Timing gears can cause knocking sound on Chevrolet S10

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Apr 1, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Timing gears may wear causing a mild to severe knocking noise from the front of the engine. Replacement of the timing gears is necessary.

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Chevrolet S10 vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 146,000 miles
(132,000 - 160,000)

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