Chevrolet S10 engine failure problems

Filed May 3, 2024 · Engine · 171,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet S10. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shuddering and lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull to the shoulder of the roadway to turn off the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle briefly returned to normal functionality, but the failure reoccurred. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine had seized, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 230,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. While driving 26 MPH around an s curve, the brakes pedal was applied, but seized. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment and creek. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and sustained neck, nose, and eye injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The cause of the failures was not determined. The failure mileage was 230,000.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 130,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, all the vehicle gauges went to zero and all the warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 96,873 miles · PA

Engine failure - had to be rebuilt at app. 75000 miles - both sides of cab bottom rear rusted out - first time brake failure 2013 - put brake on to put the truck in drive no brakes front right - aug 2014 brake failure - put brake on to put in drive no brakes.

Filed Sep 3, 2013 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the brakes seized. In addition, the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts as the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2012 · Brakes · 13,000 miles · VA

After I'd owned the vehicle for a little over 3 years and had only about 13,000 miles on it, it began to pull hard on braking. One of the front brake calipers seized and ruined the front rotor in the process. Although the truck was just out of warranty, because of the low mileage and age of the vehicle, I took it to the dealer. Chevrolet refused to honor the repairs under warranty or acknowledge any problems. They said it was because the truck sat outside. It is parked on a paved street in front of my house. It is a truck and most trucks in my experience "sit outside," so I found this explanation totally unsatisfactory. Whatever happened to "like a rock!" I replaced both front rotors, both front calipers (upgraded from oem) and of course the brake fluid at my expense. Again this year, in may 2012, I experienced the same problem with a front caliper seizing. I took it to the dealer again and the dealer verified the problem and said I needed to replace the calipers, pads and, in addition, the brake lines. They offered to do this for a mere $975 plus tax and $80 for new pads. I will once again replace the calipers, pads, fluids and this time the brake lines which I suspect were the original problem. When I flushed the lines to replace the fluid back in 2006 and again in 2012 there was obvious contamination in the lines which when it builds up in the caliper, in my opinion, causes it to seize. I've owned a number of vehicles most of which sat outside for years and never experienced any type of problem with the brakes. My complaint is that I believe chevrolet used substandard lines in their vehicles or allowed contamination of these parts or designed a defective system that allows condensation to infiltrate the system and destroy the lines.

Filed Feb 13, 2009 · Fuel system · 69,200 miles · OH

I have a 2000 chevy s-10, 4.3 liter with 69300 miles on it. The engine on this vehicle does not want to turn over and run. I 've had this happen on 5 occasions within the past month. I know it is a gas problem getting to the carburetor since I have splashed a little gas or starting fluid in the carburetor to see if the engine will fire up. The engine does start but shuts down because of a lack of fuel to keep it running. I have replace fuel filter 2 times, map sensor and have recently read that gm used a sock strainer on the fuel pump that tends to get clogged up. I also understand that gm has resolved this problem with a different style of strainer. I am very concerned about this since the last time my engine failed I was driving on a busy cleveland, ohio interstate (I-77 by pershing ave exit ramp). I was able to get the vehicle restarted after several attempts to turn the engine over. I have seen cars on the side of the interstate get hit and concerned for my own safety and health if this should occur again. I believe since gm has and has knowledge of this defect on their part that they should recall all vehicles that use or used this type of strainer on the fuel pump unit. It is just a matter of time before someone is killed because of this irresponsible action on gm to havethe vehicles that are on the road with the problem fuel pump stainer.

Filed May 23, 2007 · Engine · 120,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. On march 7, 2007, the engine failed while driving 35 MPH. The contact waited ten minutes before the vehicle was able to be restarted. This failure occurred once before in 2002. When he currently starts the vehicle, the security light flickers and the vehicle fails to start. The contact stated that the failure is the same as noted in tsb # 010856001. The vehicle was purchased in august of 2000. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 125,000 and failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2007 · Engine, Suspension · 73,960 miles · IL

Tsb #030601024a -- rattle noise in engine. *tt (the federal safety agency id #10004301, march 01 2004) #6 rod cap stretched, causing bearing to fail. Also other bearings began to fail. Possibly due to coolant leak from intake manifold gasket or just very defective part - mechanic unsure this of a vehicle that is properly (sometimes overly) maintained. Have all service records to prove it. Even mechanics commented on upkeep of vehicle. Service facility refuses to make repairs - trying to force complete engine replacement even though crank journals can be polished, new bearings can be put in and rod can be replaced. Basically they and gm are looking for a big payday - they are sadly mistaken. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle, with each repair becoming more and more expensive. I now have to get rid of the truck and have financial hardship due to the costly repairs. The sad part about this is gm does not stand behind their products / services, a recall should have been done for this problem as it is very common to their engine families, similar to the piston slap issue with the truck ls-series of engines.

Filed Apr 21, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · KY

Complaint regarding the injectors on the 1994 chevrolet s-10.*mr the consumer stated he had to replace the injectors twice. The engine was replaced because it cracked and leaked. The heater core was replaced due to a misrouted wiring harness.