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.
2001 Chevrolet S10 engine complaints
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1)motor mount broke. 2) day after purchasing used vehicle for dealership, truck was in gear and top speed was about 15mph for about 50 foot. Engine would die then have a hard time starting. Happened for 30 miles. After that, after running engine for more than 1 1/2 hour, the truck would die. I have to pull over and let it sit for a few seconds before it will start again. Happens numerous times.
The service engine soon light came on.the diagnostic indicated an emission failure. Ater was getting into the pumps,hoses,and valves due to the design of the system.water was seizing the cylanoids in the pumps. The service station has seen other chevrolet s10's with the same failures.
2004 tail gate ass failed replaced after market parts 2004 back up lights in/op;004 interrior light will not turn off/ over ride botton used to save battery2005 left front hub ass replaced. 004 right front hub ass replaced;005 front end replaced/pittman/tie rods;2004 oil filter leak / tightened 2004 rear emergency brakes in/op 5 left emergency brake drum replaced;005 right emergency brake drum replaced 2005 gas sending unit replaced eradic behavior 2004 left brake shoe replaced ;004 right brake shoe replaced;005 left brake shoe replaced front;005 right brake shoe replaced front 2005 left brake shoe replaced rear;005 right brake shoe replaced rear;005 u joints replaced;04 battery replaced 2005 transmission showing signs of wear;005 rear end {3.42} locker clangs between 1st and revved. 004 4 tires 005 4 tires 2004 door hinges freeze up lube;005 tail gate hinges show wear 2005 parts 4 ea tie rods/o/ring type brake shoesand drums/u joints. I have for inspection.
Vehicle shut down at 65 MPH with no warning, would not restart and had vehicle towed. Mechanic concluded the intake manifold failed possibly due to premature break down of manifold gasket. Nothing done to correct as of yet, it being christmas and all, can't afford $500+ for new one. Mechanic suggesting not to use dexcool in future has seen problem before. Want situation remedied.
While driving 70 MPH and without any indication vehicle shut down/ lost power. Dealership was unable to resolve the problem.
Intermittently vehicle would not start under normal procedures. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who claimed that the neutral switch needed to be replaced.
Consumer stated that vehicle in the last 3 months in repair shop for transmission problems 9 times. After bringing vehicle to repair shop shop everything else started to break down. Also, fuel pump was replaced 3 times. Fuel gauge operated poorly, and vehicle died/stopped while driving on the road.
While driving at 55/70 MPH vehicle will stall out without warning. The dealership has replaced the catalytic converter, fuel pump, and sending unit.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle will stall and shut down.
The vehicle stalled, when the vehicle reached the speed of 50 MPH.
The exhaust leaked and caused fumes to come through the vents. These fumes caused the occupants eyes to burn.
The engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced a part in the evaporative system. Dealer parked vehicle. And then the vehicle caught fire. *jb
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.
Every three thousand miles the vehicle burns 2 1/2 quarts of oil. Took to dealer to have oil consumption test, front end makes popping noise, sensor changed less than 1000 miles and transmission slips. Nlm
Engine has stalled four times unexpectedly while driving at any speed. Dealership has replaced the following components: catalytic converter/ fuel pump/ oxygen sensor, and ignition switch. All repairs have failed to effectively remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Electrical/ at times it will not start,engine turns over but no fire, fuel,ect.30min later it starts. Engine/ burning 1qt. Of oil per 1,000 miles, dealer knows, at this time nothing done,dealer states defective oil passeges
While driving vehicle cuts off without prior warning. Once vehicle had been driven for more than 10,000miles it began to experience engine failure. Vehicle has been to dealer repair shop 10times. Manufacturer was contacted, no resolution at this time. Please provide furthur details.
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