Tl* the contact owns a 1993 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that while driving after the vehicle was refueled, the fuel emitted from the filler neck without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
1993 Chevrolet S10 fuel system problems
20 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly8
- Delivery: fuel pump4
- Fuel injection system3
- Storage1
- Fuel injection system: injectors1
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Carburetor system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Chevrolet S10 fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1993 Chevrolet S10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle experienced motor trouble then caught on fire.*mr *ph while driving the vehicle began to experience engine problem. The consumer pulled over onto the shoulder to attempt repairs when the vehicle caught on fire. The fire caused damage to the hood and engine compartment.
The fuel wiring harness on the fuel pump melted. *jb defect was noticed while replacing the fuel tank. Replaced fuel tank, sending unit and pump.
Fuel pump power wire and connector burned/charred at upper connector inside gas tank.
Central multiport fuel injector assembly failed, causing fuel to enter the oil pan and damage the motor. Fuel was spraying under the phlenem and could have caused a fire. Same unit has failed just over 15 months later, again spraying gas under the phlenem, thankfully again no fire,just spraying of gas.
Consumer received information in writing from technician and garage about fuel pump which could fail due to wiring shorting out. Consumer was concerned about a fire.
Plastic cover on fuel tank gathered and retained water on top of fuel tank allowing tank to rust requiring tank, fule pick, pump and straner replacement.
Original intake manifold gasket failure leading to coolant entering lubrication system. After gasket was replaced damage occurred to engine bearing, rods and possibly camshaft. Required engine replacement.
Consumer had taken vehicle to repair shop and technician found a problem with central fuel injection, where the fuel was getting mixed with oil, and causing vehicle to lose power when accelerating or slowing down.
Defective fuel injector assembly caused engine problems. Yh
Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet S10 fuel system
Does the 1993 Chevrolet S10 have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Chevrolet S10, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Chevrolet S10 fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Chevrolet S10 fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet S10 have the most fuel system problems?
The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1997 (46 complaints), 1994 (38 complaints) and 1995 (37 complaints).
Other 1993 Chevrolet S10 problems
Brakes 140Engine 16Acceleration 11Electrical 11Visibility 10Transmission 9Seat belts 6Suspension 6Seats 5Tires 5Steering 3Body 2
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