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1998 CHEVROLET S10 Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Issues in the 1998 CHEVROLET S10

4 engine and engine coolingexhaust system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CHEVROLET S10. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Complaints

#10277255 |
HI I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED A 1998 CHEVROLET S10 USED PRIVATE PARTY AND NOTICED A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND MY BROTHER SCANNED THE COMPUTER AND FOUND IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND WAS INFORMED BY MY BROTHER IT HAD BEEN REBUILT LITERALLY 2 MONTHS BEFORE PURCHASED AND WAS SHOWN PROOF WHEN DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT SHIFTED INTO 3RD BY ITSELF AND WAS FORCED TO DRIVE 25 MILES DOING 50 TOOK IT TO GM AND WAS INFORMED IT WAS A PRESSURE PROBLEM AND WAS "RECOMMENDED" A TRANNY REBUILD AND THEN THEY CALLED THE CAR A PIECE OF @#$%^ AND WASN'T WORTH IT I PERSONALLY LOVE THE TRUCK AND THEN THEY SAID IT WOULD BE 2500 DOLLARS. I CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND WAS INFORMED THE TRANSMISSION WILL EVENTUALLY LOCK ME OUT OF IT, ALSO WHEN HOT IT SOUNDS LITERALLY LIKE A TRACTOR ON EXCEL AND STEADY...
#10225959 |
BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOUD EXHAUST NOISE AND LOSS OF POWER IN 1998 S-10 PICKUP IN JULY OF '07. HAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. AGAIN BEGAN EXPERIENCING LOUD EXHAUST AND LOSS OF POWER IN APRIL 2008. PICKUP TOTALLY STALLED OUT IN MIDDLE OF BUSY INTERSECTION ONCE, NEARLY STALLED ON SEVERAL OTHER OCCASIONS. WAS ADVISED BY ACQUAINTANCE THAT THERE WAS A SPECIAL POLICY ISSUED BY GM (05021A) THAT COVERED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. RESEARCHED THE SPECIAL POLICY AND FOUND OUT THAT I SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED A MAILING IN MAY 2005 NOTIFYING ME OF A POTENTIAL FAILURE OF MY EXHAUST SYSTEM, I NEVER RECEIVED THE MAILING. CALLED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE, WAS ADVISED TO BRING IT TO A GM DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS. TOOK VEHICLE TO GM DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED THAT IT WAS A PIECE OF '!@#$% AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. CALLED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE BACK - THEY ESCALATED THE CLAIM AND...
#10130214 |
1998 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED.*MR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECAME SO HOT THAT IT MELTED A HOLE IN THE BEDLINER OF THE TRUCK. AFTER THAT INCIDENT THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL. *NM CONSUMER WOULD LIKE A FOLLOW UP REGARDING FAILURE. *TT
#848506 |
THE CONSUMER STATE'S THE HEATER CORD FAN HAS NO TYPE OF SHUT OFF UNIT WHICH THE EXHAUST FUME'S ARE GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM.

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 Engine And Engine Coolingengine 11 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 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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