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6.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,250 miles

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1997 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1997 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup Owner Comments

problem #8

Apr 102009

S-10 Pickup

  • 82,000 miles

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

There are 8 safety recalls on the Chevy S10.1997.the companys state my vehicle is not on the list of these recalls.but my vehicles has all of these defects.and ive been very lucky I have not been in an accident yet due to these issues.ive been very lucky.but peoples luck always runs out.I cant afford another vehicle and its breaking me financially by fixing this one.

- Mexico, NY, USA

problem #7

May 151999

S-10 Pickup

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In order to make windshield wipers work consumer must lift hood and tap on motor. Consumer experiencing problems with gas gauge.

- New Hill, NC, USA

problem #6

Oct 011999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
The gas gauge failed at 40000, it reads 1/4 tank when there is much less and it will not go below 1/4 tank. Nlm

- Oceanville, NJ, USA

problem #5

Dec 011999

S-10 Pickup 4WD

  • miles

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

Speedometer sticks coming down from highway speed to local roadway speed, and gas gauge reads incorrectly.

- Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, USA

problem #4

Apr 291999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Gas indicator improperly reads the amount of gas in the vehicle.

- Wheelsersburg, OH, USA

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problem #3

Apr 121999

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
When driving at any speed vehicle stalls, and gas gauge isn't working. Vehicle has been at repair shop three times, and the dealer can't determine the problem.

- Matthew, NC, USA

problem #2

Feb 231999

(reported on)

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Vehicle makes a growling noise upon acceleration. Also clatters and clinks. Dealer claims can't hear a noise. Also gas gauge malfunctions, shows a full tank, even though truck has only 1/4 of a tank.

- Mulberry, TN, USA

problem #1

Nov 221998

S-10 Pickup

  • miles
Ongoing problem with vehicle fuel gauge registering incorrectley. Dealer notified and informed consumer that the repairs would be done at consumer's cost.

- Oklawaha, FL, USA

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