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Comments
At 95 mph the engine cuts out.
There does not seem to be anything else wrong, so I am thinking this is the work of a on-board speed limiter (booo!). This is my first American car/truck in a long time, and needless to say I am disappointed. Especially since I had a 3 cylinder Geo Metro that could do 105. Is there an aftermarket chip that will bypass this? Or do I sit it out and wait for motorcycle season to start.
By the way I loved the Silverado-- Great truck!!
I have a 99 S10 4x4 regular cab with a v6 and a 5 speed. It is a very basic truck. However, I am extremely happy with it. I have only put 8500 miles on it since I bought it on Septermber 1, 1999, but it has performed flawlessly so far. The only thing I have done is change the oil. If you can, avoind the Tiger Paw tires that come on some s10's. They are terrible. Mine came with Goodyear Wranglers and I am very happy with them. As for performance, the v6 pulls very hard. The only small pickup trucks on the street that might give you trouble will be the v8 powered Dodge Dakotas and they are rare. Otherwise, no other small truck and not many of the so called high performance big trucks will give you any trouble if you are competitively inclined. I've had occasion to do that only twice and it was no contest. My truck didn't even work up a sweat. I never had to tach over 4000 RPM to smoke either competitor.
I think that what happens on this discussion board, as on many others, is that people who have problesm, (no doubt some do have them) are disproportionately represented when compared to the total population of S10 owners. That is not their fault. They are simply looking for anwers, while those who aren't having any problems are not as vocal.
Don Williams
Thanks aagin
wldhair
I agree with donw3. I purchased a 2000 S-10 4x4 extended cab V6/Auto/Air/CD in late December, so I've only got about 1,500 miles on it, but haven't had any trouble so far. I've owned a 96 Chevy fullsize extended cab and a 98 Chevy fullsize Crewcab, and I like the S-10 much better than either of them! It's a whole lot faster and easier to park than the Crewcab, and gets a lot better mileage too. I've been averaging 19 mpg driving 90 miles everyday to work and back, with 3/4 of it highway miles. I didn't get the ZR2 package, so it sits taller than a 2WD S-10 but lower than the ZR2. It came with Goodyear Wrangler tires that aren't great, but are better than the Uniroyal Tigerpaws. Good luck in your decision.
I have 39,000 mi on it and haven't had it 1.5 yrs
I'm wanting to put bigger tires on it....
It had tiger paw's on it now YUCK
I love this truck
It has the sport suspension on it too...it loves the rough road...
I got my truck back from the garage and the problem with it shifting out of 4th gear was simply caused by the shifter boot. There's some sort of retainer on it that wasn't properly installed and it was causing limited shifter travel. I was very happy to hear that it wasn't something serious.
Randy
1) Those factory Tiger Paws (DOT Traction rating "B") break loose any time the streets are wet. It's very hard not to get some rear wheel spin, especially when accelerating around a right hand turn. I wonder if a Posi unit would help? I can't help but wonder when I'm going to experience some hydroplaning with those darn things. I have had other Tiger Paws on an '85 GMC S15 and an '87 S10 Blazer and have had no such trouble, but the DOT Traction rating on those tires is an "A". Guess that might be the difference. The tread patterns appear somewhat different between the "A" rated and "B" rated tires. It's hard to believe that Chevy would put such crummy tires on new trucks when they boast about how safe their vehicles are. I put Michelin RainForce on the rear of the S15 (2WD SB 2.8 Auto) and they seem to be VERY good in the rain (they're rated "A" for Traction).
2) The second problem is an oil leak at one of the engine oil cooler lines where it connects to the oil filter adapter. I'll take it in to the dealer in a week or so...I think they should be able to fix it.
3) My truck cuts-out at 95 mph, too, and I don't know why, either. I also thought that it might have some sort of rev or speed limiter. Anyone know about that? By the way, the little truck is mighty eager and gets to 95 mph just about as fast as that '97 Ram 5.2. In fact, I can't help but wonder if it might have beat it there!
4) I agree that it seems more folks talk about their truck's problems here rather that the good things about their S10s. Whatever. We all need to vent. I do know that I love my ol' '85 S15, and still drive 'er once in a while even though she's getting a bit long in the tooth at 205,000 miles (yes, I had to put in a new factory 2.8 at 67,000--but since then, not a single problem other than regular maintenance). And I'm really liking the new S10--the 4.3 Auto is the way to go, especially in traffic. Good luck to all S10-ers!
all freeway. Limiter cuts in at 93 mph. My ole
'95 Ranger 2.3L ext. cab with 5 sp tranny could
do 112 mph. Any info on disabling the limiter?
