1996 Chevrolet S10 engine problems

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 3,000 miles · MI

For years my chevy s-10 1996 2wd truck would suddenly shut off on the road often at highway speeds. Chevy looked at the truck many times and always said they couldn't duplicate the problem. One time they talked me into a brand new transmission at 36100 miles. They didn't honor the warranty even though they said that the transmission was the shutoff problem and happened before the 36k warranty limit. That cost me nearly 4000 dollars. They truck continued to shut itself off while driving for years. It wasn't till a mechanic not affiliated with gm told me to stop using more than one key on my keychain. This gm ignition recall goes way beyond 2005 and cobalts. It goes back to early 90's s-10 trucks. Now we should know why gm never accepted responsibility for my truck and dropped the s-10 in the mid 2000's.

Filed Nov 6, 2006 · Engine · 86,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the radiator overheated, and the temperate gauge went all the way to the red line. There was yellow fluid that overflowed from the reservoir and had rusted the radiator. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who refused to flush the radiator. The manufacturer was not alerted.

Filed Jun 15, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 172,813 miles · TX

Dt: one of the circuit board shorted out, and the vehicle will not start. Everytime starting the vehicle smoke comes out of the vehicle, and one can smell burning plastic. Saturday got the oil changed and didn't notice any problems.

Filed Nov 22, 2003 · Engine · PA · fire

While driving, I notice white smoke in my rear view mirror. Checked all my gauges, which were all fine, and the vehicle was running like normal. I pulled over to the side of the road, and when I got the vehicle stopped, black smoke started entering the driver's compartment. I turned the vehicle off and got out. I opened the hood to find that my engine was on fire. As of this time, I do not know what caused it.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Engine · LA

Engine head gasket problem. Consumer will provide further information.

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 79,000 miles · VA

Consumer had the same problem as the recall on the ABS light illuminating. Dealer would not repair because VIN was not included. *ak the vehicle check engine light illuminated and the dealer indicated that the oxygen sensor was bad, the radiator leaked, the head gasket had blown and the water pump leaked. *ph

Filed May 2, 2003 · Engine · WA

The fan attached underneath the hood fell off while driving.

Filed Feb 7, 2003 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MN

Vehicle was fix twice for blown head gasket. Ph

Filed Jan 8, 2003 · Engine · 60,000 miles · AZ

Right rear head gasket (passenger side) leaking coolant onto exhaust manifold. Started leaking at approximately 60,000 miles. *tt

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Engine · AR

Consumer states of having problems with cooling system. Mr