# \#s-10 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/s-10/2099.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Seal swelling or stop leak for leaky hydraulic clutch cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seal-swelling-or-stop-leak-for-leaky-hydraulic-clutch-cylinder/204284)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/seal-swelling-or-stop-leak-for-leaky-hydraulic-clutch-cylinder/204284 "2025-12-06T15:31:21Z")
As mentioned in an unrelated thread, the clutch cylinder is leaking on my 2000 S10 4.3L. This is one of those things that can be managed by carrying a bottle of brake fluid and topping off when needed. I am debating ab… --- ## [Oil pressure problem or faulty sensor? 2000 Chevy S10 4.3L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-problem-or-faulty-sensor-2000-chevy-s10-4-3l/204273)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-problem-or-faulty-sensor-2000-chevy-s10-4-3l/204273 "2025-10-19T23:35:11Z")
I think this is probably a faulty sensor but wanted to see the opinions here. The oil pressure gauge on my 2000 S10 4.3L has started to jump around wildly. The first time I noticed it the pressure was jumping from belo… --- ## [Chevy s10 ignition problems / trouble codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-ignition-problems-trouble-codes/195136)
**Author:** [@ChrisTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTruck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-ignition-problems-trouble-codes/195136 "2024-06-18T20:36:23Z")
95 chevy s10 4.3 TBI 293k miles. I’ve been getting a CEL at startup for a while, it was just for a minute when I started the truck, then would go off. PO320 code and sometimes a PO328 code also. My scanner calls both the… --- ## [2000 Chevy S10 P0446 and misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-s10-p0446-and-misfires/189334)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-s10-p0446-and-misfires/189334 "2023-11-13T03:29:13Z")
A check engine light recently came on for code P0446 on my 2000 S10 4.3L. I have one of the cheapo code readers that plug into the OBD port and that is how I read the code. The simple solution would be to throw a $30 e… --- ## [1998 Chevy s10 2.2 liter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-s10-2-2-liter/191891)
**Author:** [@hillart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hillart)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevy-s10-2-2-liter/191891 "2023-07-25T15:17:11Z")
I would really appreciate some info on fixing my s10, when I start it after it’s been sitting a while it is hard to start. When I finally get it to stay running it will idle pretty good, soon as I try to push gas pedal i… --- ## [Thoughts/advice on underbody rust on 2004 S-10](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-advice-on-underbody-rust-on-2004-s-10/191253)
**Author:** [@credington\_185731](https://community.cartalk.com/u/credington_185731)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/thoughts-advice-on-underbody-rust-on-2004-s-10/191253 "2023-06-24T01:39:45Z")
Hey everyone! I’ve been in the market for a new(ish) pickup and I stumbled onto an s10 with 108k miles listed in my budget. I test drove it and loved it, I’m just concerned about some of the rust on the underside. Not su… --- ## [NAPA Echlin Fuel Injection a good replacement for GM Spider on 4.3L?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/napa-echlin-fuel-injection-a-good-replacement-for-gm-spider-on-4-3l/185899)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/napa-echlin-fuel-injection-a-good-replacement-for-gm-spider-on-4-3l/185899 "2022-09-14T16:00:04Z")
Is NAPA Echlin a good make for fuel injection components? I am having a hard time finding these parts in stock for this truck or they are obvious scams. The obvious scams are the typical funny named website selling pro… --- ## [Good battery, no power, jumpstart turns on lights but won’t start car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-battery-no-power-jumpstart-turns-on-lights-but-won-t-start-car/186061)
**Author:** [@kdoyon18](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kdoyon18)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-battery-no-power-jumpstart-turns-on-lights-but-won-t-start-car/186061 "2022-08-29T16:34:05Z")
Hi everyone, I have a weird situation. My truck wouldn’t start today. It was totally dead. Hooked up cables to a running car, and I get dash lights and headlights and all seems all good. As soon as I turn the key, I hea… --- ## [Best intake manifold/injectors/gasket for 2000 4.3L S-10?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-intake-manifold-injectors-gasket-for-2000-4-3l-s-10/185716)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/best-intake-manifold-injectors-gasket-for-2000-4-3l-s-10/185716 "2022-08-10T13:45:02Z")
I am going to be replacing the intake manifold on my truck as the gasket is leaking. I guess I am a record on the stock gasket. Anyway, I have been told you need to replace the injectors and the plastic manifold as wel… --- ## [2000 S10 4.3L - No check engine light and no pending codes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-s10-4-3l-no-check-engine-light-and-no-pending-codes/184810)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 1:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-s10-4-3l-no-check-engine-light-and-no-pending-codes/184810 "2022-06-23T13:21:57Z")
My 2000 S10 with a 4.3L has started doing some strange things. Of course it was during the time my girlfriend needed to borrow it but I don’t think it is anything she has done. The truck is over 20 years old. It is go… --- ## [2000 Chevrolet S-10 oil pan gasket leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-s-10-oil-pan-gasket-leak/179337)
