Chevrolet S10 headlights problems

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 119,340 miles · TX

I was returning to el paso from kerrville at night when the headlamps dimmed and the truck lost power most traffic was going 80 -85. It was scary.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Lights · 110,850 miles · FL

My complaint does not concern my vehicle. It is the intensity of newer headlights and taillights on late model vehicles. It is very difficult to drive with extremely bright lights shining from all directions. Instead of lighting area the newer lights seem to be a focused beam that is blinding.

Filed Mar 16, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 98,858 miles · MO · crash

A jeep with a bike mounted on a bike rack stopped quickly in front of me. I hit my brakes, but quickly lost braking effectiveness and the brake pedal went to the floor. I tried to swerve, but hit the rear of the jeep, damaging the bike and bike rack. Severe damage to my grille, drivers side front fender and headlight, and radiator mount. After exchanging insurance information, I noticed brake fluid on ground, by the fuel tank on drivers side. Limped home (about 2 blocks). No brakes other than emergency brake. Subsequent inspection revealed failed brake line and severe rust on most brake lines.

Filed Jun 20, 2011 · Electrical · 133,000 miles · GA

Headlights go out when driving and horn starts sounding when the vehicle is park and without keys. Problem reported to gm when the vehicle was new. Gm dealership worked on the vehicle and said that is was fixed. Problem has reappeared. Also a lot of minor electrical problems *

Filed Jan 22, 2011 · Lights · MN

My vehicle, a 2003 chevy s10 truck, like many vehicles, has daytime running lights that automatically go on when the truck is running; the regular headlights and taillights come on automatically when outdoor light fades. As a result I never touch the headlight switch. Recently my friend was following me in her car on a highway trip when we encountered surprisingly dense daylight fog; sensible speed on the highway dropped to 25 or 30 MPH. Happily every car I saw had its lights on (not to see but to be seen). At one point my friend flashed her lights at me repeatedly and I pulled over to find out what was wrong. "your taillights aren't on," she said. "I know you're there, but if I'm as far back as feels safe, I really can't see you!" it had never occurred to me that there was ever a time when safety required me to actually turn on the headlights. It seems entirely possible to me that the non-automatic lighting of taillights on vehicles with this lighting arrangement might contribute to pileups in daytime fog or blowing snow. I'm going to rig my lights so the taillights come on in daytime running too. This situation might not rise to the level of a recall, but I wonder whether standards for future vehicles should require that daytime running lights include taillights.

Filed Jul 20, 2009 · Lights · VA

On the 1997 chevy s-10 the headlight wiring is not heavy enough to carry enough current to the headlights making them dim and very poor visibility. Please recall and fix to make better visibility.

Filed May 8, 2007 · Electrical · 150,554 miles · LA · fire

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

Filed Aug 30, 2006 · Acceleration, Body · IL · crash

2003 chevrolet s-10 zr2's four wheel drive automatically engaged causing accidents. *kb the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to find a problem. The transmission slipped. The engine would also miss. The vehicle also exhibited problem with the driver's side window, headlights, taillights, windshield wipers, cruise control and trim. The vehicle cruise control activated once while driving. The tailgate had to be adjusted.

Filed Apr 9, 2006 · Lights · MN

I have replaced my headlight switch 3 times now, the 2nd time I would drive and headlights would flash high and low like a police car, now my day time headlamps do not work? Incident dates are not correct not sure.

Filed May 22, 2005 · Lights · 1,000 miles · CA

1) the head lights on my 1996 chevrolet s10 have never worked right. At first, when I turned on the igh beams, they would stay on for less than a minute, then I would lose the dashboard lights and the daytime running lights would come on. This situation is getting steadily worse. Now the low beams are exhibiting the same problem. 2) the headlights don't work, meaning that I can't drive it at night or when it rains. State law requires that the headlights be on when you use the windshield wipers. 3) I have spent thousands trying to get this problem corrected, but the service personnel just take the money and never solve the problem.