1999 CHEVROLET S10 Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1999 CHEVROLET S10
7 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 CHEVROLET S10. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Injuries
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All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET S-10. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THICK RUST DRIPPING FROM THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A SERVICE MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLDS WERE RUSTED OUT, AS WELL AS THE WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, AND ALL OF THE HOSES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED FOR THE FAILURES AND HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,636 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
TSB #030601024A -- RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004301, MARCH 01 2004) #6 ROD CAP STRETCHED, CAUSING BEARING TO FAIL. ALSO OTHER BEARINGS BEGAN TO FAIL. POSSIBLY DUE TO COOLANT LEAK FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET OR JUST VERY DEFECTIVE PART - MECHANIC UNSURE THIS OF A VEHICLE THAT IS PROPERLY (SOMETIMES OVERLY) MAINTAINED. HAVE ALL SERVICE RECORDS TO PROVE IT. EVEN MECHANICS COMMENTED ON UPKEEP OF VEHICLE. SERVICE FACILITY REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS - TRYING TO FORCE COMPLETE ENGINE REPLACEMENT EVEN THOUGH CRANK JOURNALS CAN BE POLISHED, NEW BEARINGS CAN BE PUT IN AND ROD CAN BE REPLACED. BASICALLY THEY AND GM ARE LOOKING FOR A BIG PAYDAY - THEY ARE SADLY MISTAKEN. I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, WITH EACH REPAIR BECOMING MORE AND MORE EXPENSIVE. I NOW HAVE TO GET RID OF THE TRUCK AND HAVE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO THE COSTLY REPAIRS....
ENGINE RATTLES DUE TO BALANCE SHAFT BETWEEN 1800 AND 2000 RPMS, REPLACE WITH TIMING TENSIONER KIT. GM HAS A FIX FOR THIS WITH A TSB NUMBER AND ALL, BUT WILL ONLY FIX VEHICLES WITH ORIGINAL 3 YEAR 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. THEY LITERALLY INVENTED A PART TO INSTALL THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN INSTALLED FROM THE FACTORY DUE TO OVERWHELMING COMPLAINTS. I WAS UNDER MY GM 5 YEAR 75,000 MILE WARRANTY AND THEY EVEN HAD MY ENGINE APART REBUILDING UNDER WARRANTY AND WOULD NOT INSTALL THE NEW TIMING CHAINTENSIONER TO ELIMINATE RATTLE. THE RATTLE INDICATES METEAL ON METAL CONTACT, AND EVENTUAL WEAR. I HAD A WARRANTY, AND THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT. VERY FRUSTRATING. WE ENDED UP BUYING A TOYOTA TACOMA FOR MY WIFE, THUS ENDING ANY FUTURE PURCHASES WITH GM. I STILL HAVE TRUCK, AND MAY PURSUE THIS IN COURT. IT BASICALY AFFECTS EVERY 4.3L EQIPPED GM VEHICLE, SO THEY ONLY...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL. CONSUMER WOULD COAST TO A SAFE AREA, AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES, VEHICLE WOULD START UP LIKE NOTHING EVER WAS WRONG. *AK
THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. IT FELT AS IF THE GEAR WAS IN NEUTRAL, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT WATER AND TRANSMISSION FLUID CAME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER WHICH CAUSED THE FLUID TO TURN PINK, AND THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO THE ENGINE STALLED ON OCCASIONS. *AK *JB
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OIL PAN GASKET FAILED. NLM
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DEFECTIVE BALANCING SHAFT MAKE A HORRIBLE NOISE WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE ENGINE IS GOING TO DROP. DEALER DOES NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE "NOISE". PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Air Bags
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
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Structurebodydoor
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Electrical System
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
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Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
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Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
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Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
2 complaints
Wheelshub
2 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint