RW> TW> Theg Bib Three US Cars have a very poor reliability record.

RW>According to Consumer's Reports. The reality is that they're as good as
RW>any others, and better than most.

Then WHY did my Favored Tranny Shop do FAR more repairs of lower
miledge, Just out of Warranty, GM transmissions then any other car??

The converter lock up clutch was a particualrly probem. Along with soem
Soft Valve bodies on the


Also how come comments like this appear on the Internet. This one
talking about the Chev S-10 Pickup:
\These little trucks have decent road manners and power, but fall short
of the build quality and durability of its import rivals. If you're in
the market for a small truck, take a look at imports like the Toyota
Tacoma and Nissan Frontier. They offer more equipment and better resale
value. Even though these imports cost more, you do get more truck for
the money.
COMMON PROBLEMS FOR THE CHEVROLET S10: Fuel Pump (1994, 1997, 2002-2003)
- $600 Fuel Pressure Regulator (4.3L engine only) (1997, 2002-2003) -
$210 Canister Purge Vent Solenoid (2002-2003) - $60 2-3 Shift Solenoid -
This can cause erratic shift patterns (2003) - $270 Transmission Valve
Body (2003) - $250 Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) (2003) -
$600-$800 Front Wheel Speed Sensor (2002-2003) - $120 Ignition Lock
Cylinder and Housing Assembly (1998-2003) - $260 Transfer Case Encoder
Motor Assembly (2001-2002) - $450 Transfer Case Output Speed Sensor (4WD
only) (2002) - $70 Fuel Injectors (4.3L VIN W engine only) (1997, 2001)
Air Pump and Hose Assembly (2001) - $290 Flexible Fuel Sensor (2.2L VIN
5 Flexible Fuel engine only) (2001) - $260 Wheel Speed Sensor
(1998-2001) - $85 Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) (2001) -
$600-$900 Fuel Injectors (4.3L VIN W and VIN X engines only) (1994-2000)
- $140 Crankshaft Position Sensor (4.3L VIN W and VIN X engines only)
(1997-2000) - $120 Transmission Valve Body (Automatic transmission only)
(1997-2000) - $600 Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Switch (Automatic
transmission only) (1998-2000) - $160 Turn Signal Combination Switch
(1998-2000) - $290 Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages
(1994-1997) - $70

On my Chav S-10 I have had the Transmission VAlve body andTransmisdsion
pressure switch problems just past thew Factory Warranty. Plus had to
have to have the Converter replaced bacasue of lockup up clutch
slippage. Along with the Canister purge valve problem listed.

I have had TWO Mazda/Ford Courier Mini Pickups and ONE
Mitisibushi/Dodge Mini Piuckups that I drove to high Miledge that
gave me FAR better service.

Adn that is typical of the GM/amnd Chrysler vehicles.
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