1995 Chevrolet S-10 - Consumer Discussions

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Electrical Problems

• 1995 chevy s10

  Written by: lockitup1 on Dec 22, 2010 6:50:08 AM

  i have a 1995 chevy s10. i was driving along and all of a sudden there was a smell of something burning and a little bit of smoke coming out of the heater vent next to the driver side window. i pulled over and took part of the dash apart and didnt see any damage. popped the hood and still no damage. checked all the fuses and they were all still ... Read More

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Care & Maintenance

• Re: 1995 Chevy S10 PU - Cab Bolt

  Written by: halser on May 27, 2009 11:29:17 AM

  I have a 95 Chevy S10 ext cab pu. The engine is the 4 cyl with a 5 speed stick. The rubber washer from one of the bolts that holds the cab to the frame fell off. Do you access the bolt from inside the cab? Is it hard to replace the washer?

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Transmission Problems

• Re: 1995 Chevy S10 tranny slippin? [stallionette]

  Written by: gonogo on Mar 18, 2009 8:20:59 AM

  Do a pan drop and filter change, forget the flush. With the pan down see what there is for debris, that will tell a lot.

• 1995 Chevy S10 tranny slippin?

  Written by: stallionette on Mar 17, 2009 4:40:16 PM

  4.3L vortex 4x4. Noticed gear reving really high at switchin into 2nd. then switching into 3rd. tranny fluid checked/fine. Trying to do a tranny flush but the crossbar is in the way. Anything would help me at this point. Cant afford a new tranny. Suggestions please :)

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Electrical Problems

• Alternator Wiring

  Written by: ibldstff on Jan 15, 2009 10:51:21 AM

  I have a 1995 chevy s10 2.2. I have done a lot of work to it over the past few weeks. I've finished and am getting no power though the battery is fine. I think it may be how I attached the wiring for the alternator but am not sure. I have the wire bundle plugged in. The positive to the battery is attached, but I also have what looks like ... Read More

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Care & Maintenance

• Re: s10 ABS [bigrooky14]

  Written by: canufixit on Jan 11, 2007 7:04:35 AM

  Hi - try this ... Or search on the net for somehting similar. If the Sensors get dirty - or if the got moved during the Ball joint change - it will trigger the ABS ... this is part of a service notification - it may not be exactly what you have - but you can get the drift of the issue ... ============== Brakes - Low Speed (Below 5 MPH) ... Read More

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Starting problems

• s-10 not starting

  Written by: dbrucker on Apr 8, 2008 5:56:33 PM

  I have a 1995 Chevy s-10 with a 2.2 4 cylinder that won't start until I poor fuel into the throttle body and it stays running after that. Fuel pressure while cranking is 42 and goes to 45 on start up. While it is running the brake light is on and it idles at half throttle. All ideas are appreciated.

• 1995 Chevy S-10 Major Problem

  Written by: gettin_lefty on Jan 18, 2008 3:01:50 PM

  History of problem Two weeks ago my service engine light started flashing at a rapid pace. The engine started acting like it was fuel starved or not getting proper spark. I managed to limp home by taking automatic out of gear at stop lights and keeping foot on gas to keep revs up. When I got home I turned engine off -tried to restart--would not start-would crank but NO start. Had ... Read More

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Electrical Problems

• NO POWER TO THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM

  Written by: blackhawk1942 on Jan 25, 2008 7:19:37 PM

  i got a 1995 chevy s10 2.2 that i bought off of a friend. it stopped running on them and they messed around with it alittle...then i got it...put a new sending unit, fuel pump, but there is no power going to anytthing in the fuel area....there is a orange wire that goes to the oil sending unit and when we tested it,,, it had very little power almost none....that goes ... Read More

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Climate Control

• heat not working

  Written by: jhatch on Dec 11, 2006 5:05:13 PM

  hi i have a 1995 chevy s10 has 150.000 miles and we can't get any heat, the fan works great! this is my sons truck and we are in the north east so were trying to get it to work before it really gets cold. any help or ideas would be appreciated

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Transmission Problems

• Chevy s10 transmission noise

  Written by: msand on Oct 26, 2006 12:33:33 PM

  I have a 1995 s10 2wd pickup. Sometimes when I depress the clutch it whines a bit but not always. What could be the problem?

