Ignition problems of the 1996 Chevrolet S10

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

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2001

Dealer cannot find out what is wrong with vehicle. While driving just shut down, there was a short in ignition .

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2000

While traveling at various speeds vehicle shuts off without any warning.

3 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 12/03/1998

While driving along truck will shut off without warning. I have been in heavy traffic once when this happened lucky no accident. Most of the time it will start back up after ya let it set but there have been times where had to have truck towed to shop. They are working on the problem and the same dealer has another s-10 same year same motor doing the same thing.

4 Ignition problem

Ignition leads failed.

5 Ignition problem

Purchase truck new on eight occasions the service engine light comes on and truck stalls. Tt.

6 Ignition problem

Was driving on interstate when vehicle would stall out. Would have no warning a problem would happen. Changed fuel but problem still exist. The problem is intermittent. Have not been to dealer.




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