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1998 Chevrolet S10 transmission problems

40 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 62,000.

owner complaints
40
of this car's complaints
7%
typical mileage
62,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    22
  • Manual transmission
    5
  • Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
    4
  • Clutch assembly
    2
  • Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
    2
  • Driveline: driveshaft
    1
  • Driveline: differential unit
    1
  • Clutch assembly: bell housing
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet S10 transmission problems in other years

1991199520002004

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Chevrolet S10 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 6, 2013 · Transmission · 165,000 miles · OH

I was pulling into a mcdonald's drive-through lane and the silicone isolation mount where the top part of the transmission shift lever meets the bottom part coming up from the transmission broke loose. It is not possible to shift with the top lever now. It is possible to shift using the short bottom piece coming up from the transmission, but it is not easy to do so.

Filed Jul 18, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · CA

Hi I originally purchased a 1998 chevrolet s10 used private party and noticed a check engine light on and my brother scanned the computer and found it was a transmission problem and was informed by my brother it had been rebuilt literally 2 months before purchased and was shown proof when driving highway speeds it shifted into 3rd by itself and was forced to drive 25 miles doing 50 took it to gm and was informed it was a pressure problem and was "recommended" a tranny rebuild and then they called the car a piece of @#$%^ and wasn't worth it I personally love the truck and then they said it would be 2500 dollars. I continue to drive it with check engine light on and was informed the transmission will eventually lock me out of it, also when hot it sounds literally like a tractor on excel and steady speed if any one has any answers please email.

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Suspension, Transmission · MD

My tranny oil lines are rubbing on the sway bar on my 1998 s- 10 p.u.

Filed Oct 21, 2007 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · IN

Transmission shifting very hard into second gear. Now transmission does not shift into second at all and there is no reverse. Apparently this problem with the 4l60e transmission is very common.

Filed Apr 4, 2006 · Transmission · 136,000 miles · OH

When you drive the truck for approx 1 hour, the transmission goes into high gear and will not come out until it cool down. It throws a cel lamp. When you stop with the transmission warm, it shifts very hard from 1st to second.

Filed Aug 13, 2005 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · NJ

I own an 1998 chevy s10 pick-up truck. Some time last year I started to get a p1870 trouble code. When I took it to the dealer I was told that my transmission needed to be replaced at the cost of $2,300. At the time the transmission only had 61,000 miles on it. I researched the problem and found that this is a big problem with these transmissions. I believe that gm should take responsibility for this faulty transmission.

Filed Jun 15, 2004 · Transmission · 59,722 miles · CA

Transmission front seal blew out at speed on free-way. Dumping fluid. Transmission needed to be rebuilt with only 59000 miles on it.

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · GA

1998 chevy s10 4 cyl. 74,000 miles transmission shifting hard, check engine light comes on and has code 1870. Shop says transmission needs to be replaced. Ran across hundreds and hundreds of this same complaint on the internet.

Filed Feb 9, 2004 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · TX

I believe a design flaw in the driveshaft has caused it to be replaced 3 times over 125,000 miles

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Transmission · PA

While driving at any speed and with out warning, the transmission slipped badly.

Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 transmission

Does the 1998 Chevrolet S10 have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 40 complaints about the transmission of the 1998 Chevrolet S10, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Chevrolet S10 transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 62,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet S10 transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet S10 have bad transmission?

The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most transmission complaints are 1996 (68 complaints), 1995 (50 complaints) and 1997 (49 complaints).

Other 1998 Chevrolet S10 problems

Visibility 203Brakes 77Engine 52Electrical 49Seats 48Body 38Airbags 37Suspension 24Locks 22Acceleration 18Fuel system 16Seat belts 14Steering 14Tires 12Lights 8Wheels 8

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