Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 1998 Chevrolet S10

Four problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2008

Engine oil leak.

2 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2004

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.

3 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2003

The vehicle had an oil leak which caused the vehicle to cut off while driving. It was later discovered that the oil cooler lines rubbed together and made a hole which caused the leak.

4 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

Oil has been leaking onto skid plates. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer states that rubber oil lines from engine to filter are leaking while driving, this oil blows all over the engine compartment. Consumer questioned several dealers and they say all S10 trucks have same problem.




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