Truck gets great mileage and quite responsive
around town for a four banger...Am happy I don't
have to replace timing belt and 8 sparking plugs,
2.2L is chain driven cam drive and 4 plugs...good
for 100,000 miles not 60K as on Ranger
Also, I can hear crackeling in the cab when it is cold. I suspect it is the insulation/plastic in the cab making the noise when it warms up.
My biggest concern is the "noise" when shifting say from a 5th into 4th or 3rd (at low rpms) around turns/curves. I think it comes from the driveshaft/rear end u-joint. Anybody else hear it?
Other than that, I have no complaints yet. OH wait, the FM reception is pretty lousy too. If I am 30-40 miles from the Sears Tower (where many FM's are transmitted from), the reception starts to go. Other cars can pick it up much farther than mine.
I almost forgot about the condensation on the indside of the headlight lenses after I give it a bath.
I think I covered all of them. I am rather satisfied with it.
any suggestions? my email: pokeyjoe17@hotmail.com
2984.00 parts
1265.00 labor
261.00 tax
80.00 tow
4590.00 TOTAL- sounds like GM is making a killing on us poor fools huh?? Keep up the defective parts GM, we love getting stabbed in the back..
I agree with "jhg46's" comment about people only writing about the bad stuff about their S10's. Here are some of the things that I love about my new truck ... with the 4.3 V6, the beast has all sorts of power. I've read some reviews about the seat position being too low. I'm 5'8" and haven't noticed any problems at all with the position. Seems very normal to me. I've also read reviews about the interior being 'cheap' looking. Again, I have the LS trim package, and I think it looks pretty nice inside. I happen to really like the automatic headlights. Haven't had to mess with the headlights since I bought the truck! With the Goodyear tires, it gets great traction ... please note that I got the limited slip diff., so that helps too, I'm sure. I -love- all the gauges and the way everything is visible and easy to reach. I've noticed that a lot of cars have a steering wheel that blocks some of the instruments, cruise control stuff and that sort of thing ... not so with the S10. I like the rotary switches for the fan and heater.
I like the great visibility. The only problem is when you try to look straight back due to the tall seats, but even that is't a major problem. There's enough room to see around them or you can use the huge mirrors for backing up. I like the automatic volume control on the radio that increases the volume the faster the truck goes. (this feature can be disabled if you don't like it) All in all, I think it's a great little truck. So far there hasn't been a thing that I really don't like about it. A couple of things I'd like to see added as options would be the automatic dimming rear view mirror, compass, and thermometer, and a leather interior. I'm sure that some people would say that these aren't 'truck' features, but I use my truck as my every day vehicle. As a matter of fact, the only new cars I've ever owned have been trucks! (80 GMC,
85 S10, and my new 2000 S10)
Randy
You must not drive very far....
I can't lease a truck !!!
I have a 98 GMC Sonoma that has 40,000
on it and I haven't had it 2 years
but when you drive around 70 mi a day
it doesn't take long
What kind of gas mileage are you getting??
I getting aroung 24-26 mpg
Superman
Luky
No complaints here!
Pokeyjoe17: Try running different brands of gas or switching octane. I had an s-10 4 cylinder that would get about 5 mpg better on Texaco 89 octane gas than anything else. Different brands of gas have different detergents and additives, your engine may like one better than the other.
I'm considering the purchase of a `98 S-10. I'm currently driving an `84 Blazer.
The dealer just got the S-10 this week and I got to give it a quick once-over today before it is placed on the general lot. What I know so far: Ext.Cab LS, 3rd Door, Auto, V6, Overdrive, 2WD, 33k+ miles, lease turn-in, dual air bags, 1-owner(maybe). The underbody did not show signs of excessive wear or abuse, however, there was a possible indication of an oil leak in the engine or a fluid leak where the drive shaft joins the rear axle (and I, for-the-life-of-me, cannot think of the name of the part). Any problems in these areas?? There was also a black deposit along the center of the muffler and when I inquired, I was told that it was the soot by-product of unleaded gas coming out the seep hole of the muffler. ???? I haven't driven the truck yet so I can't speak to any handling problems. However, the `99 I tested for comparison seemed to not hug the curves. And I did have some difficulty seeing over the hood to the right front corner; I'm 5'6". Can the seat height be adjusted or would you have to get an aftermarket seat? Are there any specific areas that I should inquire about before any further consideration? The truck was garaged in a non-snow state, but whether the owner took it to snow, I do not know. And I would also like to know if mpg is increased with a hard bed cover?
