2001 Chevrolet S10: check engine light

Filed May 21, 2009 · Engine · 33,000 miles · MA

S10 cannot pass emissions test in ma. Due to a latent defect that allows water,mud. And sludge to get into the air compressor, effecting the entire emissions system. A tech alert has been issued. Dealerships both were I bought it and nearest to adders are a joke. I have spent over $1200 for new o2 sensors in tailpipe and main engine intake, now it is a new air pump and more defective sensors. At an estimate of over $1100. The truck otherwise runs fine. If it were not for emissions tests I would not be complaining. This is a gm design problem. The service engine light has been on for ever. Who else can I contact?please , I cannot afford to drive to work w/o being in violation of the law. I am outraged by gm's total lack of support.

Filed Jul 30, 2008 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet s10. The contact noticed that the engine warning light was constantly illuminated on the instrument control panel. She took her vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the fuel filter. Several months later, the engine warning light illuminated again. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and was informed that the PCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the vehicle; therefore, she would have to assume liability for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 146,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 87,900 miles · MI

The fuel light and service engine light and ABS light comes on won't shut off on my 2001 chevy s10 crew cab.

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 71,500 miles · NV

On july 22, 2005, I paid the dealer $615.74 to replace a shorted air pump. I brought it in since the light gauges were turning on. The "check engine" lighted on and off. One week later, the A/C stopped working. The dealer charged me $105.19 for the diagnosis. On aug. 10, I paid another shop $852.08 to replace the A/C compressor. On aug. 30, my s-10 stalled and hasn't worked since then. A mechanic said the engine has to be replaced (another $3000 +) due to overheating of the radiator. There was no prior indication that the radiator was leaking or heating except when the light gauges were turning on in july. I bought this truck brand new in 2000 and have spent over $7000 in repairs and regular maintenance since then. The battery acid has leaked. Brake pads keep wearing out. Several air injection malfunctions and pumps have been replaced. I've purchased at least 2 sets of tires. It has less than 72,000 miles.

Filed Oct 5, 2005 · Engine · 19,000 miles · GA

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet s-10. The contact stated that the check engine light will periodically come on, and the engine will choke out. When the consumer was driving the vehicle and stopped at a stop-light or a stop sign the vehicle would seem to choke out when the consumer would accelerate. The consumer stated that if the vehicle was turned off and back on the vehicle will drive normal. The consumer stated that this did not happen every time the vehicle stopped or every time that the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle has not been inspected by a service dealer to determine the problem. The contact contacted the service department, and they told the contact to bring the vehicle in when the check engine light was on because that would be the only way they could determine the cause of the problem. The contact has not contacted the manufacturer yet.

Filed Feb 28, 2003 · Engine · 37,000 miles · IL · fire

The engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced a part in the evaporative system. Dealer parked vehicle. And then the vehicle caught fire. *jb

Filed Jul 11, 2001 · Fuel system · MI

Vehicle had a fuel leak that set off service engine light. Also smelled odor of gas.