general problems of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2000

Pieces of thottle body broke off and went into engine, ruining cylinder/piston #5. Dealer claims that someone broke it off. My machanic states that there is no evidence other than it snapping off.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Engine accelerates on it's own, 1100 to 2200 rpm, must shut off to correct.




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