Engine Problems of Chevrolet S10

Chevrolet S10 owners have reported 22 problems related to engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem of the 2001 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 08/16/2006

1) tail gate cable broke on my '01 s-10 pick up have not replaced the part yet,the other side is supporting by itself currently 2) at 80000 miles in Jan. Of this year the motor had to be replaced at a cost of $1000. It was a used motor. It was knocking, missing and running rough. Pieces of bearing were in the engine oil.

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2 Engine problem of the 1998 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 06/10/2005

1998 chevy s-10 became engulfed in flames while driving.

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3 Engine problem of the 2001 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 12/10/2004

1)motor mount broke. 2) day after purchasing used vehicle for dealership, truck was in gear and top speed was about 15mph for about 50 foot. Engine would die then have a hard time starting. Happened for 30 miles. After that, after running engine for more than 1 1/2 hour, the truck would die. I have to pull over and let it sit for a few seconds before it will start again. Happens numerous times.

4 Engine problem of the 1996 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 11/21/2003

While driving, I notice white smoke in my rear view mirror. Checked all my gauges, which were all fine, and the vehicle was running like normal. I pulled over to the side of the road, and when I got the vehicle stopped, black smoke started entering the driver's compartment. I turned the vehicle off and got out. I opened the hood to find that my engine was on fire. As of this time, I do not know what caused it.

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5 Engine problem of the 2003 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 11/15/2003

I bought the 2003 Chevrolet 1gccs19h138172615, LS ext cab truck on 11/13/03 late evening. The mileage just only 23 miles. The indicate showing need service, I am very shot it is brand new 2 days drove to work. I believe the engine is something wrong and I do not want to get the potential accident. Please help me. Thanks herbert loo.

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6 Engine problem of the 2001 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 10/28/2003

Consumer stated that vehicle in the last 3 months in repair shop for transmission problems 9 times. After bringing vehicle to repair shop shop everything else started to break down. Also, fuel pump was replaced 3 times. Fuel gauge operated poorly, and vehicle died/stopped while driving on the road.

7 Engine problem of the 1996 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 06/26/2003

Engine head gasket problem. Consumer will provide further information.

8 Engine problem of the 1998 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 01/12/2003

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.

9 Engine problem of the 2000 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 01/09/2003

Engine light stays on, dealer stated that fuel cap was loose and repaired it. Next day the light came back on. Please provide additional information. .

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10 Engine problem of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 09/18/2002

Consumer took vehicle in for an oil change and to have the differential checked. There were bits of metal found in the oil, and the original seal had not been broken.

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11 Engine problem of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 04/01/2001

Intake gasket burned out and allowed anti-freeze in engine oil. Engine had to be replaced due to this defect. Mechanic put in same type of intake gasket back into vehicle in order for engine to be covered under a warranty.

12 Engine problem of the 1998 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 08/19/2000

Engine exhibited complete failure. Connecting rod thrown through engine block. Engine experienced erratic oil pressure readings from 20psi to 60psi prior to failure.

13 Engine problem of the 1998 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 09/01/1998

Gasket valve cover failed.

14 Engine problem of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 04/01/1998

Engine valve guide seals failed, causing tapping/chattering noise.

15 Engine problem of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 03/01/1998

Engine piston rings malfunctioned, causing engne to rattle.

16 Engine problem of the 1998 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 02/03/1998

Defective piston rings caused the vehicle to use excess oil. Yh.

17 Engine problem of the 1996 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 11/01/1996

Defective engine valve.

18 Engine problem of the 1996 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 11/01/1996

Engine valve guide seals failed.

19 Engine problem of the 1996 Chevrolet S10

Failure Date: 06/01/1996

Valve seal problem.

20 Engine problem of the 2000 Chevrolet S10

2000 Chevrolet s-10 engine blew out. The engine blew, the timing chain broke and the valves were bent. The dealer refused any liability. (sister linda trail-boca on behalf of brother billy trail).

21 Engine problem of the 2000 Chevrolet S10

Consumer stated that while driving he herd big thump before he lost steering, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway, could not stop the vehicle with the brakes, vehicle ran into a tree, consumer stated the pully sheared off from engine.

22 Engine problem of the 1998 Chevrolet S10

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.


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