Cruise Control problems of the 1996 Chevrolet S10

Six problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 08/05/1999

Consumer tapped brakes to shut off cruise control but it didn't release. The cruise control switch was cut off, and the vehicle started accelerating. Consumer contacted the dealer.

2 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 06/22/1998

Intermittently the idle speed comes up, causing the truck to accelerate or maintain the same speed. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

3 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 11/24/1997

Going about 60mph w/ cruise control on; while going down a hill, was applying the brakes, the cruise control failed to release. Vehicle rearended another vehicle & air bags deployed. Vehicle was totaled. Have a copy of police report.

4 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1997

Driver experiences problem with erratic idle speed.

5 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 12/31/1996

When driving at any speed, vehicle goes into high idle, rmps reach up to higher than 2200, turn engine off stop the high idle.

6 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 09/20/1996

Idle sticks at various rpm.




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