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#171 of 648 SCHLEUSS by schleuss Apr 14, 2000 (8:45 pm)
Can someone please help explain a passenger side ticking noise in the engine of my 4.3L S-10 4x4(1999 year with 14k miles). Dealer replaced rockers and push rods on that side.Was quiet for a couple 100 miles and is starting to get louder again.Dealer said there was no noticable ware or damage to parts they replaced. Took truck back to dealer, they basically said if it goes under warrranty then they'll fix it. I've been down this road before.Anybody had this valve train problem before? I thought at first it was the Throttle body fuel injection,not the case here. Electronic ERG valve maybe!Why did the dealer replace parts and it didn't fix the real issue at hand! They told me they would replace every part of the motor before they would replace one.At this rate the warranty will be over. There is a reason for this the longer they hold out fixing a problem the odds are in they're favor. You will sale and buy another.I've owned every make of truck from the big three here in the states and one nissan,in the 1990's the ranger was a lemon and this chevy is getting close to a lemon.Dodge has alot work ahead of them,nice body style,bad transmissions on the gas engines and poor interior refinement and steer like a tank.Enough said.
#172 of 648 by superjim2000 Apr 14, 2000 (10:50 pm)
afey, yes the 3.1 is a long lasting engine, my old S10 had the 2.8 (basically the same engine, in fact the 3.1 or 3.4 is a recommended replacement for the 2.8) it went 300,000 before I got my new truck. schleuss I never heard of this problem....ie its not a common thing. Sounds like the dealer was on the right track but theres something wrong with the engine that causes the problem to come back. I'd go higher up, call GM and Chevy's 800 number and see if you can get a rep to handle your situation. When you start making noise they'll pay attention to you, unlike the dealer that doesnt want to do warranty work. I'm sure GM would like to keep you as a customer
#173 of 648 electrical problem by swampcollie Apr 16, 2000 (12:00 am)
I have a 95 4X4 Sonoma with the 4.3 (not the enhanced one) and 5 speed. I have an intermittant electrical problem that the dealer can't find because it quits doing it everytime I take it in. The following systems stop working: radio, heater fan, wiper, cruise, the anti lok brake light comes on. the lights and turn signals work and the truck runs fine. it will suddenly begin doing this and then maybe a half hour later it will be fine. sometimes it is on start up and at other times it will just suddenly happen. dealer checked codes and nothing. any ideas?
#174 of 648 knocking noise by woody2269 Apr 17, 2000 (4:42 pm)
Is it coming from the engine? On my s-10 it seems as though I am getting the same thing, but it seems as to be more that the shock is bad. Brought it in and they said that it was fine. The joints were fine, and they couldn't understand why I was bringing it in. Yet, every passenger that I have mentions something about it. I even offered to take a spin with one of the mechanics, but they declined....you think that soemthing is up? I think it is the fact that they think girls don't know anything about trucks....L
#175 of 648 SCHLEUSS by schleuss Apr 17, 2000 (5:20 pm)
SuperJim and Woody, Thank's for both of your help and I thought I'd bring you up to speed on my situation. I called GM customer service and they couldn't help. They told me all tech. reps go through the local service manager's at the dealership's. So I set a appointment for this friday again and explained the problem again. We shall see. Anybody else with information on this subject, your advise is needed. Just read my first letter and it will explain my engine trouble. Thx,Schleuss
#176 of 648 woody2269 by woody2269 Apr 17, 2000 (5:30 pm)
Ok, I have to ask a dumb question and ask for that 1-800 #. I have to ask them about my s-10 and see if all of the repairs that I have made are normal....I don't think that they are, but who knows....
#177 of 648 My 94 S10 Extended Cab Auto by rmf7777 Apr 17, 2000 (6:01 pm)
Hello to all on the Chevy S10 forum. I thought I'd share my experiences with my 94 S10 V6 Apple red automatic. I just passed the 100k mile mark which is a first for me. Overall, I'm very happy with the vehicle and am interested in repair issues people have had the 100k+ mileage mark. Repairs; Replaced alternator 100k New battery 90k New muffler 65k New rear brakes 85k New front brakes 50k New tires 50k A persistent problem I've had is a faulty driver side power window. It didn't work right when I bought the truck and still gives me occasional trouble. I probably need to spend some money on a tune up before summer comes. I'm hoping to go trouble free till I get to 150k. Happy Motoring!
#178 of 648 SCHLEUSS by schleuss Apr 17, 2000 (6:50 pm)
Woody, Check out www.gm.com and go to contact us. You can e-mail from there or get the 800#.
#179 of 648 woody2269 by woody2269 Apr 17, 2000 (7:48 pm)
Thanks Schleuss!! What do you think about a 97, replaced the tranny, fuel system, master cylinder, u joint, and many other valves....
#180 of 648 New guy to s10 by bubsdaddy Apr 18, 2000 (1:41 am)
After reading every message in this forum, the Ford Ranger forum, the Toyota Tacoma forum and doing a ton of research I finally bought an S10 this weekend. This is my first truck. I bought the standard cab LS trim package with regular bed, automatic, 4 cylinder (I know, kinda slow but my wife and daughter will have to drive it occasionally and last time I tried to teach my wife to drive a standard tranny we almost got divorced)AM-FM CD player, air conditioning (a must in Texas. I paid $11,599 and after TT&L I was out the door at $12,510. It MSRP'd at $15,145. I think I did well and so far I am thrilled with it. Now I need to shop for all those cool truck add-ons - Tonneau cover, bed liner, gun rack (lol) etc. Thanks for all the info and I'll take any and all suggestions for my new toy.