This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I am the owner of a 1996 Chevrolet S10, and read some of the complaints about spare tire separation from vehicle due to steel cable rubbing against the spare tire. I checked my truck and 3 strands of the cable had separated, and it looked like the cable was nearly at the half way point. I checked with the local dealer, and was told that I could purchase a new one for approximately $50. This new hoist cable assembly is a new design, and should not have this problem. What makes me mad is that we are not being notified about this potential problem. When I checked my owners manual, it shows the new improved hoist assembly. No accident occurred, but it was just a matter of time before it would have occurred.
Have taken to dealer several time and never fixed. Called Chevrolet and got a case number, but dealer still refused to fix for free. No safety defect listed within summary.
Temperature gauge and engine check light came on. Dealer said coolant and oil intermixed in the crankshaft which was caused by a failed intake manifold gasket.
Engine: Engine check light comes on and will not go off, black smoke coming from tail pipe. Vehicel has been in shop so many times and they don't know what the problem is.
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- Worden, IL, USA