1998 Chevrolet S10 equipment problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1998 Chevrolet S10 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving in freeway rush hour traffic (40-45mph), fan came loose from its mount, struck and damaged radiator. Surface where belt contacts fan is gouged and will have to be replaced/machined to avoid damage to belt. Serpentine belt and part of fan mount lost. Replacing radiator and currently trying…”
filed Jul 12, 2004
“Spare tire stored underneath vechile fell to ground and logged under vehicle. Only a bad bounce at 10 mph but a major problem at 70 mph. Repair service states they have seem this before--will replacement fail when traveling at a higher speed? Is it safe to drive this vehicle?*ak”
filed Aug 26, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17-NA-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 21, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please…
PIT3227Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 22, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
17NA073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 18, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to…
PIC4696D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 5, 2019
Equipment problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 S10 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 S10 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 S10 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 S10 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 S10 | 12 | 5% |
| 1997 S10 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 S10 | 36 | 5% |
| 1995 S10 | 31 | 3% |
| 1994 S10 | 20 | 2% |
| 1993 S10 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 S10 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 S10 | 7 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet S10
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.