1998 Chevrolet S10: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Electrical · CA

The vehicle intermittently shuts off while driving. All power is lost. All lights on instrument panel come on as if the truck were just started. "service engine soon" light comes on. Sometimes the truck restarts and continues working and other times it stalls completely as if the key was turned off. This happens at random times and in random situations. We may be accelerating aggressively (merging into traffic) or driving smoothly at slower speeds. It is not consistent with road conditions, temperature or whether we are driving up or downs a hill, on the flats, going straight or around curves. It may happen twice within a mile then not again that day. Once it has staled completely, starting the engine can be difficult, like it is not getting fuel or electrical current to the engine. Fuel filter has been changed with no change in symptoms. Problem codes that come up when diagnosed are as follows... P1632 p0341 p0335 this problem has just begun to show itself in the past 6 weeks, maybe starting in early september, 2015. This is very disconcerting as this is my wife's commuter car and she does not feel safe in it at this point.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 76,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet s10. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 01/09/15*lj updated 06/2/2015

Filed Mar 27, 2014 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevy s10 pick up truck. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure was caused by the failure of the ignition switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 5/27/14*cn the consumer stated since relieving the key ring of added weight the problem has not recurred. Updated 06/04/2014

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Brakes, Fuel system · 111,382 miles · OH · crash

I backed out of my driveway. Began slowly traveling down the hill that I live on. The brakes completely failed. The brake warning light was not on prior to this occuring. The engine also stalled. I had no way to slow or stop safely, as the parking brake cable was rusted and did not work. I made it to the bottom of the hill. Ended up driving off of a small embankment causing damage to the front bumper and other external areas in the front. The hood and driver side door are no longer sealing very good. A repair shop had to replace much of the brake lines due to failure caused by rust. The mechanic also found fuel line damage due to rust and replace them as well. I could have easily been injured or died that day, or have caused injury or death. Why has chevrolet not been required correct these problems?

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Engine · 114,627 miles · MI

Began experiencing loud exhaust noise and loss of power in 1998 s-10 pickup in july of '07. Had catalytic converter replaced. Again began experiencing loud exhaust and loss of power in april 2008. Pickup totally stalled out in middle of busy intersection once, nearly stalled on several other occasions. Was advised by acquaintance that there was a special policy issued by gm (05021a) that covered the exhaust system. Researched the special policy and found out that I should have received a mailing in may 2005 notifying me of a potential failure of my exhaust system, I never received the mailing. Called gm customer service, was advised to bring it to a gm dealership for diagnosis. Took vehicle to gm dealership and was advised that it was a piece of '!@#$% and there was nothing they could do for me. Called gm customer service back - they escalated the claim and the dealership ended up replacing the flex joint & header pipe. Called gm customer service again to see about reimbursement for catalytic converter, as provided for in special policy. Gm customer service hung up on me, requested that I track down more information on the diagnosis of the catalytic converter repair and then never requested to see the documentation despite several offers to fax it to them. Gm customer service regional rep was also completely unaware of the existence of the special policy, as was the dealership service technician. Finally, gm customer service refused to reimburse for the catalytic converter stating that it was unrelated to the special policy. I am most interested in finding out why no-one at gm is aware of the existence of this special policy, and why I never received notification of it. Particularly when the defect in the exhaust causes the vehicle to completely stall.

Filed Oct 30, 2003 · Visibility · AL

Windshield wipers shut off while driving during inclement weather. Dealer had not determined the cause of the problem.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Engine · 45,000 miles · TX

Consumer states heard a rattling noise coming from under the front end while driving. One day the timing chain broke, causing vehicle to stall. Consumer had repaired, but noise returned, and chain broke again in 60 days. Has replaced timing chain and gear components 4 times since vehicle purchase.

Filed Aug 9, 2002 · Fuel system · WV

I have a problem with this vehicle since it has had about 15000 miles on it it takes spells when the enigne will shut off,at any speed it may go two to four months and will not give a problem.then for no apparant reason it will start.8/8/2002 the engine stalled eleven times in about 0ne hundred miles,this very scary when you are on the interstate at speed,is this a common problem with this vehicle?,and is there a cure,I have seen no recalls from general motors about this.

Filed Jun 26, 2002 · Electrical, Steering · DE

Vehicle stalls after first start. Also,security system light comes on. Please add further information.

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Electrical · NE

While driving/stopping the veh and upon turning ignition to start vehicle again, it will not start. Consumer has to jump start vehicle to get it going. Took to dealer. Problem has not been remedied. *ak consumer now states that vehicle will not start after jump starting and on several occasions the vehicle stalled leaving driver stranded.

Filed Aug 7, 2000 · Airbags, Electrical · TN · crash

While driving 70 MPH had a direct impact with an embankment/ pole and a tree during which driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, and did not protect the occupant in the crash. Also problems with ignition wiring which caused vehicle to stall. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 15, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

The engine sometimes stalls while consumer releases the clutch, the engine hesitates and sometimes has little power. The consumer smells fuel and sulfer, the dealer can not locate any problems. The starter does not work properly. The air conditioner blows hot. The transmission is slipping, the clutch locks up in reverse and is noisy. The consumer complains that the vehicle does not stop fast enough. The fan clutch was noisy.