1998 Chevrolet S10 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1998 Chevrolet S10 documents three drivetrains in one volume: the 2.2-liter overhead-valve four of 134 cubic inches, the 4.3-liter overhead-valve V6 of 262, and a battery-electric drive. Three body types are covered, a standard cab, a two-door extended cab and a three-door extended cab, in Base, LS, SS and ZR2 trim. Specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics are laid out by system, so the chassis and body procedures serve every version while the powertrain material stays separated.

Engines covered

• 4.3L V6 (262 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.2L inline-four (134 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• Battery-electric drive (EV)

Body styles covered

• 2-door standard cab pickup
• 2-door extended cab pickup
• 3-door extended cab pickup

Trims covered

• Base
• LS
• SS
• ZR2

Known issues on the 1998 S10. The 1998 S10 has 660 complaints on record. Visibility dominates with 201, well ahead of 75 on the service brakes and 49 on the engine and cooling system. That first cluster points at wipers, washers, defrosters and exterior lighting, all of which this manual covers through circuit diagrams, component tests and replacement procedures. Brake hydraulics and lining specifications follow, and the cooling section supplies pressure testing, thermostat checks and the torque sequence for the parts that come off during that work.