Automatic Transmission Column Shift Problems of Chevrolet S10

Chevrolet S10 owners have reported 8 problems related to automatic transmission column shift (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

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.

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2 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 2000 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 03/29/2001

Vehicle got stuck in the snow, couldn't get out as a result of 4-wheel drive being inoperative. Contact dealer. Could not locate problem.

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3 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 2000 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 03/18/2000

Just purchased vehicle when transmission fluid started to leak out. Vehicle towed next day to dealership. Mechanic found transfer case was leaking & had it replaced. The 2nd transfer case started to leak also. No indication given as to cause of problem.

4 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 2000 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

Transfer case gets stuck in 4-wd high and low. Module has been replaced three times.

5 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 2000 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 02/01/2000

Vehicle will jump out of first gear when pulling out. It only happens in first gear. Dealer has been contacted, but is unable to find the problem.

6 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 2000 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 12/23/1999

On the vehicle described here, the four wheel drive system is operated by dashboard buttons which illuminate to indicate when the system is engaged. On two occasions this system has completely failed to engage the four wheel drive. The lighted indicator.

7 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1998 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 07/15/1998

When turning the locking mechanism would not transfer to the outside wheel 4-wheel drive locks up/differential locks up, and gear locks up. Vehicle was making popping sounds. Rear end has been replaced, but problem persists. Gm claims this problem is normal.

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8 Automatic Transmission Column Shift problem of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

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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