Three problems related to speed control cable have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While accelerating from a light at approx 30 mph the fuel injection assist return cable broke and the engine went to full throttle. I was able to manuver between the vehicles in traffic and pull to the side of the road. I was luckey, some other circumstance could have caused a serious problem. I have contacted the manufacture and have gotten a response that they have received my complaint, but I needed to report this condition to the dot because of the serious safety issue on the uncontrolled full throttle movement.
Problems with sudden acceleration with the Chevrolet s-10. The consumer started to accelerate up a hill and suddenly shot up the hill as the tachometer had gone erratic. The consumer then slammed on the brakes, then slid. The consumer started the vehicle and squalled the tires backwards, then shut the vehicle off again. (this repeated again on the driveway, immediately after the previous occurrence) the problem was determined to be due to a broken throttle cable. The consumer requested to be reimbursed.
Upon acceleration idle speed increases to 1200-2400 rpm, idles back down when stopping, serviced 8 times, accelerator cable/air control valve replaced, however problem continues.