While driving consumer noticed the service engine soon light come on, consumer proceeded to slow down and pulled over to emergency lane, just as consumer came to a stop and was about to shut off the engine she heard a clunk, consumer turned off engine and called dealership vehicle was towed and after inspection of the vehicle, it was determined that an oil cooler line had blown and all the engine oil was lost, this in turn caused the engine to sieze up, dealership advised consumer that a new engine was needed and various other repairs.
1995 Chevrolet S10: engine failure
6 of the 908 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet S10 describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Vehicle fire due to possible engine failure. Mjs
The brakes seized and rusted locked; vehicle can't move. Brakes always have locked in slightest wet weather. Dealer, general motors protection plan will not repain brakes under extended warranty. I see numerous complaints in your data base regarding the
While driving at any rate of speed and without warning vehicle will completely shut down, also check engine light illuminates, indicating a malfunction. Dealer replaced the engine which did not correct the problem.
A/c system failure due to pin-hole in evaporator ,system replaced and recharged then A/C compressor piston failed and was replaced,along with condensor .A/C compressor failed again for the second time when system failed to circulate refidgerant .front caliper seized and caused the vehicle to spin when engaged in rapid stopping,the caliper was severely worn ,while only having 25,000 miles at the time,the remaining calipers were showing minimal wear at that time.probems in the transmission from whining in gear, to rough shifting ,to whining while in neutral, began with less than 15,000 miles on the vehicle. Problems remained even though the dealer mechanics stated no problem was fuond.troubles remained after multiple transmission services were performed at full cost to me. No satisfaction was received . The transmission continued to shift rough ,whine in and out of gear until the clutch had to be replaced showing a worn throw-out bearing as the cause of the whining
Engine failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or...
- Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under...
- Unknown
- Administrative message to dealers announcing and providing instructions for recall campaigns 95-C-31,...
- Low torque on lifter retainer bolts
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider.
- Risk
- If this occurred while the hood was open, a person working under the hood of the vehicle or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struck by the fan blade and injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the fan with a newer fan having thicker-headed rivets.
Recall number 95V180000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet S10 engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 1995 Chevrolet S10?
6 of 908 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet S10 (1%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Chevrolet S10?
There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Chevrolet S10
Wipers 189ABS 135Brake failure 95No deployment 79Fuel leak 11Stalling 11Ball joint 10Fire or smoke 7Premature wear 6Seat belt 6Pulling 6Tire blowout 6Grinding brakes 5Loss of power 5Overheating 5Spongy pedal 5Sudden acceleration 5Transmission failure 5
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