2001 Chevrolet S10: sudden loss of power

8 of the 308 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet S10 describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 66 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2016
1
2002
2
2001
8
1999
5
1998
3
1997
5
1996
4
1995
5
1994
6
1993
3
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 119,340 miles · TX

I was returning to el paso from kerrville at night when the headlamps dimmed and the truck lost power most traffic was going 80 -85. It was scary.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 55,034 miles · GA

While traveling on i85 at 70 MPH in the far left lane passing a car I hit the rumble strips on the shoulder and the truck lost all power. I was able to move to the shoulder on the right side of the road. Thinking I would not be able to restart the car to my surprise the car started back and I took off. I forgot about this until I recently heard of recent recalls.

Filed Nov 5, 2005 · Electrical · 59,300 miles · MD

Alternator noise feeding through radio on occasion after turning vehicle off and restarting noise appears to go away. Flicking lights on instrument panel and radio, started out of a parking place with this happening and the truck moved 5 feet before losing all power. Truck would not start, no lights or alarms. Left key in the ignition after 20 minutes all alarms and lights returned to normal and truck started with 1 turn of the key. Can not take the truck to the shop until it is making the noise again, because they will tell me that they can't find anything wrong. What would have happened if the truck would have lost power when I was doing 65 miles an hour on my way home from work?

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Engine · OH

While driving 70 MPH and without any indication vehicle shut down/ lost power. Dealership was unable to resolve the problem.

Filed Sep 24, 2003 · Brakes · FL

While driving at 30 MPH brakes lost power, resulting in pedal fading and hard braking. Also, extended stopping. Dealer notified.

Filed Jan 22, 2003 · Electrical · 39,215 miles · NC

Beginning december 2002, vehicle will unexpectedly lose power and lack accelerator response. Code p0123 active and present indicating problem in the throttle position sensor circuit. Sensor replaced and wiring inspected. Problem persists.

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Engine · NM

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning, the vehicle will lose power and shut down. Dealership is aware of the problem. *ak consumer states that if you have driven this vehicle until it is warmed up and or have in hot weather, and shut it off, or idle for some time, and try to start it back up, the temperature of the engine has risen and the clutch fan kicks in, if a person accelerates, the engine will lose a lot of power.

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Transmission · WV

While traveling at 70 MPH, vehicle started to down shift and the driver came to a stop, once going up a hill the vehicle started to lose power, driver pressed gas pedal, and there was no response, then suddenly vehicle took off. *ak. Consumer stated when she stopped to make a turn, the vehicle would not move up the hill, and the accelerator pedal was to the floor, once the vehicle was put into low gear it moved.