Gotta ask about the failure rate on stock S10 Crew cabs

[tomtk]

I had a 1984 2wd S10 and only fed it brakes, hoses, belts, exhaust and radiators.

I bought my 2002 and have replaced more parts by 58500 miles than in 165,000 on my 84

so far
Motor encoder just out of 36K warrenty
e brakes
all four rotors
rear back plates rusted thru
left front CV axle
all 4 ball joints
left front bearing hub
The dreaded intake gaskets
belt
tailgate cables broke b4 recall
radio died on rear channels
fuel pump twice once under warrety
and the Fuel injection spider upgrade due to drooling

Should I get rid of it will it ever be reliable and able to trust on a long trip?

[raven2510]

they are very reliable trucks. you've replaced most of the trouble parts on the truck so i think you should be good.

[04crewvt]

If you haven't done shocks add that to the list, That seems to be the majority of issues I have seen from other posters (other than a couple catastrophic engine failures). I think they are as problematic as any other s10/blazer it just depends on the individual vehicle. Most of us with more problems have also tweaked our rigs. I think any changes from factory soccer mom mode does cause some excess wear and tear on some failure prone items.
Ask Reed about long trips. I carry AAA so I never worry much about trips,I just make sure everything is up to snuff when I leave and hope for the best.

[killian96ss]

That list is nothing compared to the problems I had with my 01 Crew Cab.

3 Delco batteries replaced (2 had internal shorts and on 1 the POS terminal fell off spilling acid everywhere)
1 Power steering pump replaced (blew the front seal)
The entire fuel injection system was replaced (failing injectors)
1 Leaking intake manifold gasket fixed
2 Encoder motors replaced
1 transfer case (3 button) switch replaced
Drivers side and passenger side window switches replaced
Both torsion bar hangers (mounts) replaced
Both CV axles replaced
Stereo replaced (rear speakers stopped working)
1 Fuel pump replaced (leakdown rate too fast)
Both tailgate cables replaced (1 snapped with me on the tailgate)
1 power steering gear box replaced (too much play)
2 front control arm bushings replaced (cracked)

I know there are a few other things, but this list shows most of the problems I had before I reached 70k miles.

I now have 70k on my 05 ZR2 Blazer and the only things replaced so far are the front driveshaft (bad CV joint), idler arm (too much play), steering damper (leaking), and the drivers side rear window (leaking).

Steve

[F9K9]

I bought my 2002 and have replaced more parts by 58500 miles than in 165,000 on my 84...........
e brakes
all four rotors
rear back plates rusted thru

Did you regularly use your e brakes? If, not then there is the reason. Did you replace them and the rear rotors yourself? If, you had it done why did you replace them? Did they not work? How do you know they were bad or if, they were even replaced. The backing plates is a partial result of MI winters and salt.

left front CV axle.......all 4 ball joints,
left front bearing hub

axle may be attributed to the potholes but, the ball joints and bearing assembly can damaged by them.
We know that you knew the bearing assembly was bad because you researched and did it yourself. That leads me to believe that someone replaced the ball joints. Was it done under warranty? If, not who diagnosed the problem. Were they the ones that replaced them?

The dreaded intake gaskets

My '02 is running great but, I researched and dumped the dex!

belt

Routine mainenance and I hope you do not believe GM's other maintenance schedules. I hope you coming up soon as to replacing all fluids, plugs, wires, cap and rotors and fuel filter for a second time shortly. I would have replaced all hoses by now, as well.

tailgate cables broke b4 recall

Should have saved a receipt, you would have been reimbursed under that notice.

radio died on rear channels

Does that mean the rear speakers? Sounds like a connection problem. Those bone jarring potholes will do that. I know all about them, I am a MI native.

fuel pump twice once under warrety

I hope you made sure that they replaced it with an OEM pump and not an aftermarket one or you will be looking at #3 soon.

and the Fuel injection spider upgrade due to drooling

Again, no problem with my '02 but, it depends on the time of build.

Should I get rid of it will it ever be reliable and able to trust on a long trip?

I just completed a 4K trip and didn't lose a moment's sleep worrying about it.

[roadrunner]

I think the operative situation here is like all other vehicles. Some have good luck others do not. I too have had numerous troubles and failures but then I really USE my 4x4 or it sits at home. Not much "light duty" driving. Rough roads and abusive conditions are to blame on my rig.

[tomtk]

I bought my 2002 and have replaced more parts by 58500 miles than in 165,000 on my 84...........
e brakes
all four rotors
rear back plates rusted thru

Did you regularly use your e brakes? If, not then there is the reason. Did you replace them and the rear rotors yourself? If, you had it done why did you replace them? Did they not work? How do you know they were bad or if, they were even replaced. The backing plates is a partial result of MI winters and salt.

Used ebake all the time to center the shoe lining cracked pulling rotor off over rust ridge

left front CV axle.......all 4 ball joints,
left front bearing hub

axle may be attributed to the potholes but, the ball joints and bearing assembly can damaged by them.
We know that you knew the bearing assembly was bad because you researched and did it yourself. That leads me to believe that someone replaced the ball joints. Was it done under warranty? If, not who diagnosed the problem. Were they the ones that replaced them?

Did ball joints my self MOOGs

The dreaded intake gaskets

My '02 is running great but, I researched and dumped the dex!

Runnin Peak Global NON 2EHA formula now

belt

Routine mainenance and I hope you do not believe GM's other maintenance schedules. I hope you coming up soon as to replacing all fluids, plugs, wires, cap and rotors and fuel filter for a second time shortly. I would have replaced all hoses by now, as well.

tailgate cables broke b4 recall

Should have saved a receipt, you would have been reimbursed under that notice.

lost em by now

radio died on rear channels

Does that mean the rear speakers? Sounds like a connection problem. Those bone jarring potholes will do that. I know all about them, I am a MI native.

still have not checked it out and ya right the rear ones is there a common failure point???

fuel pump twice once under warrety

I hope you made sure that they replaced it with an OEM pump and not an aftermarket one or you will be looking at #3 soon.

Deplhi redesigned pump new style bucket with springs in bottom not top and heavier gauge wiring

and the Fuel injection spider upgrade due to drooling

Again, no problem with my '02 but, it depends on the time of build.

Ya got lucky mine was the poppet style funny in CA they would have replaced them as defective

[F9K9]

.......Ya got lucky mine was the poppet style funny in CA they would have replaced them as defective

Um, you ain't in CA and that was state specific. It looks like you don't need any help from me concerning the CC or deciding whether you should keep it or not. I merely tried to answer your questions about your failures.

[tomtk]

.......Ya got lucky mine was the poppet style funny in CA they would have replaced them as defective

Um, you ain't in CA and that was state specific. It looks like you don't need any help from me concerning the CC or deciding whether you should keep it or not. I merely tried to answer your questions about your failures.

Guess I will see if it makes it thru most of the summer with no breakdowns. I am hoping I am ahaed of the curve now and its good for like another 50K with nothing but regular maintenece items fluids etc