Brakes would release some but drag ,causing rotors to overheat. Brakes rusted into the glide plate. Parts were replaced, and there were no signs of lubrication. Consumer has not received the brake inspection notice gmc sent out.*ak the brake problem was caused by the stainless clips that snap into the guide plates on the rear brakes.
1998 Chevrolet S10: engine overheating
5 of the 612 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 23 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
- 20041
- 20032
- 20021
- 20011
- 20003
- 19992
- 19985
- 19971
- 19963
- 19955
- 19941
- 19932
- 19901
What owners say
Rotors overheat which causes warping. Also, brake pads are too hard and heavy and cause the rotors to overheat and warp. The brake shoes are absolutely perfect. Gm motor stated that the government requires the manufacturer to use these pads.
,mentioned about brakes before, dealer could not find anything. Took in for overheating, dealer replaced some parts, said it was ready, following week overheated again, dealer towed vehicle in, took apart, said it was ready to be picked up, but it was still in pieces, and they would not fix. Further contacting chevrolet with this problem which has been on going.
Brakes skip. Driving and engine overheats, will not go over 40 MPH, keeps dying,steering/braking problems, second time in a two week period, dealer will not make good on it, still under warranty, now it is "like a rock" or at least runs like one.
Rear end vibrates very hard at 50 MPH, and also overheats. Dealer has been contacted.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine and engine cooling
- Service engine soon light and P0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration
- Rattle noise in engine
- 4.3 L35 LU3 rattle or buzz noise from engine
- Engine coolant leak at intake gasket
- Service engine soon (SES) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code P0420 set
- Certain electric trucks with panasonic (TP-6) lead acid battery packs may have a reduction in drive range,...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet S10?
5 of 612 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 (1%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Chevrolet S10?
There are 0 recalls and 23 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 5Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Fire or smoke 5Headlights 5
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