general problems of the 2000 Chevrolet S10

Seven problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2021

The driver window power motor has been malfunctioning and the power steering has been not fixed in the sense of not having a functioning power steering pump.

2 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2013

It just stalled and the radio keeps going on and off once in a while, also the tires keep going flat on me and I put fix a flat in them and they still do the same. Electric problem I think it might be the relay not sure. But it has electric problems.

3 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2005

Consumer turned to go up hill and vehicle didn't stall, but wanted to, as if it did not get enough fuel. This happened twice. Consumer says that when she applied brake, the vehicle revved and acted as if regaining power back then accelerated quickly. This happened about two weeks ago. Consumer shut vehicle off, and when started back it was fine. When attempting to get on freeway parkway west 279 in greentree, vehicle accelerated when consumer applied brake, hitting another vehicle in the rear. This happened a few days later.

4 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2004

Cruise control accelerating and can not be shut off. The consumer had four separate incidents with his vehicle in which cuise control starts accelorating and con not be shut off unless the consumer turns off vehicle.

5 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2004

Vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. Local fire deptartment arrived to extinguish the fire. It was caused by an electrical short.

6 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2004

Fire loss to 2000 Chevrolet S10 blazer. Fire loss to 2002 Chevrolet express cargo van no known cause of fire to both vehicles. The vehicle spontaneously ignited a fire that destroyed the vehicle.

7 Electrical System problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2003

I bought the chevy with only 30,000 miles on it. But ever since the beginning the third brake light has never worked and I always replace the fuses and the little light bulbs. Also have had trouble with the transmission and have had it rebuilt and the radiator twice. I just have had more than enough problems with the truck I regret buying this truck.




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