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.
For the second time my 1999 Chevy S-10 pickup has been taken to the transmission shop because I have lost second gear and reverse. This is a costly repair, the first time it cost me $1,600 to replace a $44 part because the whole transmission had to be overhauled. The transmission in the Chevy is made with inferior parts and should be recalled to have all the gears replaced. I have also had to replace both front wheel hubs and a motor. The S1-S of this era need to be investigated and the consumer should be protected!!
While driving 30-35 mph, a fire started in the engine compartment. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. The engine had already stopped and vehicle was coasting when the fire became evident. The brakes were non-funtional, consumer stopped the vehicle by means of emergency brake. Truck was consumed and totally engulfed in about five minutes. Total loss.
While traveling at 30mph, engine will stay at mid-idle (2500rpm) and not go down to 900rpm until completely stopped. Has caused a run-A-way engine once.
The engine races at 2000 and 2500 RPM's in slow traffic and parking lots, it will not begin to rev down unless vehicle comes to a complete stop (truck runs away). Nlm
Vehicle been experiencing ongoing / intermittent problem with engine stalling while driving at any speed. Dealer notified, and some repairs were made. But dealer informed consumer that there is no guarantee that the problem will not reoccur. Seeking help in this matter from NHTSA.
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- Johnson City, NY, USA