2001 Chevrolet S10 suspension problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Chevrolet S10 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet s10. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began pulling to the right. The contact had to steer the vehicle to the left using both hands. When he arrived home, he inspected the suspension and noticed that the upper control arm bushings were completely destroyed. The…”
filed Sep 24, 2007
“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…”
filed Aug 11, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 S10 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 S10 | 12 | 6% |
| 2000 S10 | 19 | 4% |
| 1999 S10 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 S10 | 24 | 4% |
| 1997 S10 | 13 | 3% |
| 1996 S10 | 22 | 3% |
| 1995 S10 | 24 | 3% |
| 1994 S10 | 21 | 2% |
| 1993 S10 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 S10 | 1 | 1% |
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.