Chevrolet S10 harsh shifting problems

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · TN

We purchased a 2000 chevy s-10 in july 2002. Immediately, the "check engine" light would come on during drives of more than 20 minutes. We had transmission work done in the fall. By december 2002, on a 4-hour trip home for christmas, the transmission blew out. We put in a brand new transmission on, but the same problems occur. If we drive more than 20 minutes, the light will come on and we will have hard shifts. Parking the truck and letting it cool fixes the hard shift. But for 4 years we have owned a truck that we cannot drive for more than 20 miles. We have been back to the transmission shop, to no avail. The problem doesn't seem to be the transmission, itself.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Body · 83,000 miles · MI

My family and I were packing to go camping and while loading the bed of my s-10 pickup I placed a 40 pound tent on the tailgate and when I turned around I heard a load clunk and both tailgate cables broke. After I picked up the tent from the ground and lifted the tailgate I noticed that when the tailgate fell it fell on the rear bumper and dented it all the way across. I took the truck to my dealer and they said it was not covered under a recall even though the full-size pickups do have a recall on this item. I replaced the cables at my own cost and it was not cheap or easy. I also paid to have my tailgate repaired for $500.

Filed Aug 4, 2003 · Transmission · HI

2002 chevrolet s-10 ls x-cab pickup manual transmission: loud knocking noise comming from transmission and shifting through gears is rough. When clutch pedal is pressed noise disappears but, when pedal is released a loud bang is heard from transmission and knocking noise returns. The rough shifting occurs mostly going into 3rd gear but also occasionally in all other gears. Brought to dealer to repair for the first time on jun 2, 2003. Technician said noise is " normal " for this type of vech. Due to a heavier duty transmission. Clutch slave unit was found leaking, causing the rough shifting...dealer replaced slave unit. On aug. 4, 2003 truck was once again brought in to dealer to inquire about knocking noise from trans and shifting problems (this time transmission wouldn't allow shifter to go into 1st gear and shifting was rough again) after getting second and third opinions from various shops, and all stating that knocking noise does not sound "normal" and a problem with shifting. Once again service tech at the dealer stated that knocking noise is normal and found no problems with shifting but may have fixed a problem, because after leaving service dept, shifting went back to normal but knocking is still there.

Filed Aug 12, 2002 · Transmission · NY

While driving, transmission will shift hard from 1st to 2nd gear. Hard parts in transmission replaced twice, problem reoccurred. *ak consumer states that the hard shift only occurs when vehicle is driven more than 1 hour when transmission is hot. Dealer replaced the torque converter, however problem came back 2 days later, dealer then replaced the valve body.

Filed Apr 20, 2002 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · MD

Bought truck in october and have recently been experiencing extremely hard shifting from first into second gear. This is also accompanied by the service engine soon light. I spoke with a transmission specialist about this and he said it is a very common problem with these gm transmissions, he suggested replacing the valve body which he said is clearly defective from the factory in my opinion gm should issue a recall on these transmissions. *ts *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****760962

Filed Dec 20, 2001 · Brakes, Locks · CA

I own two 2001 chevrolet s10 ls 2 wheel drive extended cabs. Both have the same or similar problems. A. The molding along the bottom of the windows on the doors is loose and comes off easily. One of the trucks has already the moldings replaced. This appears to have fixed the problem on that truck. B. The rear end clunks/clanks when shifting into reverse. No solution has been found yet. C. The tailgate on both trucks will not latch completely on the driver's side. One truck has been looked at by the dealer. The dealer said the truck would need to be repaired in a body shop. The frame and body components of the box would need to be straightened in order for the tailgate to latch properly. The repair has not been done on either truck yet. D. The most disturbing problem is the strange behavior of the brakes. Both trucks have experienced loss of braking ability. When applying the brake in a quick stop or emergency situation, the brake pedal is firm yet no braking power is felt and the truck surges forward without slowing. Both trucks have had the rear brakes lock up (the ABS failed to engage). One truck had all the pads and rotors replaced at 500 miles. This corrected the loud rumbling sounds and vibrations from the brakes but did not improve the ABS. The other truck now with 22,000 miles shakes violently at speeds over 40 MPH when the brakes are applied. It feels like the wheels are seriously unbalanced or the rotors are badly warped. However, the rotors were checked and found to be in spec and the wheels were balanced. Still the problem continues and is intensifying daily. The shop which checked problem called gm and was told a "pulse" is normal in all vehicles with 4 wheel ABS systems. I drive over 1000 miles a week. I think I know the difference between ABS brakes engaging and wheels about to fly off. I have spoke with several other 2001 gm truck owners at the dealership who are all experiencing problems with their brakes.

Filed Dec 20, 2001 · Brakes, Locks · CA

See odi 755882. I own 2 2001 chev s10 ls 2 wheel drive extended cabs. Both have the same or similar problems. A. The molding along the bottom of the windows on the doors is loose and comes off easily. One of the trucks has already the moldings replaced. The windows sometimes go out of alignment and tilt out. B. The rear end clunks/clanks when shifting into reverse. No solution has been found yet. C. The tailgate on both trucks will not latch completely on the driver's side. One truck has been looked at by the dealer. The dealer said the truck would need to be repaired in a body shop. The frame and body components of the box would need to be straightened in order for the tailgate to latch properly. The repair has not been done on either truck yet. D. The most disturbing problem is the strange behavior of the brakes. Both trucks have experienced loss of braking ability. When applying the brake in a quick stop or emergency situation, the brake pedal is firm yet no braking power is felt and the truck surges forward without slowing. Both trucks have had the rear brakes lock up (the ABS failed to engage). One truck had all the pads and rotors replaced at 500 miles. This corrected the loud rumbling sounds and vibrations from the brakes but did not improve the ABS. The other truck now with 22,000 miles shakes violently at speeds over 40 MPH when the brakes are applied. It feels like the wheels are seriously unbalanced or the rotors are badly warped. However, the rotors were checked and found to be in spec and the wheels were balanced. Still the problem continues and is intensifying daily. The shop which checked problem called gm and was told a "pulse" is normal in all vehicles with 4 wheel ABS systems. I drive over 1000 miles a week. I think I know the difference between ABS brakes engaging and wheels about to fly off. I have spoke with several other 2001 gm truck owners at the dealership who are all experiencing problems with their brakes.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Transmission · MI

Each failure required valve body replacement.hard shift between 1st and 2nd gear & falls out of overdrive.dealer claims they know about problems, but refuses to help pay for repair. Many other reports of identical problem have been reported, no action to date by gmc.

Filed Jun 3, 2001 · Transmission · NV

Transmission has hard shift between 1st and second gear, dealer says it needs a new valve body and new torque converter.

Filed Mar 29, 2001 · Engine · WI

While driving consumer noticed the service engine soon light come on, consumer proceeded to slow down and pulled over to emergency lane, just as consumer came to a stop and was about to shut off the engine she heard a clunk, consumer turned off engine and called dealership vehicle was towed and after inspection of the vehicle, it was determined that an oil cooler line had blown and all the engine oil was lost, this in turn caused the engine to sieze up, dealership advised consumer that a new engine was needed and various other repairs.