2001 Chevrolet S10 engine and engine cooling problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Chevrolet S10 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“S10 cannot pass emissions test in ma. Due to a latent defect that allows water,mud. And sludge to get into the air compressor, effecting the entire emissions system. A tech alert has been issued. Dealerships both were I bought it and nearest to adders are a joke. I have spent over $1200 for new o2…”
filed May 21, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet s10. While coming to a stop, the vehicle drove over a small bump in the road, and the brake pedal extended to the floor. The brakes had to be pumped in order to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred on four separate occasions. The engine and abs lights…”
filed May 5, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 S10 | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 S10 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 S10 | 30 | 6% |
| 1999 S10 | 22 | 10% |
| 1998 S10 | 51 | 8% |
| 1997 S10 | 40 | 9% |
| 1996 S10 | 70 | 11% |
| 1995 S10 | 84 | 9% |
| 1994 S10 | 66 | 7% |
| 1993 S10 | 16 | 7% |
| 1992 S10 | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Chevrolet S10
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.