Resources for the Repair and Maintenance of your Chevrolet S10
Chevrolet S10 Models:
Chevrolet S10 Problems
Coolant Leak From Heater Core
The heater core under the right side of the dashboard may leak engine coolant which can puddle on the passenger front floor. The loss of coolant may cause an engine overheating condition. Our technicians tell us that removal of the dash board is necessary to replace the heater on these vehicles.
Check Engine Light Due to Gas Cap Issue
Illumination of the Check Engine Light may be the result of a loose or worn gas cap.
The Fuel Pump May Fail Causing the Engine to Stall or Crank Over But Not Start
The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall and not restart. Our technicians recommend replacing the fuel filter every 30,000 miles to help prevent undue strain on the fuel pump.
ABS Light Due to Brake System Control Unit Failure
The Anti-lock brake system (ABS) control unit may fail internally causing the ABS warning light to illuminate.
Serpentine Belt Tensioner May Fail
The serpentine belt tensioner can fail; it may become noisy and/or the belt may jump off. Replacement of the failed tensioner will be necessary.
Chevrolet S10 Recalls (Recent)
Air Bag Labels May Be Incorrect
RepairPal Expert Overview:
Vehicles may have an air bag warning label with incorrect statements. This is against the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. Owners will be sent corrected labels and installation instructions. The recall began June 4, 2004. The GM recall number is 04021.
Learn more »GM Recalls 2000 Chevrolet S10, GMC Sonoma, Olds Bravada Due to Incorrect Payload Rating
RepairPal Expert Overview:
The payload as listed on the vehicle certification label exceeds the actual limitations of the vehicle. If the weight limitations of the vehicle are exceeded, the vehicle will not operate as designed, and may cause a safety issue. Owners will be sent a revised vehicle certification label that is accurate.
Learn more »GM Recalls Multiple 2000-2001 Vehicles Due to Possible Seat Belt Failure
RepairPal Expert Overview:
The seat belt buckles may not have been properly heat-treated during the manufacturing process. This may cause the buckles not to function correctly during a collision, which may cause injury. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckles.
Learn more »Chevrolet Astro Recall 03V159000
Summary: ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Learn more »Chevrolet S10 Recall 00V220000
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS BUILT WITH A CANDELA VALUE GREATER THAN 3,000 CANNOT BE MOUNTED HIGHER THAN 864MM ABOVE THE ROAD SURFACE.
Learn more »Chevrolet S10 Questions and Answers
My 1990 Chevrolet S10 pick-up has a very light but noticible jar when it is idling and sitting still. It does not do this when it is driving; it seems to only do it when the brake is applied. It al...
My truck just started making a noise like two metal plates rattling together when I hit bumps in the road. It's a loose sound, and seems to be coming from inside the dash, driver's side. Any ideas?...
The clutch pedal assembly has a plastic flywheel under the dash that guides the clutch cable. I have a 1982 S-10 Durango and I have replaced this plastic gear/sprocket 4 -5 times over the years. ...
the serpentine belt came loose from the assembly but did not break. I found the doughnut shaped pully had fallen off from the bearing race. It was laying down under the radiator fan. Are there two ...
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Chevrolet S10 Stories
2002 Chevrolet S10
Visitor, Roebuck, SC, August 11, 2011 17:00
I have a 2002 chevy S10 V6 vortex that will run when it wants to. Do not know what is wrong. It has new fuel pump, relay,battery but will run and cutoff and short time later will restart and maybe run 1/4 of a mile or it might decide to run 40 miles. It only does it when weather is real hot
Check your Temp sensor on the drivers side head. Its either bad or the wire is loose or not connected.
i love this truck my second vehicle its a 93 auto with a 4.3 the only thing that makes me mad about it is ive had to basically take out the whole dash constantly replacing wires and dealing with shorts or a bad sending unit. but the engine on this mother is so reliable its worth the hassle and more. ive also had to replace muffler mass airflow sensor and heater core though. radiator is next on the list.
problems with head lights not coming on shorting out head lamp conectors. sometimes they work other times the dont. help please
i was driving down the road and could tell something was wrong, it wouldnt go fasater than 30 and was running like it was out of gas and puttering, i changed fuel filter, ditributor cap, plugs wires. i nneed help
I have a 2002 chevy S10 V6 vortex that will run when it wants to. Do not know what is wrong. It has new fuel pump, relay,battery but will run and cutoff and short time later will restart and maybe run 1/4 of a mile or it might decide to run 40 miles. It only does it when weather is real hot