Four problems related to starter have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1998 Chevrolet s-10e pick-up. When starting vehicle, ignition key has remained stuck in start mode, causing operator not to be able to turn off the vehicle or retract the key. Only recourse for turning off the vehicle is to disconnect the battery or (for manual transmission trucks) popping the clutch. Automatic transmission trucks only recourse is to disconnect the battery while the starter continuously grinds into the flywheel. This incident of the ignition and key being stuck in start mode has happened twice within a two month period. Previous occurence was the date of April 02, 2004.
The vehicle cranks but would not start some times. Yh.
The engine sometimes stalls while consumer releases the clutch, the engine hesitates and sometimes has little power. The consumer smells fuel and sulfer, the dealer can not locate any problems. The starter does not work properly. The air conditioner blows hot. The transmission is slipping, the clutch locks up in reverse and is noisy. The consumer complains that the vehicle does not stop fast enough. The fan clutch was noisy.
My truck has not failed but since I have owned this vehicle it has once in a while started with what seems like a starter drag, it will not do it all the time and there is no set time? I have had it back to the dealer twice and both times they could find nothing wrong. I have tried it after letting the vehicle for various times. . . . . 5 mins. ,all night ,etc.