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Stalling/Dying Problems

• Re: S10 1995 2.2 JUST DIE / pls help [hoodlatch]

  Written by: vikan on Jul 26, 2006 2:09:34 PM

  Hi Hoodlatch, Well, I finally got my Sonoma up and running on sunday. I stuck with the game plan and it worked. That thing runs quieter now than when I first bought it used. I'm happy with the outcome but am still purchasing the 2001 4 cyl frontier for a mere 9K @ 55K miles. You know, after looking back at it, it wasn't a very hard job. There were a ... Read More

• Re: S10 1995 2.2 JUST DIE / pls help [hoodlatch]

  Written by: vikan on Jul 16, 2006 5:29:57 PM

  Yes, I did ensure the timing marks on the camshaft gear and crank gear were aligned with the marks that so happen to be on the tensioner itself. Since the post, I have pulled the timing cover off and rechecked that to make sure. Then, for the sake of curiosity to see if I was out of time 180 degrees, I lined up the marks on the gears, then turned the ... Read More

• Re: S10 1995 2.2 JUST DIE / pls help [vikan]

  Written by: chacon64 on Jul 16, 2006 1:42:22 PM

  Hello:Would you please help me with this,i am re-building a 2.2 lt from my 1995 chevrolet s10,and i don´t know where to find the timing marks?. I bought the truck with a dissembled engine,also i am a mechanic. I live in chile,please send me some of your tips? Thank you. Rodrigo.

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Transmission Problems

• S-10 Surges

  Written by: doug32 on Apr 12, 2006 12:20:41 AM

  When stopped at a traffic light and holding my foot on the brake, the engine surges and it is hard to hold the brake pedal down enough to keep it from jumping forward. It does this over and over. Seems to idle too fast also. 1995 Chevy S-10 Automatic.

Chevy S10/GMC S15-Sonoma: Problems & Solutions

• BRAKE LIGHT

  Written by: argonzalezm on Dec 17, 2005 1:22:14 PM

  The brake light on my 1995 Chevy S10 is always on, I checked the brake fluid and its ok, however I added some more till it almost spilled, but it didn't turned off. I've noticed that when the temperature is low in the morning the light tuns off but after driving a while and the car gets hot it turns on again!!! What could be the cause?? Do anybody can give ... Read More

• SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT

  Written by: argonzalezm on Nov 11, 2005 2:06:35 PM

  The service engine soon light comes on sometimes (not evereday) during highway driving, ussualy going faster than 55MHP, on my 1995 Chevy S10. But when i shut down the engine, and restart it again the light is off. Can anybody tell me what could be happening?

• Chevy S-10 2.2 Engine

  Written by: jh1956 on Oct 24, 2005 4:51:13 PM

  I have recently aquired a 1995 S-10 with a 2.2 that has a rod thrown through the oil pan and am being told that the only 2.2 that will fit this. I have looked at other 2.2's and they look the same. Is this true that a 1995 is the only one that will fit?

• Re: Turn Signals not working at all 1995 Chevy S-10 [rbiguy26]

  Written by: joe3891 on Aug 31, 2005 10:14:20 AM

  Replace the turn signal flasher. :)

• Re: Turn Signals not working at all 1995 Chevy S-10 [rbiguy26]

  Written by: canufixit on Aug 31, 2005 5:39:51 AM

  It does sound like the relay - chances of ALL the signal stuff breaking is high - except where it is common in the relays .... I'd do this ... Check a couple bulbs (just to be sure and it only take a couple minutes) Buy a new relay and swap it out (or swap it with another truck ...) If these fail - get out the schematic and the test ... Read More

