Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. While driving the vehicle, an abnormal fuel odor was noticed from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed a leak from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 262,870.
2000 Chevrolet S10 fuel system problems
29 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 71,000.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 71,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump12
- Storage: tank assembly4
- Delivery3
- Fuel injection system2
- Storage: fuel gauge system1
- Storage1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet S10 fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Chevrolet S10 fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine stall due to fuel starvation
Odi opened pe02-066 to evaluate the scope and consequence of engine power-loss due to fuel starvation induced by in-tank modular fuel pump strainer restriction.the subject pumps use an external ?sock? Strainer to filter fuel flowing to the pump inlet.this filter can sometimes become clogged, resulting in a reduced flow of fuel to the engine.gm has subsequently modified the strainers to reduce this restriction.analysis of the odi complaint database shows that despite these restrictions, the subject vehicles stall at a rate that is comparable to those of many peer vehicles.additionally, none of the relevant warranty repair rates exceed 1% at 36 months of exposure.one related crash involves a stalled vehicle that was rear-ended on the roadway, while the remainder involved minor collisions or scrapes.the sole injury consisted of bruising from a low speed frontal crash. Given these circumstances, further expenditure of agency resources is not justified in this matter.the preliminary evaluation is therefore closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action in the future if warranted.
PE02066
What 2000 Chevrolet S10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I purchased this vehicle from our local chevrolet dealer on 10/04/2014. I filled the fuel tank on 10/06/2014 and drove it to my residence (about 15 miles.) when I got home, I noticed there was a streak of a liquid on my driveway when I was backing into my garage. I got out of my truck and noticed a fuel smell and got a trouble light to see if I could determine the source. It was running out below the fuel tank. I then took my floor jack and jacked up the vehicle so I could get a bucket under it to catch the fuel that was running on to the floor. I collected about 1 1/2 gallons. I called the dealer the next morning and they say I am obligated to pay to repair the truck.
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 technician diagnosed that the electric fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 11/20/14*lj..updated 11/24/14 *bf updated 05/4/02015 *js updated 08/30/2017
It just stalled and the radio keeps going on and off once in a while, also the tires keep going flat on me and I put fix a flat in them and they still do the same. Electric problem I think it might be the relay not sure. But it has electric problems.
Fuel sender unit gives inaccurate fuel level,indicates > 3/4 tank when empty.
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.
My 2000 s10 would not start last week. Had it towed to garage. Figured it was fuel pump. It was, but upon inspection, the fuel tank was rusted out along with the bands holding the tank on. Paid $1,000.74 to have it repaired.
Fuel gauge failed to register. Intermittent operation,wrong reading,failed all together. Nothing. Too expensive.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but stalled again. The vehicle was driven to the dealership, who determined the fuel injector needed to be replaced.
On 9-18-2004 fuel pump was replaced after I was left stuck in rush hour traffic the night before. On 9-23-2005 fuel pump was replaced after complained that the fuel gauge bounces up and down. They then replaced the fuel pump but I had to pay out of pocket for repair because I was 6 days beyond warranty. On 3-1-06 while at the dealership in va the car would not start yet again due to the fuel pump and I had to find yet another way home.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet S10 fuel system
Does the 2000 Chevrolet S10 have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Chevrolet S10, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet S10 fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 71,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 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 2000 Chevrolet S10 problems
Brakes 104Body 93Seats 55Transmission 46Engine 34Airbags 29Electrical 26Suspension 19Acceleration 17Lights 16Locks 14Steering 12Visibility 10Seat belts 7Tires 7Wheels 2
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