1998 Chevrolet S-10 Reviews

Power steering failed.

Heater core leaked.

AC doesn't work, the compressor is probably bad.

Heater vent for foot area is stuck, so my feet are always hot.

The climate control switch only works on 3 and 4 for both heat and AC; 1 and 2 doesn't do anything.

Seat recliner handles broke, replaced them with new ones and those broke too...

Mirror covers on the sun visors broke off.

Center arm rest is broken and loose.

EGR valve went bad recently.

Catalytic converter is broken.

Bumper is beginning to rust.

Shocks and struts need to be replaced.

Passenger seat is not bolted tightly.

The spark plugs are the worst to replace.

Alternator replaced, but is making a weird noise

Right speaker does not work.

The transmission is going bad, slipping and jerks when I shift to drive or reverse.

The 2.2L 4cyl engine is awfully underpowered. When there is a hill on the highway, I have to floor it so I can keep the speed constant. I would always have to move over because the truck is just too weak, especially with the AC on. I had to turn it off to gain some power.

Heater core was hard to replace, there were so many hidden screws.

I don't like how the headlights turn on automatically. There should have been an option to turn it off.

Window cranks are lame.

This 2wd truck does not perform well in the snow.

Fair gas mileage, I get about 17 city and 20 highway.

Truck looks good, but with all these issues, I hate looking at it now.

The cheap material used in this truck is overwhelming. The dashboard is falling apart, and I don't even drive off-road. It is losing its color, was dark blue, but now it's this grayish/indigo color. The interior rattles all the time, which can get annoying on long drives.

I use this truck lightly and take care of it as much as possible, but problems keep coming. The service engine light is always on and I don't want to fix it anymore. I am planning to sell it as soon as I graduate from college.

What I thought was a good truck turned out to be a poorly designed piece of crap. The slow underpowered engine coupled with fair gas mileage and several design flaws, make this truck utterly pathetic. Don't get me wrong, this truck sucks. I know some people love these things, but I absolutely hate it and regret buying it. This truck will be my first and last GM vehicle I will ever own. I will never make this mistake again.

Had it for 3 years now. The first couple, just regular maintenance, new fuel pump and a new water pump, then an oil leak.

Took it to several shops; only found one in town that actually found it needed several gaskets, so I agreed with all to be replaced. Went to pick it up after paying 1100.00, drove out of the lot, and went about 1 mile, then turned around because of the noise that just got louder the closer I got. They said they would look at it and let me know. Keep in mind I never heard any noise until now.

Now they say they have to replace the bearings in the engine? Is this normal, what's the cause please?

My water pump went out at 100,000 miles.

My coil went out at bout 75,000 miles.

My transmission went out at 165,000 miles.

Brakes needs attention every 70,000 miles.

This 4.3L Vortec engine is a strong motor for this little truck.

You will not have a problem with the motor.

It's a small truck, so don't be jealous of the big boys..

You take care of this truck, and it will return the favor...