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Pickups Chevrolet S-10 & GMC S15 Sonoma Chevy S10/GMC S15-Sonoma: Problems & Solutions 
2018 messages, Last post on Oct 17, 2006 at 8:12 PM
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| Your transmission is going in to default mode,full pump pressure.When was it serviced last. | |
| I had the truck in the dealer today and they found a fault code for the O2 sensor. I don't buy that this is the problem, but we'll see. As far as servicing, I had the trans serviced at 40K | |
| Please let us know the fix,i have a 99 Sonoma with the 4L60E trans. | |
| New update on my 97 S10 tranny. The dealer changed the O2 sensor yesterday, and sure enough when they test drove it the tranny started shifting erratically again (lucky for me because I think they thought I was out of my mind when I described what it was doing). A code of P01870 came up on the computer. Today they are installing a new "valve body" in the trans. Not sure exactly what it is, but joe3891, I think you hit the problem on the head. There was too much pressure when this valve would stick, causing hard shifting. Should have the truck back by tomorrow night. Thank goodness I have an extended warranty, because two days of work I'm sure would be quite expensive. Hopefully this does the trick, because other than this, this truck has been great. I have not had any other problems (other than ball joints seemingly going bad every 40K miles just like my 91 S10 did. At least the first set was covered under warranty) | |
| Thanks for the update,ill stay tuned. | |
| Tranny problem solved. Got the truck back on Friday. I used it extensively on the weekend with no issues. It was the valve body assembly that they found to be defective. I will once again give this dealers service department credit. I have taken all my Chevys here for service, and they have always done a good job. I was very surprised at the short amount of time needed to solve this problem. Also, there's never a wait to get a vehicle in for service | |
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Am I in for a rude surprise here? After reading through all the problems, I have to wonder. I've got a 99 S-10 AS ex cab with the 4 cyl and 5 speed - no problems to speak of... yet. I only have 19,000 miles on it and have been maintaining it fairly well - regular oil/filter changes, etc. My biggest gripes about it is the daytime running lights - not being able to shut the lights off at night except when I kill the motor. As someone pointed out, it's probably something simple like a fuse I could pull to disable this - so I'm going to check it out as soon as I can to see what damage <grin> I can do to it. The other disappointment - not really a gripe per be, has been the fuel silage. I was really expecting better than the 20 town/25 highway that I'm getting now. Reason being - in comparison to my OTHER S-10 I bought new in '82. It had the 2.8L V-6 and a FOUR Speed - the OD transmission hadn't gone into wide-spread production as yet. With this truck, I managed to get 22 city and as much as 29 on the highway....27 with the A/I on (he, it's Texas y'all!) I didn't have long-term experience with that truck as it got repo'd after about 18 months or so - long story. I'm hoping that I won't find myself dealing with all the various predicaments that folks here are writing about.... dealt with a Ford Aerostar for 5 years and have the scars still healing to prove it! <grin> I wonder - does GM manufacture the S-10 at more than one plant? These trucks in Texas seem to all be manufactured at the Shreveport plant - maybe there IS a difference in the quality between assembly plants? I'm hoping so, anyway! |
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Check the owners manual. It says how to shut off the daytime running lights (though they will reset to "on" after shutting off the engine and restarting it). I believe it is the "dome light off" button. You push it four times or something like that and the daytime running lights shut off. Sounds like you are getting fabulout mileage. Be happy! As for the manufacturing plant, I know some are being made in New Jersey. Friend just got in her S10 crew cab and it was made there (don't recall the city). Chad |
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I am the original owner of a '95 V6 with 59K miles and, for the record, my truck has been nearly trouble-free and a joy to own and drive. I have noticed recently that the rear-end sags quite noticeably under any kind of load (as little as 200lb). I am looking for suggestions to stiffen the rear-end and perhaps even raise it about an inch (for looks). Also, has anyone tried to install an aftermarket sliding rear window? I've heard it's pretty easy, but I'm not sure if I can tackle it myself. Thanks! Tim |
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I had a 91 S10 which at 37,000 miles failed inspection due to ball joints being worn. It was the first time at this mechanic, so I figured he was trying to rip me off. Sure enough, a mechanic I trust said the same thing. Replaced them and sure enough, at 75,000 miles they failed again. This was expensive (about $500 - $600 per incident). Reason given was that there were no grease fittings so you couldn't prevent premature failure. Now I have a 97 S10, and sure enough, at 39,000 miles the ball joints were bad. Supposedly, theses ball joints have grease fittings. This time the dealer inspected it. They were replaced for free since I have an extended warranty. Why is this?? I certainly don't beat the truck in any way. Any body have any ideas on how to avoid having them replaced again at 78,000???
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