1998 CHEVROLET S10 Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET S10

11 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET S10. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10260819 | March 5, 2009

THE ECM WENT OUT. ALSO HAD A PROBLEM EARLIER ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS AGO. THE CAM SENSOR WENT OUT. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

#10146437 | December 23, 2005 Fire

1998 CHEVY S-10 BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES WHILE DRIVING. *TS *JB

#10097428 | October 21, 2004

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER SMELLED A FUEL ODOR. THE CONSUMER ALSO NOTICED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OIL WAS A LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

#10050046 | December 4, 2003

THE CONSUMER HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE SPARK WIRES CORRODED, THE HEAD GASKET LEAKED AND THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN SHIFTED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH ALSO THE RADIATOR ERUPTED BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION COOLER AND THE COOLER OF THE RADIATOR. *SC *JB

#10048435 | November 20, 2003

VEHICLE LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AND SMOKE WAS EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A BLOWN HEAD GASKET. *PH *MR

#10003547 | January 28, 2003

1. CONSTANTLY HAD TO CHECK AND FILL OIL AND ANTIFREEZE. 2. USED ALL THE OIL AND MOTOR BLEW UP WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING. 3. LEFT ME STRANDED IN SUB-ZERO WEATHER. 4. CONTACTED LOCAL CHEVY DEALER (STOCKER, STATE COLLEGE, PA) VIA EMAIL AND RECEIVED NO RESPONSE WHATSOEVER.

#884111 | March 26, 2001

OIL WAS LEAKING FROM FUEL LINE ONTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SERVICE DEPARTMENT DID SEE A COMMON PROBLEM IN MOST OF CHEVROLET, S10'S WITH REMOTE OIL FILTER. WHEREVER THERE WAS A CRIMP IN LINE STARTED A OIL LEAK. THEY HAVE CHANGED PART 3 TIMES TO FIND A REMEDY.*AK THE LEAK OCCURS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE EXHAUST HEATED PIPES. *SLC

#732620 | October 4, 2000 Fire

ENGINE EXHIBITED COMPLETE FAILURE. CONNECTING ROD THROWN THROUGH ENGINE BLOCK. ENGINE EXPERIENCED ERRATIC OIL PRESSURE READINGS FROM 20PSI TO 60PSI PRIOR TO FAILURE. *AK

#606596 | September 30, 1999

GASKET VALVE COVER FAILED. *YC

#781621 | December 6, 1998

DEFECTIVE PISTON RINGS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO USE EXCESS OIL. YH

#781480 | October 20, 1998

REPLACED WINSHIELD SEAL/LEFT SEAT HANDLE AND TRANSMISSION. ALSO ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED PRIOR TO RECALL. *AK

Other 1998 CHEVROLET S10 Problem Areas

Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 85 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 70 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 48 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 29 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 26 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 24 complaints Seats 22 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 18 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 17 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 16 complaints Electrical System 13 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 10 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor 10 complaints Structurebodydoor 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 7 complaints Suspensionrear 7 complaints Visibility 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 5 complaints Suspensionfront 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 5 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 5 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Visibilitywiper 4 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 4 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebodybumpers 3 complaints Structurebodytailgate 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Trailer Hitches 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblybell Housing 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Wheelsspace Saver Wheel 1 complaint

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