2000 Chevrolet S10: engine failure

8 of the 470 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet S10 describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 96,873
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 67 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2003
1
2002
2
2001
2
2000
8
1999
2
1998
1
1997
4
1996
5
1995
6
1994
5
1993
2
1992
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 230,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. While driving 26 MPH around an s curve, the brakes pedal was applied, but seized. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment and creek. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and sustained neck, nose, and eye injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The cause of the failures was not determined. The failure mileage was 230,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 96,873 miles · PA

Engine failure - had to be rebuilt at app. 75000 miles - both sides of cab bottom rear rusted out - first time brake failure 2013 - put brake on to put the truck in drive no brakes front right - aug 2014 brake failure - put brake on to put in drive no brakes.

Filed Sep 3, 2013 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the brakes seized. In addition, the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts as the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2009 · Fuel system · 69,200 miles · OH

I have a 2000 chevy s-10, 4.3 liter with 69300 miles on it. The engine on this vehicle does not want to turn over and run. I 've had this happen on 5 occasions within the past month. I know it is a gas problem getting to the carburetor since I have splashed a little gas or starting fluid in the carburetor to see if the engine will fire up. The engine does start but shuts down because of a lack of fuel to keep it running. I have replace fuel filter 2 times, map sensor and have recently read that gm used a sock strainer on the fuel pump that tends to get clogged up. I also understand that gm has resolved this problem with a different style of strainer. I am very concerned about this since the last time my engine failed I was driving on a busy cleveland, ohio interstate (I-77 by pershing ave exit ramp). I was able to get the vehicle restarted after several attempts to turn the engine over. I have seen cars on the side of the interstate get hit and concerned for my own safety and health if this should occur again. I believe since gm has and has knowledge of this defect on their part that they should recall all vehicles that use or used this type of strainer on the fuel pump unit. It is just a matter of time before someone is killed because of this irresponsible action on gm to havethe vehicles that are on the road with the problem fuel pump stainer.

Filed May 23, 2007 · Engine · 120,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. On march 7, 2007, the engine failed while driving 35 MPH. The contact waited ten minutes before the vehicle was able to be restarted. This failure occurred once before in 2002. When he currently starts the vehicle, the security light flickers and the vehicle fails to start. The contact stated that the failure is the same as noted in tsb # 010856001. The vehicle was purchased in august of 2000. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 125,000 and failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2003 · Engine · VA

2000 chevrolet s-10 engine blew out.*mr the engine blew, the timing chain broke and the valves were bent. The dealer refused any liability. (sister linda trail-boca on behalf of brother billy trail) *nlm

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Engine · ID

Driving down hill at approximately. 10 MPH in first gear, using engine compression to help hold speed down, check engine light came on followed in several seconds by loud explosion and black smoke from engine compartment. Engine died, and power assist for brakes and steering failed. Managed to get truck off street and stopped. Intake manifold had exploded, damaging most of engine compartment contents on right side of motor, as well as most of wiring and tubing on right side of motor.

Filed Oct 20, 2002 · Transmission · MI

Reverse lockout mechanism is non-functional. Dealer indicated it is a design defect and is not repairable. Safety problem because transmission can accidently be put into reverse at highway speeds (70 MPH ) causing complete transmission failure and loss of vehicle control. Reverse is on same leg as 5th gear overdrive. Emergency passing requires rapid down shifting to 4th gear or 3rd gear. I have used a 5th to 3rd gear emergency passing method since discovering the defect. The problem with 5th to 3rd is that 1st gear can accidently be selected. That will cause engine failure or loss of vehicle control. I would have pressed this issue with chevrolet further but have not because it is a leased vehicle and is scheduled to be returned jan 2003. I still do consider it a significant safety issue and owners should be made aware of the resulting dangers of this design defect. Dt