1995 Chevrolet S10: engine overheating

Filed Dec 6, 2000 · Engine · NY

Same problem on pontiac of same year & engine model- that was recalled, but not chevrolet. The engines were made in the same plant the same year. Pontiac sent a letter to owners describing the coolant leak and to bring it to gm repair shop for head gasket replacement. Same symptoms on my chevy exist.

Filed Nov 5, 1999 · Engine · VA

During a regular state safety inspection, it was discovered that my engine had coolant leakage from the head gasket. Repair will entail removal and machining of the head, at a cost of $750.00. This is a common problem with the 2.2 litre chevrolet engine and has been the subject of a technical advisory for the 2.2 litre engines installed in cavaliers, but not those installed in the s-10. Since this is an engine design defect, I believe that gm should treat the s-10 problems in the same manner in which it does the cavalier problem.

Filed Feb 19, 1999 · Engine · VA

The coolant used in the cooling system is dex-cool. Then engine overheated, so I decided to add more dex-cool. When I opened up the radiator, I noticed this rust-colored dirt-like substance packed inside the radiator. When the dealer that serviced my truck inspected the cooling system, every component had this substance packed in it (water pump, heating core, thermostat, all hoses, radiator, engine block, etc.). They could not clean this substance out of the components and had to replace the whole cooling system. Furthermore, inspection of the components of the cooling system shows that they are in perfect working condition other than the substance that can not be removed. The substance is not rust or corrosion because the components are not rusted or corroded. This substance, in my opinion, is solidification of the dex-cool coolant. I currently have all the components that were replaced, as well as the substance that still remains inside them. According to the manual of my truck, the cooling system using dex-cool requires no service for 100,000 miles. Previous to this incident, the radiator was never opened. I had only added dex-cool to the overflow container to maintain the proper coolant level. The dealer where I had my truck serviced (dudley martin chevrolet, manassas, va) had no explanation as to what has caused this. I contacted gm customer service and they have provided little help and no explanation. I previously filled out a questionnaire, describing this exact problem. I received an odi# 700836. It is now 6 months later and this exact same problem is starting to occur in the replaced components. This is a serious reoccurring problem that needs to be resolved.

Filed Nov 23, 1998 · Engine · VA

The coolant used in the cooling system is dex-cool. The engine overheated, so I decided to add more dex-cool. When I opened up the radiator, I noticed this rust-colored dirt-like substance packed inside the radiator. When the dealer that serviced my truck inspected the cooling system, every component had this substance packed in it (water pump, heating core, thermostat, all hoses, radiator, the engine block, etc.). They couldn't clean this substance out of the components and had to replace the whole cooling system. Further inspection of the components of the cooling system shows that they are in perfect working condition other than the substance that can't be removed. The substance isn't rust or corrosion because the components aren't rusted or corroded. This substance, in my opinion, is solidification of the dex-cool coolant. I currently have all of the components that were replaced as well as the substance that still remains inside them. According to the manual of my truck, the cooling system using dex-cool requires no service for 100,000 miles. Previous to this incident, the radiator was never opened. I had only added more dex-cool to the overflow container to maintain the proper coolant level. The dealer where I had my truck serviced had no explanantion as to what has caused this. I contacted gm customer service and they have provided little help and no explanation.

Filed Feb 26, 1997 · Brakes · MI

While driving vehicle the emergency brake cable froze, became loaded with ice which deflected cable, causing brakes to lock up, resulting in brakes and axle seals smoking and overheating.