KnownCarProblems2001 Chevrolet S10 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 308 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet S10, most often about the body and structure (24% of complaints, typically around 51,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about S10 model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet S10 problems
Body and structure
75 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Hauling my 1935 Chevrolet engine block and unloading it from my 2001 s-10 pickup. The tailgate cables on both side separated dropping the gate to the rear bmper and in the process tipped the engine block into my lap bruising both of my legs badly. My Chevrolet dealer wouldnot replace them without full charge for labor…
Both tailgate cables broke. The driver's side was found broken, which broke at some unknown time. The passenger side failed while I was sitting on the tail gate. I use this truck for occasional hauling of materials and these could have failed while under load.
Brakes
64 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, conventional, power assist.
The parking brake is inoperable. The rachet mechanism does not work--I.e. Does not hold the brake in a set position. Worked the prior time set on a hill 5 months earlier.
As I was driving I was approaching a four way stop and applied the brakes any the brake pedal went to the floor. The brakes worked fine for the stop before this one. I tried to pump the brakes and the pedal still went to the floor and the vehicle finally started to slow down, I had to down shift to stop in time. I was…
Fuel system
30 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage, carburetor system.
1)motor mount broke. 2) day after purchasing used vehicle for dealership, truck was in gear and top speed was about 15mph for about 50 foot. Engine would die then have a hard time starting. Happened for 30 miles. After that, after running engine for more than 1 1/2 hour, the truck would die. I have to pull over and…
I purchase this vehicle in april 2015 (used) I drove the vehicle home and it registered a half a tank of gas, I drove it a few days and the gas gauge needle did not move. I notified the auto center where I purchase the vehicle and took it back for repairs. Five weeks after the repair the gas gauge is still faulty. I…
Electrical
28 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
Alternator noise feeding through radio on occasion after turning vehicle off and restarting noise appears to go away. Flicking lights on instrument panel and radio, started out of a parking place with this happening and the truck moved 5 feet before losing all power. Truck would not start, no lights or alarms. Left…
Gas gauge not working properly when gas tank is full of gas the gauge will show empty, half full or full. The defective gas gauge faulty reading have been a problem on numerous models of gmc automobiles. Have a technical service bulletin been issued to the concern dealership. The price to repair this problem range…
Engine
28 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
1)motor mount broke. 2) day after purchasing used vehicle for dealership, truck was in gear and top speed was about 15mph for about 50 foot. Engine would die then have a hard time starting. Happened for 30 miles. After that, after running engine for more than 1 1/2 hour, the truck would die. I have to pull over and…
While traveling on i85 at 70 MPH in the far left lane passing a car I hit the rumble strips on the shoulder and the truck lost all power. I was able to move to the shoulder on the right side of the road. Thinking I would not be able to restart the car to my surprise the car started back and I took off. I forgot about…
Doors and locks
21 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: tailgate, doors.
The tailgate straps rusted through and broke on both my chev S10 year model 1997 and 2001. The replacement cost is higher than the cost of the straps., because they have increased the price with a modification that costs 6 times more than the replacement strap.
I have a 2001 Chevrolet s-10 pick-up with 4-doors and 4WD. Vehicle has been well taken care of with no damage. The metal door post frame where the door latch is attached is disintegrating due to what appears to be a very thin metal section. It appears that the door may soon come open during a right turn due to a…
Suspension
17 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 44,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
When the vehicle was turned, the stabilizer bar rubbed the tire, which caused the tire to wear out prematurely. Dealer notified. The consumer noticed a rub on both sides of the stabilizer bar which was most on the left side. Further investigation showed the stabilizer bar was shoved an inch out of it's bracket. There…
No special events leading to failure. Lower ball joints deteriorated beyond use at 40000 miles resulting in some tire damage due to misalignment. Dealer response was "normal wear item* , not under warranty. These factory ball joints are not equipped with grease fittings, thus cannot be lubricated. Ball joints replaced…
Transmission
17 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 59,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly, driveline, clutch assembly.
During 41,000 service observed rear pinion seal leaking, after 3 attempts to get the correct seal, finally found the correct one. Parts stores only show 3 different seals for a 2001 s-10 pickup w/ 4.3l engine and automatic transmission. Had to go to 2003 s-10 pickup to find the correct seal.
For 2 weeks the truck felt like it was hesitating somewhat when accelerating. Then when driving home on dry pavement one night, a pop sound was heard & second gear was gone. From a dead stop, RPM's go up to 4000 or 4500 before it down shifts into 3rd gear. There is also no reverse gear. Chevy says it is the "sun gear"…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Chevrolet S10 recalls
Seat belts
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Tailgate support cables
Summary
General motors is conducting a special policy program for 903,464 owners of 2000 - 2003 model s/t vehicles through which owners may, at their option, either (1) periodically inspect the tailgate support cables installed in their vehicle and have the cables replaced if the cable coating exhibits any indications of damage or deterioration or (2) request that the tailgate support cables be replaced free of charge. Gm will honor all requests by owners who opt for replacement without question regardless of the condition or appearance of the cables. Gm has agreed to mail reminder notifications to owners every two years until the tailgate support cables have been replaced or until the vehicle is 12
Tailgate support cable(s) break
Summary
Odi is upgrading rq04-012 and opening an ea to investigate the tailgate support cables installed in 1998 - 2004 model year sonoma and s10 model vehicles.general motors is conducting recall campaign 04v-129 to replace the tailgate support cables originally installed in certain model year 2000-2004 sierras and silverados and certain model year 2002-2004 avalanches and escalade exts (c/k models).general motors has advised odithat the tailgate support cables installed in the subject vehicles were fabricated using identical or similar sheathing material as the recalled vehicles.however,general motors has advised odi that sonoma and s-10 vehicles differ from c/k models in several ways: the vehicle
Engine stall due to fuel starvation
Summary
Odi opened pe02-066 to evaluate the scope and consequence of engine power-loss due to fuel starvation induced by in-tank modular fuel pump strainer restriction.the subject pumps use an external ?sock? Strainer to filter fuel flowing to the pump inlet.this filter can sometimes become clogged, resulting in a reduced flow of fuel to the engine.gm has subsequently modified the strainers to reduce this restriction.analysis of the odi complaint database shows that despite these restrictions, the subject vehicles stall at a rate that is comparable to those of many peer vehicles.additionally, none of the relevant warranty repair rates exceed 1% at 36 months of exposure.one related crash involves a s
Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet S10
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet S10?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (75 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); brakes (64 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles); fuel system (30 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet S10 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 7, 2000 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Chevrolet S10?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about S10 model year since 2000, with 308 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.