Again thanks for your help.
I have a 98 Sonoma that I have not have 2 years
and it has over 41,000 miles on it
the only problem that I have had on it,
is that the rear seal on the differential
leaked but that's it.
I will be picking up a liner this spring. Anybody have suggestions. I would like a non slip RHINO type but I don't want to shell out the dough for it. My brother heard about a do it yourself spray on. Any luck with these?
model has a 2 piece drive shaft. Starting from a dead stop there is a brief shudder in the driveline. Dealer replaced drive shaft and played with shims to adjust rear axle/drive shaft angle with no change. We drove 4 other S10s with same drive train and they all did the same thing! Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Is there a "cure"? Thanks!
Have any of you had this problem? And how did they fix it?
However, I've had on three occassions a missfire on a cold start, as though one cylinder was not firing. The CHECK ENGINE light would then come on. On all three occassions it would clear as soon as I was able to get on the road and give it the gas. A study of the function of the CHECK ENGINE light in the owners manual helped to lessen the worry somewhat. On the first occassion it took a week and nearly 300 miles before the CHECK ENGINE light would go back out. On the other two occassions it was considerably less.
I took the truck to my mechanic (AAA approved) and after the truck was checked out he told me that the truck's computer would only store the coding that indeed a missfire did take place, but not the reason. He told me that he was familiar with a problem Chevy has with that engine in that the ports on the fuel injectors are too small and clog easily, causing the stumble. Since the injector was squirting when told to do so, the computer could only detect the misfire, not the fuel problem (since the injector was squirting when told to do so). At the time Chevy was considering a recall.
The recall was and is now in effect. I took my truck to the dealer, but nothing was really done about it. The entire block of injectors have to be replaced, an expensive job, just to take care of the offending injector.
Other than that, I've not experienced any major problems with the truck. At 18,000 miles I had a water pump housing crack. At 30,000 miles the top seal on the transmission started to leak. Both were replaced under warranty. The truck continues to look good, run good, and the interior and exterior has held up well in the desert/mountain region I live in.
The only gripes I have with the truck were the lousy Tiger Paw tires; living in the northeastern Ohio snowbelt the tires couldn't grip the snow even with 300lbs of sandbags in the bed. I would always spin out from a stop. I replaced the tires at 50,000 miles. The manual shifter can be troublesome when I downshift to 3rd gear. The Vortec V-6 consumes a lot of gas on the freeway; I'm lucky to get 280 miles on a full tank. Overall I'm very happy with the truck.
the truck is great except for the "popping noise"
I get from the left front end at slow speeds or
turning to the right.Does anybody else have this
same problem? is this normal for a s-10?
Why the new hood you ask? because the belt tensioner blew up literally and went through the hood while I was doing 80mph on the interstate!
The alternator, the belt tensioner, and needless to say, the hood were replaced under warranty.
Has anyone else had a similar problem? Chev dealer tells me that it was a freak thing- but I'm curious as to why they replaced it without question or hassle. I'd have guessed that they were going to make me pay for it or blame it on my driving or some dumb thing like that.
Other than that, truck has been perfect- new tires and brakes, but nothing major as of 39k miles! Does not get the greatest of mileage, though- about 18.5-19 no matter city or highway.
I also have a '99 s-10 with the same noises in the transmission. my dealers also say that they are the normal noises. i guess we both are hearing little gremlins that chevy wants nothing to do with. I have 15,000 miles on mine and have had to change the pinion bearing seal 3 times. has anyone had this problem. also, two nights ago i had both of my front shocks blow out on me. i baby the truck and it's never seen mud or been over a big bump. i also get the crapy gas mileage everyone is talking about. I've been in communication with the consumer 1-800# at chevy and they are telling me that i'm having isolated problems. while, my mechanic is telling me they are very wide spread.
So. you guessed it. american truck makers have lost my buisness and i'll down load this lemon as soon as possible..... just interested to see if anyone else is having the same problems...if you are please post them....