2001 Chevrolet S10 power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Chevrolet S10 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet s10. The contact noticed that the engine warning light was constantly illuminated on the instrument control panel. She took her vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the fuel filter. Several months later, the engine warning light illuminated again. The contact…”
filed Jul 30, 2008
“No special events leading to failure. At approximately 30000 miles, the 4x4 shift actuator failed during extreme snow conditions, causing vehicle to become stranded on highway. Shift actuator replaced with genuine gm part at dealership. Note: per dealer, shift actuator is not covered by either gm…”
filed Aug 11, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This…
24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 S10 | 17 | 10% |
| 2002 S10 | 17 | 8% |
| 2000 S10 | 46 | 10% |
| 1999 S10 | 28 | 12% |
| 1998 S10 | 40 | 7% |
| 1997 S10 | 49 | 10% |
| 1996 S10 | 66 | 10% |
| 1995 S10 | 50 | 5% |
| 1994 S10 | 37 | 4% |
| 1993 S10 | 9 | 4% |
| 1992 S10 | 3 | 2% |
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.