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4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,541 miles

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2003 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup miscellaneous problems

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2003 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup Owner Comments

problem #4

Apr 142021

S-10 Pickup

  • miles

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

Twice now while lightly applying brakes to come to a stop at an intersection the antilock brake system engaged. Since it was unexpected I almost didn't come to a stop in time before rolling into the intersection into traffic. The ABS warning indicator was illuminated intermittently before this with recorded DTC C0268 (Pump motor circuit shorted). Also the transfer case input shaft seal failed which caused transmission fluid to leak into the transfer case, completely filling it. That caused the transfer case vacuum switch to fail and transmission fluid was sucked into the vacuum lines and eat through them causing a vacuum leak. Because of the vacuum leak, whenever I would accelerate to highway speeds and the engine would use what vacuum it could, the 4WD actuator would lose its vacuum then regain it when the RPM's dropped and try to lock the front axle while at highway speeds which would cause the truck to jerk and the gears to grind. And lastly the Airbag warning indicator is always illuminated for reasons I do not know.

- Pittsburg, KS, USA

problem #3

Jul 172018

S-10 Pickup

  • 70,000 miles
The truck was occasionally not turning over. Tried things like turning fan on, radio, etc and it would start. Security light comes on or will blink. Truck now is not turning over at all. Dash lights blink and or come on when door opens. This is a problem I've seen all over internet, but nothing has worked. I think it should have a recall. I am paying for a dead truck now. Truck was stationary-won't start.

- Athol, MA, USA

problem #2

Dec 302010

S-10 Pickup

  • 48,163 miles
Cable holding the spare tire under the truck bed broke and the tire fell onto the road.

- Chantilly, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 022003

S-10 Pickup 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
As a laid off automotive supplier, I have a keen interest in where my automobiles are made. A year ago, I purchased a new Chevrolet S-10. Nowhere on the paper work did I see nafta information, country of origin information, or percentage of foreign content listed, as required by law. In reviewing your laws on cafe (recent information in the news and political campaigns), I noticed the country of origin information, and the fact that they are still current. Aala, I assume, still applies. My truck did not have that information listed. As a laid of automotive supplier, who collected this information, I know for a fact, that with all of the automotive cost cutting, the amount of us content is no longer high. At the auto show in January, I noticed all manufactures (foreign and domestic) except GM had this information promenantly posted on their sticker. Please provide information on law changes (and why if changed) or GM's listing of content and how they are going to comply.

- Wyoming, MI, USA

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