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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
36 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
816 miles

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1996 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup Owner Comments (Page 4 of 9)

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problem #111

Sep 021996

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at 40.mph on a dirt road, consumer tried to go around a deer in the road, brakes failed and vehicle lost control and went up an enbankment, rolled down the enbakement. Vehicle went sliding sideways and didn't slow down. Upon impact, driver' side air bag didn't deploy.

- Palestine, TX, USA

problem #110

Jul 211999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While braking at stop sign on an incline vehicle anti-lock brake will activate causing vehicle to slide last 10'0. especially when road surface is wet. Even braking from 20-25 mph will cause vehicle to move forward last 10'0 as brakes release when anti-lock kick in.

- Redondo Beach, CA, USA

problem #109

Jan 251999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Huntsville, TX, USA

problem #108

Jan 081997

S-10 Pickup

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Antilock brakes failed twice, once resulting in an accident.

- Belle Chas, LA, USA

problem #107

Mar 241999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In an emergency stop or in bad weather the ABS brakes will fade out, causing brakes to be totally inoperative, resulting in an accident.

- Baldwinsville, NY, USA

problem #106

Aug 161998

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
Symptom: Loss of brakes, pedal traveled to the floor due to faulty brake vacuum booster.

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

problem #105

Dec 291997

S-10 Pickup

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When brakes were applied in a panic stop the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide. Owner has experienced simular problems with the brakes prior to the collision. The dealer has been notified. Owner wa sissued a citation for failure to control speed to avoid speed. Four days after accident, consumer suffered back pain.

- Pheonix, AZ, USA

problem #104

Jan 211998

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes the pedal will go to the floor, and the brakes would become hard. While making a hard right, the brakes went to the floor, causing the vehicle to collide. The dealer has replaced the master cylinder.

- Fort Mill, SC, USA

problem #103

Mar 261998

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary.

- Godfrey, IL, USA

problem #102

Jan 011999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles
ABS brakes fail to work properly, almost causing crash

- Richmondville, NY, USA

problem #101

Oct 071998

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Anti lock brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision.

- Elkhart, IN, USA

problem #100

Oct 211998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
While driving slowly, stopping and picking up speed, applied brakes, and the brake's went straight to the floorboard and locked up. The vehicle has been in the shop four to five times for repairs. Dealer replaced the brakes and the problem has returned.

- Valriclo, FL, USA

problem #99

Aug 151998

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in collision, no deployment of air bag during collision.

- Salem, SC, USA

problem #98

Jan 011997

S-10 Pickup

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was experiencing intermittent brake troubles. Brakes would grab on one side, causing brakes to lock-up. Vehicle been dealer shop and repairs were made, but later on vehicle had once again experienced another brake lock-up. Taken back to dealer shop and informed of nothing could be found.

- Coonrapids, MN, USA

problem #97

May 151998

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear driver's side tire fell off, which almost caused an accident. Also brakes malfunctioned.

- Burton, MI, USA

problem #96

Apr 151996

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Brakes are underpowered for the vehicle, . when applying brake pedal, extended stopping distance occurs, and the ABS system kick in prematurely, dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem.

- Hudson, WI, USA

problem #95

Apr 011997

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Vehicle shakes when brakes are applied, even at 20 mph. Owner believes ABS is faulty.

- San Antoni, TX, USA

problem #94

Jun 231998

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
In wet weather conditions ABS brake pedal pulsates, causing vehicle to pull right or left. Dealer noted problem was consumer's negligence.

- Kenner, IN, USA

problem #93

May 271998

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
ABS brake problems; the anti-lock braking system is very sensitive. When going over any irregularities in the road the system does not kick in correctly. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.

- Lake Jackson, TX, USA

problem #92

Oct 101996

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake problems; when applying the brakes in a non dry pavement, the brakes kick in then release and the vehicle starts to slow down, and all of a sudden the system lets go and the vehicle does not stop. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.

- Wabasso, MN, USA

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