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EnginePart report

1998 Chevrolet S10 Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 613 total for the year
Median mileage
76,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1998 Chevrolet S10, 0% of the 613 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 updated 06/2/2015”

NHTSA complaint #10658912, filed 2014-11, 76,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200363%
200242%
200131%
200031%
199810%
199610%

Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet S10

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
204 complaints
Brakes
77 complaints
Engine cooling
51 complaints
Electrical system
50 complaints
Seats
48 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaints
Body and structure
39 complaints
Air bags
37 complaints
Suspension
24 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet S10

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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