**Author:** [@Pepesboy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pepesboy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2021, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-s-10-oil-pan-gasket-leak/179337 "2021-09-15T13:33:08Z")
Oil pan gasket bad,bad leak,need fixed anyway possible that will slow leak down to bout nil for at least a yeart --- ## [Chevy front end wobble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-front-end-wobble/176371)
**Author:** [@ChrisTruck](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTruck)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-front-end-wobble/176371 "2021-04-25T23:50:30Z")
It’s a 1995 chevy s10, 4x4. So I’ve had this front end wobble/vibration for about 4-5 years. It seemed to appear after I did a bunch of front end work, which included changing the upper control arm bushings. One side ha… --- ## [POS s10 troubleshooting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pos-s10-troubleshooting/170577)
**Author:** [@Dmclocknasty\_171153](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dmclocknasty_171153)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 1:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pos-s10-troubleshooting/170577 "2020-10-01T01:19:26Z")
My s10, with a 4.3l Vortec, is acting funny. It requires me to give it gas to start up, sometimes dies before I’ve backed down my driveway, or when I put it into drive. Idles rough, and smells of gas when driving. I’ve … --- ## [Crankshaft pulley balancer won't come off!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-pulley-balancer-wont-come-off/167611)
**Author:** [@Ivan-Ortiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ivan-Ortiz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 2:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-pulley-balancer-wont-come-off/167611 "2020-07-21T02:16:19Z")
We’re trying to replace the seal on the crankshaft pulley but the balancer won’t come off. We tried a harmonic bolt puller and used PB blaster to kill any rust. Anyone have a similar problem? --- ## [Crankshaft pulley won't come off!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-pulley-wont-come-off/167556)
**Author:** [@Ivan-Ortiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ivan-Ortiz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2020, 2:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crankshaft-pulley-wont-come-off/167556 "2020-07-20T02:23:02Z")
I’m currently trying to replace the crankshaft seal on a chevy s-10 1996 but the crankshaft pulley won’t come off! I got the pulley wheel off but the part that spins it won’t come off. I’ve tried using a harmonic bolt pu… --- ## [Anyone know where to get an AC compressor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-where-to-get-an-ac-compressor/167367)
**Author:** [@ethankeuning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethankeuning)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 4:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-know-where-to-get-an-ac-compressor/167367 "2020-07-17T04:57:04Z")
To start, my truck is not an S-10, it’s an R10, the website did not have the option. Now, to the real reason I’m here: my AC system has almost everything you need, except the compressor. Does anyone know where I can find… --- ## [Chevy s10 1996 Pulley identification](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-1996-pulley-identification/166950)
**Author:** [@Ivan-Ortiz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ivan-Ortiz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s10-1996-pulley-identification/166950 "2020-07-07T23:14:09Z")
Hi! I was wondering if someone could help me identify this pulley? Thank you! It seems to be leaking oil. --- ## [Need advice on changing out radiator cooling lines for 2001 gmc sonoma 4.3 2wd](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-changing-out-radiator-cooling-lines-for-2001-gmc-sonoma-4-3-2wd/165535)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-on-changing-out-radiator-cooling-lines-for-2001-gmc-sonoma-4-3-2wd/165535 "2020-06-09T23:24:09Z")
I was driving down the freeway and my truck started driving rough. Pulled over and saw transmission fluid dripping out everywhere. It went everywhere. It even managed to get on the tailgate and the outside of the rear w… --- ## [The power door locks will not work unless the key is in the lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-power-door-locks-will-not-work-unless-the-key-is-in-the-lock/164975)
**Author:** [@ethankeuning](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ethankeuning)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-power-door-locks-will-not-work-unless-the-key-is-in-the-lock/164975 "2020-05-28T17:17:35Z")
My Chevy r10 power door locks will not work unless the key is in the lock. And even when it works. The key will only come out when it is unlocked. Help? --- ## [S10 5speed problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s10-5speed-problems/164599)
**Author:** [@Red-rancher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Red-rancher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s10-5speed-problems/164599 "2020-05-20T18:57:21Z")
I have a 1996 s10 with a 5 speed in it and I have replaced all the clutch parts including the slave cylinder and this started before I changed it which is why I was changing it but I can’t shift gears easily anymore afte… --- ## [Rats got in and ate electrical!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats-got-in-and-ate-electrical/160403)
