Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet s10. While driving 30 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the right. The vehicle was inspected by a technician who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact made multiple repairs to the vehicle including a front end alignment, new brakes pads for all four wheels, the master cylinder, and all four tires. However, the failure still persists. Upon further research, the contact was able to determine that the brake lines were failing and caused the vehicle to pull to the right. The vehicle was inspected by a technician who replaced the brake lines at the cost of $150. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 62,500 and current mileage was 63,000.
Chevrolet S10 pulling problems
38 of the 5,662 owner complaints about the Chevrolet S10 describe pulls to one side, most of them for the 1998 model year.
- owner complaints
- 38
- worst model year
- 1998
By model year
Often reported together
ABS 16Brake failure 3Grinding brakes 2Spongy pedal 1Door locks 1Ball joint 1
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet s10. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle began pulling to the right. The contact had to steer the vehicle to the left using both hands. When he arrived home, he inspected the suspension and noticed that the upper control arm bushings were completely destroyed. The bushings had been replaced approximately two months prior to the failure. The failure has occurred approximately eleven times. He notified fabtech, the manufacturer of the front suspension, and received no assistance. The current and failure mileages were 95,000.
I owna 2001 chevy s-10 and have always noticed that the brakes, when applied going over a small bump or dip, will make a grinding noise and not engage at all. They will engage after a few seconds of applied pressure but by then I am already through the intersection and have nearly been hit/have hit another car due to this. Also, I was involved in an auto accident where I had to brake hard, but when I did the truck pulled left and rear-ended the vehicle in front of me. At the time I didn't question the brakes but now I have had constant noises and clicks from the front brakes and can push the pedal to the floor, and when I do there is a loud click. I have read 11 similar complaints and wonder if there is a major problem the public should know about. If the brakes were a cause of my accident I would like to know.
Automobile started pulling to the right. After looking at the brakes, consumer pulled them, and found that the passengers side were worn down and driver side were not. The brakes were applied and they pulled to the right, when he heard a dragging noise.*ak
Steering alignment constantly needs adjustment. Alignments prove futile. Steering wheel pulls to right during all driving conditions.
Vehicle jumps out of gear 2 and gear 4 while driving, when applying brakes vehicle pulls to the right. Dealer cut rubber boot around floorshift down to correct the defect; but, it did not solve the problem.
Braakes pulls right when in use power steering will be hard to turn at low speed
Abs causes vehicle to pull to the left and to the right badly.
Pickup still has steering problems/wanders on uneven roads/freeways. Should feel tighter and more controllable for a truck this new. I have not been off road 4x4 or had an accident with this vechicle. The steering has been a problem since the day I bought
Consumer had vehicle parked outside of her home and she was hearing a noise. She had her husband listen to it. They took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic took wheels off and noticed that rivit groves wore into the stator. When they had to replace brakes pads and shoes, they had to remachine the stator to remove the groves. *ak the destruction of the front disk brake pads groved the front wheel stator causing the front wheel to pull to the right.
Related recalls
Steering: gear box: shaft sector
- What is wrong
- The intermediate steering shaft loosens at the steering shaft to steering gear coupling. With this looseness, the yoke pinch bolt can wear on the splines of the shaft until there is no longer an interference between the splines and the bolt.
- Risk
- This condition can cause body to chassis movement allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear which can result in a loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retorque the upper and lower bolts to correct specifications.
Recall number 96V195000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet S10 pulling
Which Chevrolet S10 years have pulls to one side problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1998 (10 complaints), 1996 (7 complaints) and 1995 (6 complaints).
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