Front brakes at 36000.
Seat adjustment handles broke soon after the warranty went.
Rear breaks at 76000.
Alternator at 87000.
Windshield wipers work when they want to. Problem started at around 78000.
Front end tend and steering wheel tend to "pulsate" at high speeds (65/70mph) if I hit small bumps on road. Feel like wheels are going to fly off!
Considering the problems I've had with this little truck, I'm very happy with her. All the work it's needed is regular ol' wear and tear, which is to be expected.
The AC works like a charm, which is especially appreciated in the central Texas heat!
She's not not built for speed, but she's worth her weight in gold!
The wiper problem can be fixed by replacing the wiper pulse board, not very expensive and is something you can do yourself if you have a screw driver. It's caused by water leaking into the housing.
I bought an after market board on Ebay and it took about 20 minutes to replace. 30000 miles and no more wiper problems.
Your problem with the steering wheel "pulsating" is most likely caused by one your front tires being out of balance. Something that can happen to any vehicle.
1998 Chevrolet S-10. (2.2 Liter 4 Cyl) Seat Adjustment Handles.
Both OK, (when removed) -but what broke was the exterior posts what the handles are fastened to. The question is - how do you replace the pot-metal (matching groove) posts that sticks out from the seat? The handles are just fine, no need or replacement. (These posts have a center hole, which the screw "sets into" from the handle, and both are wallowed out.
Can these "exterior" posts, be unscrewed or otherwise removed? And where do you find this part? Am trying to avoid taking it into Servicing dealer since they now charge $120/hour shop charge just to get the vehicle to the technician; then other charges follow. Thank you. Please write me direct at msgt_gunny@yahoo.com.
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