Four problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Bought 2003 s-10 v6 one year ago. (11/2009) truck has less than 45000k on it brakes on the vehicle squeal and lock up all the time. I have had my brakes worked on 4x's by a gm certified mechanic, the problem still is not fixed. I have turned rotors, changed brake pads, loosened back brakes, etc. Nothing works! if it is raining outside vehicle is unsafe to drive due to skidding into car in front of you. As a matter of fact it is unsafe to drive all the time due to skidding/brakes locking up/increased stopping distance. Mechanic has looked online to see if anything is mentioned about what to do next. I have looked and looks like more people are having the same problem. I have spent already close to $700 on this brake problem. One diagnosis is to replace rotors but I feel this should be something gm does since more people are having this problem and the severity of this issue. Someone could be hurt or even killed.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet s-10. In inclement weather conditions, the windshield wipers fail to return to their proper position. As a result, the windshield remains partially covered with debris. The contact, who is a certified mechanic, stated that the failure was due to improper spring tension in cold weather conditions. He heard grinding metal when the brake pedal was depressed. Eventually, the brake pads completely failed and needed to be replaced. He called the dealer and the manufacturer, but was not provided any assistance. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 62,000. Updated 2/9/09 updated 02/13/09.
The antilock brakes on my Chevrolet s-10 pick-up fails while trying to stop in bumper to bumper traffic of between 15 to 20 miles an hour fortunately I ran into the back of a full size Chevrolet truck and there were no injuries, only damage to the vehicles. Prior to this incident for about a month the brakes would pulsate after driving a a while and stopping at low speed or during light pedal pressure. The brakes were check for warped or defective rotors and possible worn pad. The rotors and pads were found to be ok and so were the rotors which are smooth. The brake pads and rotors are the factory originals and the vehicle has under 36,000 miles. The truck is use as an occasional local commute vehicle and for pleasure, and not for work, or to carry heavy loads. After I found two 020525006a and 02052500 which describes the problem of low speed abs activation. I think this is a very serious issues that people should be made aware of. Just as I couldn't stop and I hit a truck, I could easily have hit a person or a child that may have ran into the street chasing a ball. This accident happened just two blocks from my home. I think is negligent that car companies are not made to report to consumers such serious life safety issues, which can cause the lost of life for both drivers and pedestrians, which could be any of us or any of our relatives. When I got home and realized the implication of consumers not being notified of such bulletins I felt sick to my stomach. I hope that general motors is made to bear the responsibility of not only informing consumers of such a vital safety equipment failure, but also for paying for the repairs of something which could have been corrected while my vehicle was still under warranty.
When I hit a small bump my abs kicked in and I lost alot of braking power, almost caused accident. Brake pedal went to the floor. (earlier date). Brake pads completely warn down to squelers after 10,000 miles cost of $160 to replace pads.