Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Chevrolet S10

2002 Chevrolet s-10. Consumer writes in regards to oil leaking onto the manifold.

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Engine lower intake manifold gasket is leaking coolant. Very expensive repair is needed, costing more than $500. I have driven this vehicle very gently and always maintained it, replacing the engine oil when needed.

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TSB #030601024a -- rattle noise in engine. (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. The sad part about this is gm does not stand behind their products / services, a recall should have been done for this problem as it is very common to their engine families, similar to the piston slap issue with the truck LS-series of engines.

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: the contact stated while driving 15 mph on normal road conditions, smoke was noticed inside the vehicle cabin. No warning lights alerted the contact. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the exhaust manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The same problem recurred, and required a second replacement. The vehicle had to be taken to the dealership to replace the gasket a third time. The problem was very sensitive because the smoke entered through the ventilation to the cabin at low speeds and when the vehicle was immobile at stop sign. The manufacturer was contacted who indicated the vehicle was out of warranty, and provided no further assistance.

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Vehicle shut down at 65 mph with no warning, would not restart and had vehicle towed. Mechanic concluded the intake manifold failed possibly due to premature break down of manifold gasket. Nothing done to correct as of yet, it being christmas and all, can't afford $500+ for new one. Mechanic suggesting not to use dexcool in future has seen problem before. Want situation remedied.

Leaking of the intake manifold.

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Driving down hill at approximately. 10 mph in first gear, using engine compression to help hold speed down, check engine light came on followed in several seconds by loud explosion and black smoke from engine compartment. Engine died, and power assist for brakes and steering failed. Managed to get truck off street and stopped. Intake manifold had exploded, damaging most of engine compartment contents on right side of motor, as well as most of wiring and tubing on right side of motor.

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Exhaust manifold replaced.

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After oil intake manifold gasket was replaced, grinding noise w/ vibration came from dashboard. Happens mostly when accelerating and when idling on cold days. Vibration can be felt in gas pedal. Repeated trips to the dealer found no problem, noise continues.

Bolts holding exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold fell out on their own. Engine exhausted under hood and into driver compartment instead of out tailpipe. Dealership claimed it was bad manifold cost $300, midas replaced bolts that fell out for free. Never had this happen on any vehicle before. Usually they rust in place. F.

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A crack has developed in the exhaust manifold. I have been told that this is a common problem on checrolet s-10 pickups. At times exhaust fumes will build up and enter the vehicle. This could be a hazard in stop and go traffic.

Temperature gauge and engine check light came on. Dealer said coolant and oil intermixed in the crankshaft which was caused by a failed intake manifold gasket.

Fuel tank senor malfunctioned. Vehicle ran out of fuel while needle registered a half tank full. Also, a problem with a exhaust leaks at manifold. Dealer notified.

Engine: engine check light comes on and will not go off ,black smoke coming from tail pipe. Vehicel has been in shop so many times and they don't know what the problem is.

Right rear head gasket (passenger side) leaking coolant onto exhaust manifold. Started leaking at approximately 60,000 miles.

Muffler failure.

While driving engine made a choking noise like it was about to stall then, it stopped accelerating. Dealership replaced engine gasket, seals, and the intake manifold because they were defective. Also, at 49,773 rear windshield wiper quit working because of a electrical short in the motor.