2003 Chevrolet S-10 Crew Cab review from North America
"This is a very poorly manufactured vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The truck chassis is very noisy and harsh. Squeaks, rattles and scraping sounds and clunking sounds plague this truck.
Interior sound levels are very high. Wind noise, and loose interior parts make this a very loud and unpleasant driving vehicle.
Drive train noise is the worst of the troubles. The 4.3 Vortec engine, in its current state, has become a habitual noise generator. Tappet noise, and built in design defects which causes engine knocking when started warm or cold exist. Balance shaft problems cause engine noise at all speeds.
General Motors has received thousands of complaints on this engine, and has yet to resolve the problem. The noise issues are intermittent, so dealership warranty redemption is very difficult.
General comments?
GM acknowledges the noise problems.
GM refuses to address them with little more than assurance that "is poses no longevity issues."
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3 Vortec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 15000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 19000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Sonoma |
| Date of Entry | 29th May, 2004 |