Chevrolet S10 owners have reported 7 problems related to engine belts and pulleys (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The timing belt broke twice. The last time it broke was on 2/27/2003. While driving on the highway at 55 mph the vehicle loss power and immediately decelerated. The vehicle was taken to pep boys, they stated the timing belt broke and the vehicle did have any air compression. Ph.
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When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they work intermittently, and sometimes they won't work at all. Also, there is an oil leak/side mirror fell off/ seat latch fell off, and driver's side seat belt isn't working. Vehicle has been dealer has been aware of problem, and vehicle has been at dealer's for repairs. The brake failed while trying to avoid not hitting a dear and vehicle involved in the accident, two people injured.
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Serpentine belt has worn through 6 times since purchase. Was replaced first time 2 days after purchase. Dealer cannot find cause of belt having to be replaced so frequently.
Serpentine belt failed.
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While driving at 70 mph or stopping at a light vehicle intermittently stalled. This occurred at least 3 times in a half hour drive.
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Consumer states heard a rattling noise coming from under the front end while driving. One day the timing chain broke, causing vehicle to stall. Consumer had repaired, but noise returned, and chain broke again in 60 days. Has replaced timing chain and gear components 4 times since vehicle purchase.
While driving serpentine belt broke, causing loss of power steering control. Please give any further details.