1998 Chevrolet S10 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 613 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 613 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,500 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.
“Water leak in cowl area allowed rain water to collect undetected under carpet moisture barrier causing accessory handicapped accelerator pedal assembly to corrode. Corrosion of the pedal arm pivot shaft eventually caused pedal to freeze in a part throttle position in traffic. Evasive maneuver required to avoid collision while approaching intersection.”
NHTSA complaint #10649891, filed 2014-10, 92,000 miles“Driving in freeway rush hour traffic (40-45mph), fan came loose from its mount, struck and damaged radiator. Surface where belt contacts fan is gouged and will have to be replaced/machined to avoid damage to belt. Serpentine belt and part of fan mount lost. Replacing radiator and currently trying to track down parts to replace fan.”
NHTSA complaint #10080837, filed 2004-07, 91,000 miles“With the air conditoner the relays and fuses keep blowing. I have taken the vehicle to a air conditoning place and they are not sure. With the ABS I was driving down the road in snow. I used the brakes the anti locks came on and all lights interior and exterior cut off completely. Had to stop and restart vehicle. With the elctrical problem I was driving down the road when all my gauges jumped then went to normal. With the trannsmission it has constatly slammed into second and third gear. I have brought to thte dealer numerous times. It was worked on once. …”
NHTSA complaint #734327, filed 2000-10“Spare tire stored underneath vechile fell to ground and logged under vehicle. Only a bad bounce at 10 MPH but a major problem at 70 MPH. Repair service states they have seem this before--will replacement fail when traveling at a higher speed? Is it safe to drive this vehicle?”
NHTSA complaint #766107, filed 2002-08“Truck does't want to start, it backfires,engine pulls down before starting , power to radio is disrupted, causing radio to reset. Paint starting to crack on hood and roof. Braking system for ABS makes a loud noise when pushed had to floor. Radio only plays tapes though one side of speakers.”
NHTSA complaint #706856, filed 1999-05Related service bulletins
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- 10168979Nov 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 5% |
| 1998 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 36 | 5% |
| 1995 | 31 | 3% |
| 1994 | 20 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 7 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet S10
204 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsSeats
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsFuel 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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