2001 Chevrolet S10 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 34 complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet S10, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Fuel monitoring system does not work properly, gauge does not give proper reading on how much fuel is in the tank, contacted dealer and dealer made 3 attempts to fix vehicle, dealer replaced gas sending unit and module cluster, but still has not corrected problem, also dealer found out all 2001 crew cab, s10 have same problem, dealer was told by manufacturer that vehicles had a program problem in the electronic module. *slc
Tl*- the contact stated thatthe 2001 chevrolet s10 should be able to use flexible fuel. When the vehicle was taken to the dealership they advised contact not to use e85 fuel. The dealership refused to inform the contact of the consequences of using e85 fuel. The dealership advised contact if e85 fuel were used they would refuse to repair vehicle. The vehicle currently had 100000 miles. There had been no failures to date.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet S10
- Body & structure 75 complaints
- Brakes 72 complaints
- Engine 32 complaints
- Electrical system 31 complaints
- Latches & locks 22 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints