If your Chevy S10 has a humming noise at high speed, it can be distracting and, depending on the cause, dangerous. We’ve outlined the most common reasons why a humming noise in your truck gets louder with speed. We’ve also provided an audio sample of each issue to help determine what’s causing the hum. Check … Read more
If your Chevy S10’s AC system is not working, it can be uncomfortable and downright dangerous on a hot day. There are A LOT of issues that can cause your truck’s air conditioner to fail. This article is broken down into these three sections to help save you time repairing your S10’s broken AC system: … Read more
P0026 is a code that signals an issue with your Chevy S10’s intake valve control solenoid circuit. In layman’s terms, the circuit is not complying with the Powertrain Control Module’s commands. It sent a signal to the intake valve control solenoid, and it, for whatever reason, failed. P0026 is a generic code (it has the … Read more
P0152 is a common OBDII code that occurs in many vehicles, including the Chevy S10. It indicates that the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 sensor is reporting a voltage level that is higher than its normal operating range. P0152 Definition: O2 Sensor – High Voltage – B2S1 O2 Sensor Oxygen sensors are responsible for metering the … Read more
P0193 is a generic OBD-II code that can occur in the Chevy S10. It indicates that your S10’s fuel rail pressure sensor is sending a signal to the PCM that is above its normal operating range (in terms of voltage value). While P0193 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any vehicle … Read more
P015D is a generic trouble code, which means that it has the same definition for the Chevy S10 as it would any other vehicle. The code indicates that the Oxygen (O2) sensor on bank 2 is not cycling from lean to rich as fast as it should be. P015D is usually caused by a bad … Read more
Daytime running lights (or DRL) are specialized lights that come on when your Chevy S10’s regular headlights are turned off. Their purpose is to make it easier for other drivers to see you, theoretically decreasing the odds of getting into an accident. If your S10’s DRL warning light is on, the powertrain control module (commonly … Read more
P2271 is a generic DTC trouble code that can affect the Chevy S10. It indicates that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 in the second position is continuously sending voltage with a value that is too rich. There are oxygen sensors on both sides of the catalytic converter. The “upstream” one is used for … Read more
P2279 is a generic OBD-II code. It indicates there is a vacuum leak coming from your Chevy S10’s air intake system. While P2279 is a generic code (it has the same definition for the S10 as it would any other vehicle made after 1996), repair steps will vary based on model year and engine. The … Read more
P0036 is a very common O2 sensor-related trouble code. It’s generic, which means it has the same definition for the Chevy S10 as any other vehicle. This code is almost always caused by a bad heated oxygen sensor or wiring issue and is almost always symptom-free. P0036 should NOT be considered a breakdown risk if … Read more