2001 CHEVROLET S10 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

404

Owner Complaints

21 Crashes 8 Fires

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET S10

The 2001 CHEVROLET S10 has received a total of 404 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments (54 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (31 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (11 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET S10

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET S10, potentially affecting up to 306,453 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 06E060000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 87,745 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

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Recall 06E065000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 3,593 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

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Recall 00V228003 — SEAT BELTS

| 156,305 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET S10

404 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET S10. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 54 6 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 31 4 Crashes 4 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 11
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 10 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 10
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 1 Injury
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 9
Seats
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 8
Electrical System
Complaints: 7
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 7
Air Bags
Complaints: 6 5 Crashes 5 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 6
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5 5 Crashes 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5
Equipment
Complaints: 5
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 5
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 5
Tires
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 4 1 Fire 1 Injury
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 4
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 3
Engine
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 3
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 3
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 3
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 3
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 3
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Tiresbead
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11539247 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
I'm having a problem with I believe it's the fuel sensor my truck gets up to a certain temperature and it just dies and it's not just my truck it's in a lot of the newer model Colorado's as well I have a friend who's having the same exact problem as I am when it gets up past 95 degrees, the truck just all of a sudden stops in the engine turns off, and you have to try and steer your truck without any power steering, the reason I am filing this is if this happens in the middle of the road it could possibly cause an accident and that would be no good and it only happens when it is hot outside in the winter time or when it's cold I have no issues whatsoever
#11539247 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
I'm having a problem with I believe it's the fuel sensor my truck gets up to a certain temperature and it just dies and it's not just my truck it's in a lot of the newer model Colorado's as well I have a friend who's having the same exact problem as I am when it gets up past 95 degrees, the truck just all of a sudden stops in the engine turns off, and you have to try and steer your truck without any power steering, the reason I am filing this is if this happens in the middle of the road it could possibly cause an accident and that would be no good and it only happens when it is hot outside in the winter time or when it's cold I have no issues whatsoever
#11539247 | STEERING | | N/A miles
I'm having a problem with I believe it's the fuel sensor my truck gets up to a certain temperature and it just dies and it's not just my truck it's in a lot of the newer model Colorado's as well I have a friend who's having the same exact problem as I am when it gets up past 95 degrees, the truck just all of a sudden stops in the engine turns off, and you have to try and steer your truck without any power steering, the reason I am filing this is if this happens in the middle of the road it could possibly cause an accident and that would be no good and it only happens when it is hot outside in the winter time or when it's cold I have no issues whatsoever
#11517573 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles
I never received Safety Recall# 06020 Galvanized Defective Tailgate Cables that snap/break due to corrosion inside the cable causing the tailgate to fall down while opened. Both my cables have been torn/broken caused by the rust thru for quit some time. My son told me recently, that he had received the Recall Notice a number of years ago and the Chevy Dealer replaced his cables; his S-10 cables are good/solid no problems. I am meticulous with records and surely would have told the Dealer and had them replaced during the recall period. What should I do as I never received the Recall Notice at issue?
#11517573 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
I never received Safety Recall# 06020 Galvanized Defective Tailgate Cables that snap/break due to corrosion inside the cable causing the tailgate to fall down while opened. Both my cables have been torn/broken caused by the rust thru for quit some time. My son told me recently, that he had received the Recall Notice a number of years ago and the Chevy Dealer replaced his cables; his S-10 cables are good/solid no problems. I am meticulous with records and surely would have told the Dealer and had them replaced during the recall period. What should I do as I never received the Recall Notice at issue?

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Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET S10

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHEVROLET S10 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET S10

General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CHEVROLET S10. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

57 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

FUEL GAUGE ERRATIC OR INACCURATE. REFER TO BULLETIN 03-08-49-003. *TT

030868001 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

REVISED CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE / MALFUNCTIONING DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION. *TT

030849003 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

INACCURATE OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE READINGS AT 1/4 TANK OR LOWER. *TT

020138005 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

REVISED HEATER / VENT MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT

250202 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

INFORMATION ON REPLACING CORRODED TRAILER PRE-WIRE HARNESS AT THE REAR BUMPER. *TT

030101 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SEAT BELT NONCOMPLIANCE CAMPAIGN 00067 CLARIFICATION. *TT

3183 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

FRONT AXLE GRIND WHINE NOISE IN 2WD GONE IN 4WD. *EH

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET S10

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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