Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

Two problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

When putting vehicle into four wheel drive it will take vehicle a few mintues before it will put itself into four wheel drive. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.

2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem

When 4- wheel drive is needed transfer case does not kick front end into gear due to actuator vacuum failing. Consumer noted that actuator has been replaced before, and currently needed to be replaced. Please provide any further details.




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