1991 Chevrolet S10 engine problems

18 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 18
of this car's complaints: 10%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
3
Engine
3
Cooling system: fan
3
Cooling system
3
Exhaust system: emission control
2
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
2
Engine: gasoline
2
Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet S10 engine problems in other years

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported January 14, 1993 · 215,052 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The engine cooling fan blades break as a result of fatigue and/or vehicle induced stress.
Risk: If the blade breakage occurs while the hood is open, aperson working under the hood or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struckand injured by the blade segment.
Remedy: Install a newly designed fan assembly.

Recall number 93V008000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Engine compartment firesOpened July 29, 1994, closed July 31, 1996

An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.

EA94029

What 1991 Chevrolet S10 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 132,000 miles · IN

4/4 will not ingage

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Engine · AZ

Vehicles manifold burned through on engine block side causing exhaust gases to blow against engine burning up the o2 sensors.

Filed Jan 7, 2002 · Engine · AZ

Exhuast manifold has a hole in it and blows exhaust fumes inside passenger's compartment. Owner had exhaust manifold replaced. However, problem still reoccursred. Please provide more information.

Filed Sep 20, 1999 · Engine, Transmission · OH

Many complaints have not been answered or even looked at we been ignored.

Filed Jun 17, 1999 · Engine · OH · fire

Engine fire. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs

Filed Jun 9, 1998 · Engine · CO

The engine cooling fan blade broke off, and broke the radiator. Dealer has not seen.

Filed Nov 26, 1997 · Engine · FL

Oxygen sensor failed, causing engine to roar.

Filed Aug 5, 1997 · Engine · IN · 65 injuries

Blown engine due to gasket malfunction.

Filed Apr 30, 1997 · Engine · TX

Water pump failed.

Filed Sep 10, 1996 · Engine · FL

Fan belt tensioner failure.

Questions about the 1991 Chevrolet S10 engine

Does the 1991 Chevrolet S10 have engine problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Chevrolet S10, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Chevrolet S10 engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Chevrolet S10 engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 93V008000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet S10 have bad engine?

The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most engine complaints are 1995 (82 complaints), 1996 (72 complaints) and 1994 (66 complaints).