I can turn the ignition off and the problem stops for a while. I was wanting to know if this might be a factory defect.

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · GA

I recently purchased a used 2000 chevy s-10 with 48,000 miles. The vehicle is extra clean and there were no apparent problems. I had to make a trip from atlanta, ga to chicago, il. Coming back on the interstate (traveling 75-80 miles an hour), the check engine light came on and the truck downshifted from overdrive into third. I was nearly rear ended by two 18-wheelers while I tried to slow the vehicle so that the RPM's were not in the critical zone. I stopped at the first auto repair shop I could find, and was told that the transmission was severely damaged and would need to be rebuilt. Apparently, the bands were slipping and caused the fluid to overheat and turn extremely dark. The truck now has 58,000 miles, and needs a new transmission. This is the third gm car that I have had that I have had to have major transmission work done. The last one was a buick and had less than 60,000 miles on it.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Transmission · 43,000 miles · VA

While traveling 55 MPH the transmission slipped and I had to go from 5th gear to 2nd on a major highway.

Filed Jun 2, 2002 · Transmission · MI

Consumer states that when shifting the vehicle into any gear the gears will start to slip and then the vehicle will start to rev up and finally kick into gear. Contacted dealer and the dealer cannot find the problem.

Filed Jul 25, 2000 · Transmission · GA

Upon acceleration in first gear, the vehicle moves forward but the transmission slips out of gear into neutral. Yh