While air conditioner was on/off grey smoke came of out of the vents. Dealershipwas aware of the problem, but did not resolve. The problem.
1999 Chevrolet S10: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 231 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet S10 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Consumer pulled into a parking lot when smoke began emitting from under the hood. Vehicle then caught on fire under the hood. Transmission fluid was just flushed approximately 1 hour before incident occurred.
8/9/00 A/C froze-up causing serpentine belt to catch on fire under hood. 8/20/00 speed control set at 63mph, within 2 miles speed was 85mph down curved hill. Unable to disable speed control with brake pedal. Did not want to turn off ignition as steering was needed. Used brakes to slow vehicle until straight uphill area which heated up rotors extensively. Believe it was caused by fire of serpentine belt @ A/C.
While driving down the road ABS light came on briefly.also, there was a burning smell on the passenger's side in the computer area. Contacted dealer, he couldn't find the cause.
2/25/99 truck was taken to serra chev in jackson for clutch adjustment, smell of burning odor, drivers door hard to shut, drivers seat belt locks up on straight and level. 3/1/99 engine quit while driving 35-40mph. Towed to serra chevrolet. Wire was found burnt at trans and dist. 3/6/99 truck again quit while driving at approx. 30 MPH in 2nd gear. Tires locked up and truck coasted to stop. This is a 4 lane,55mph highway. Was nearly hit by vehicle behind. Lost all power including steering. Truck is again sitting at serra chevrolet here in jackson. This vehicle needs immediate recall for smell of something burning and twice for shutting off while driving, before it causes a serious accident.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Electrical system
- Electrical system
- Fuel and temperature gauge inoperative, low fuel and battery light on, prndl inoperative
- Instrument panel cluster interior and/or head lamps flicker
- Interior lights inoperative after BCM replacement B2618 diagnostic trouble code
- Malfunction indicator lamp on with a P0300 set and a misfire
- IPC (instrument panel cluster) gauge fluctuation after key-off
- IPC (instrument panel cluster) interior head lamps flicker on 99-04 chevrolet, gmc and cadillac full size...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet S10 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet S10?
5 of 231 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet S10 (2%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet S10?
There are 0 recalls and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Chevrolet S10
ABS 11No deployment 11Door locks 7Stalling 6Ball joint 5Fuel pump 5Loss of power 5Transmission failure 5
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