Chevrolet S10 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet S10 across 9 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (34). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (24% of reports).
- 160fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 51%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 38 of 160 complaints (24%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 14 of 160 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 160 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet S10 fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline for the Chevrolet S10. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The…
Fuel gauge gives fluctuating readings at all speeds and at stoplight, resulting in running out of fuel once and a near crash. Also, i have talked with several people who have similar vehicles and they have the same problem. *tr
Fuel sender unit gives inaccurate fuel level,indicates > 3/4 tank when empty. *tr
1999 chevrolet s10. Consumer states that he had a fuel pump replaced after the original failed. The replacement part failed after less than a year. *kb the consumer also stated the second fuel pump was defective. The consumer is requesting reimbursement for the second defective fuel pump.*jb
I have been very lucky and not killed in an accident, my engine stalls due to fuel starvation. Investigation pe02066 , i have had tune up new spark plugs, new throttle control sensor, and another sensor, fuel injectors, throttle body and still the truck does the stalling out. I feel that is a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet S10s have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 160 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the Chevrolet S10. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet S10 fuel system, gasoline?
No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet S10?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 38 of 160 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (14).
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