**Author:** [@CaddyMax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CaddyMax)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rats-got-in-and-ate-electrical/160403 "2020-03-06T03:00:01Z")
2000 chevy s10 sat for about a month in my office parking lot and these little rat bastards did this!! How screwed am I? How do I fix this? --- ## [Chevy S-10 6cyl Pickup Hard starting when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-6cyl-pickup-hard-starting-when-warm/83223)
**Author:** [@Ghanabob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ghanabob)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-6cyl-pickup-hard-starting-when-warm/83223 "2020-01-07T22:46:59Z")
My 1999 S-10 has some hesitation issues and my mechanic said I needed a new fuel pump. He put one on and since then the truck starts instantly when it's cold but when it is warm and has set for a while it will crank fo… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet S-10 oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-s-10-oil-leak/138187)
**Author:** [@Jo43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo43)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-s-10-oil-leak/138187 "2019-11-17T20:58:03Z")
The “check gage” light came on. When S10 PU was stopped, it was evident that it was leaking oil. The inside oil gage showed zero. When the oil level was checked by the dip stick, it indicated that the oil was on minim… --- ## [Difficulty finding replacement gas tank--2004 chevy S10 pickup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-finding-replacement-gas-tank-2004-chevy-s10-pickup/84055)
**Author:** [@nitsua60](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nitsua60)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/difficulty-finding-replacement-gas-tank-2004-chevy-s10-pickup/84055 "2019-10-28T03:46:44Z")
Hi all- I've got a small hole near the top of my gas tank; it's letting out fumes but otherwise innocuous. I asked my mechanic about replacing it and he says (a) it's no longer in production, (b) after-market places do… --- ## [Chevy s 10 replaced almost everything](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-replaced-almost-everything/89795)
**Author:** [@umleitungman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/umleitungman)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2019, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-replaced-almost-everything/89795 "2019-10-26T03:51:46Z")
I just replaced computer brain and finally it works and 6 miles later same symtoms again Its unreliable will start wont drive drive and quit and wont start I replaced cps emc ecm coil packs sparkpl… --- ## [Chevy S-10 takes off at 20 mph without touching the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-takes-off-at-20-mph-without-touching-the-gas/147409)
**Author:** [@Bill58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bill58)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-s-10-takes-off-at-20-mph-without-touching-the-gas/147409 "2019-08-25T19:18:45Z")
i own 1994 s-10 and when i start it up and put it in drive, it takes off at about 20 mph without me touching the gas pedal. It is not a carburetor problem. We don’t know why it does this. We have been told that it might … --- ## [2000 Chevrolet S-10 - recurrent P0410](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-s-10-recurrent-p0410/145446)
**Author:** [@Anthony10](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony10)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevrolet-s-10-recurrent-p0410/145446 "2019-07-28T15:20:12Z")
I am the original owner of a 2000 S-10 with 187,000 miles. Several months ago my check engine light came on. My OBD showed a P-0410 code. Being that this was the first time my check engine light came on EVER I took it se… --- ## [Radiator leaking? Maybe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leaking-maybe/144936)
**Author:** [@Shelby\_Cox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shelby_Cox)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2019, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-leaking-maybe/144936 "2019-07-22T20:15:25Z")
2003 Chevy S10, fiancee work truck. Has been leaking radiator fluid. Every time he cranks it, he puts water in it. So, that it doesn’t over heat. I had to drive it the last 2 days. It doesn’t get above 210 it actually 2 … --- ## [Upside down engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upside-down-engine/70729)
**Author:** [@JohnnyZip](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnnyZip)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2019, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/upside-down-engine/70729 "2019-05-24T19:32:35Z")
My son's 1992 S10 pick-up was involved in an accident last week where it slid on some ice and slide down an embankment and rested on it's roof. The truck sat for approximately 4-5 hours that way until a wrecker turned i… --- ## [Automatic- start off in D2?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-start-off-in-d2/68694)
**Author:** [@kenforst](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kenforst)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatic-start-off-in-d2/68694 "2019-04-25T13:32:58Z")
I am a good, safe, severely-financially-challenged driver who is also a dummy about cars. My '95 S-10's auto trans is probably going bad: very slow in first, but then behaves semi-normally without lead-footing it, within… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/s-10/2099.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=s-10)