• Turn Signals not working at all 1995 Chevy S-10

  Written by: rbiguy26 on Aug 30, 2005 6:08:56 PM

  Hope somone can point me in the right direction with this.... I recently found out that my turn signals on my truck were not working AT ALL. My cruise control and windshield wipers on the turn signal work and my flashers will work, so i know it is not the bulbs, but it will not even blink on the dash board when i turn on the turn signals either. I was ... Read More

• Oil Pan Drain Plug

  Written by: preilly1 on Aug 15, 2005 8:19:34 AM

  I recently had my oil changed at a local lube shop and they stripped the drain plug bolt. I had to get a new oil pan (which they paid for). Can anyone tell me what the factory torque specifications should be for an oil pan drain plug for a 1995 Chevy S-10 with the V-6 engine.

Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Care & Maintenance

• Re: EGR Valve [paulcha]

  Written by: paulcha on Jul 3, 2005 3:02:36 PM

  Hi everyone I hope someone can lead me in the right direction. Here is my problem I have a 1995 Chevy S-10 Blazer 4x4 it seems that my egr valve keeps getting clogged up with carbon I went ahead and took it off and cleaned it out but that only lasted a couple of weeks it's doing the same thing again I took it apart again and found more carbon they ... Read More

• EGR Valve

  Written by: paulcha on Jul 2, 2005 5:32:44 PM

  Hi everyone I hope someone can lead me in the right direction. Here is my problem I have a 1995 Chevy S-10 Blazer 4x4 it seems that my egr valve keeps getting clogged up with carbon I went ahead and took it off and cleaned it out but that only lasted a couple of weeks it's doing the same thing again I took it apart again and found more carbon they ... Read More

Chevy S10/GMC S15-Sonoma: Problems & Solutions

• oil leak

  Written by: arichards on Jun 5, 2005 4:38:18 PM

  I have a 1995 chevy s10 2.2 4L. It is really loseing oil presure, it start to run very bad. I WENT TO CHECK THE SPARK PLUG AND FIND OIL ALL AROUND THE PLUGS, MAY A OIL LEAK IN IN THE BLOCK. PLEASE IF ANY BODY COULD HELP DO SO FAST, I REALLY NEED TO KNOW WHAT CAUSING THE OIL LEAK. AND CONFRIM IF THIS CAUSES LOW OIL PRESURE

• Re: 95 chevy s10 one of the 20,000 [collegej82]

  Written by: canufixit on Mar 22, 2005 8:45:58 AM

  Hi, Maybe this can help ??? Fuel System - MIL ON/Rough Idle on Start-Up File In Section: 06 - Engine/Propulsion System Bulletin No.: 00-06-04-003B Date: February, 2003 TECHNICAL Subject: Rough Idle After Start, And/Or A Service Engine Soon (SES) Light (Unstick And Clean Central Sequential Fuel Injection (CSFI) Poppet Valves or Convert to MFI) Models: 1995-2002 Chevrolet and GMC S/T Models 1996-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K, M/L, G, P Models 1996-2001 ... Read More

• Chevy S-10 1995 Transmission Problems

  Written by: eotis on May 4, 2001 8:16:42 PM

  I have an S-10 LS and in the past 2 years I have had nothing but transmission problems. It doesn't know what gear it's in (automatic)and bangs back and forth when going uphill. Now it only goes from 1st to 4th in the Overdrive position, if I put it in D, 2, or 1 it stays in Overdrive. They are going to check it Wednesday to see if it is a ... Read More

Chevy S10 Owner Reviews

• disappointed

  Written by: wright7 on Apr 24, 2000 6:29:16 AM

  At one time I was also a Chevy fan, until I bought a 1995 S10. In that time I replaced a wiper motor, power window motor, throttle body and fuel injectors. I was also having problems with the electrical system. I will never own another Chevy again. Next time I'll buy Japanese.