1998 chevrolet s-10e pick-up. When starting vehicle, ignition key has remained stuck in start mode, causing operator not to be able to turn off the vehicle or retract the key. Only recourse for turning off the vehicle is to disconnect the battery or (for manual transmission trucks) popping the clutch. Automatic transmission trucks only recourse is to disconnect the battery while the starter continuously grinds into the flywheel. This incident of the ignition and key being stuck in start mode has happened twice within a two month period. Previous occurence was the date of april 02, 2004.
1998 Chevrolet S10: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 612 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Front wheel bearing started squealing, would stop making noise in right hand turns and would come back when going staight. I discovered from visiting a dealership, bearing supplier and online meassage boards that this is a problem that all chevrolet s series trucks experince at around 40,000 miles.
Caliper are connecting to the brake pads. Vehicle will pull to oneside, right, if it locks, and it rips to side/ it's pulling. Brakes high noise as a warning that's it's going bad. Consumer had brake pads done by a mechanic. Right side calipers were cracked. Dealer just turned rotor, and packed the bearings. Currently, there are no brakes, and squeal like they are going to go out. Consumer found out through a mechanic the brakes should have been replaced.
I have brought my truck into sewell cadilac to have it check "several time" and I keep getting the same ruin around. I told them that I hear a grinding noise like "metal to metal" and I have been concerned that it was the clutch plate. This has been happening for almost two years now, and they tell me that they can not find anything wrong. They said they don't hear any noise, and they aren't going to go into the transmission to check it out. I have had both seat handles replaced because they have just sheared off at the metal, and they are both starting to get difficult to use again. I don't think it will be much longer before they break again.
Engine makes a grinding noise while accelerating. After three service visits to the dealer I was then informed this is a factory defect and they state they do not know how to repair it.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: electric pickup trucks. A condition in which the fuel-fired heater fill pipe ground strap contacts the rear passenger side brake pipe.
- Risk
- This could wear off the corrosion protection on the brake pipe, leading to premature corrosion and eventual loss of brake pipe integrity. When brake pipe integrity is lost, brake fluid leakage can occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the ground strap attachment, inspect the brake pipe for wear, and replace the brake pipe if necessary.
Recall number 00V159000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
- Risk
- Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
Recall number 97V218000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet S10?
5 of 612 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet S10?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet S10
Wipers 193No deployment 22ABS 18Stalling 14Brake failure 10Pulling 10Door locks 9Won't start 8Ball joint 5Check engine light 5Fire or smoke 5Headlights 5Overheating 5
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