2001 Chevrolet S10 fuel system problems

Filed Aug 17, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

I'm having a problem with I believe it's the fuel sensor my truck gets up to a certain temperature and it just dies and it's not just my truck it's in a lot of the newer model Colorado's as well I have a friend who's having the same exact problem as I am when it gets up past 95 degrees, the truck just all of a sudden stops in the engine turns off, and you have to try and steer your truck without any power steering, the reason I am filing this is if this happens in the middle of the road it could possibly cause an accident and that would be no good and it only happens when it is hot outside in the winter time or when it's cold I have no issues whatsoever

Filed Jun 27, 2015 · Fuel system · 65,500 miles · VA

I purchase this vehicle in april 2015 (used) I drove the vehicle home and it registered a half a tank of gas, I drove it a few days and the gas gauge needle did not move. I notified the auto center where I purchase the vehicle and took it back for repairs. Five weeks after the repair the gas gauge is still faulty. I was driving on the highway and the vehicle shut down (out of gas) the gas gauge needle read a quarter tank of gas. I contacted the auto center where I purchase the vehicle and I was told the s10 and the gmc model of this vehicle has a history of faulty gas gauge's. My only recourse is to have this item repaired again without any guarantee the same problem will happen again.----2001 chevrolet s10 fuel sdystem, other bulletin 13599---action number 10001283 report date mar 01,2003 thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

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 Jun 7, 2011 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · OH

Fuel gauge gives fluctuating readings at all speeds and at stoplight, resulting in running out of fuel once and a near crash. Also, I have talked with several people who have similar vehicles and they have the same problem.

Filed Nov 26, 2010 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · TN

I have been very lucky and not killed in an accident, my engine stalls due to fuel starvation. Investigation pe02066 , I have had tune up new spark plugs, new throttle control sensor, and another sensor, fuel injectors, throttle body and still the truck does the stalling out. I feel that is a problem with the truck, and a real safety hazard. This is a daily occurrence .

Filed Mar 2, 2007 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OH

Tl*- the contact stated thatthe 2001 chevrolet s10 should be able to use flexible fuel. When the vehicle was taken to the dealership they advised contact not to use e85 fuel. The dealership refused to inform the contact of the consequences of using e85 fuel. The dealership advised contact if e85 fuel were used they would refuse to repair vehicle. The vehicle currently had 100000 miles. There had been no failures to date.

Filed Jan 1, 2007 · Fuel system · KY

I have an 2001 s-10 extended cab 4x4 truck. I have had to have this truck towed 4 times & 4 or 5 fuel pumps put in also a wire that goes to fuel pump & a new gas cap also. I bought this truck in june of 06 & drove it 3 days before the first break down. It was down for 2 months. The place of purchase LED me to believe that the truck was in perfect condition with no problems or any wrecks. When the truck was towed to a chevy dealership for repair it cost over 500$ just in labor alone not to mention the cost of the fuel pumps & full diagnostics. I am still having problems with the gas tank. When I fill the truck up it runs out the top of the tank itself under the bed of my truck . Isn't this a danger to my safety ? The chevy dealership doesn't want to stand by their work now so I'm stuck with a deadly vehicle. I plan to file any complaint I can & if possible I will get it on the news as well. Within a few hours of my buying this junk the auto dealer where I bought it sold my contract to a finance company so now the dealer is not responsible for the things that were & are bad. The truck bed only had 1 bolt holding the whole bed on & the gas tank only had 1 strap on 1 side holding the gas tank up... The finance company won't help with this problem either. I have been researching this type of truck & have found that way to many people have the same problems as I do when it comes to the gas tank & fuel pump. Shouldn't someone be held liable for this problem ? Would the makers of the s-10 truck allow their kids or family to ride in a truck that could possibly one day cause their death ? When a gas tank leaks fuel from the tank under the truck what would happen if at a stop light someone throws a cigarette out & it hits the gas that's leaked out ? My opinion the truck would blow up. If there is anyone who can tell me where to complain I'd be ever so grateful for that info. Cathy in ky.

Filed Oct 5, 2006 · Fuel system · 79,925 miles · KY

My fuel pump went out without warning. The high cost was unexpected. After making comments to several people, I have found out that about 50% of the people that I have talked to had the same problem throughout the entire gm line.

Filed Feb 18, 2006 · Fuel system · 27,600 miles · AZ

Filled my s-10 truck up with gas in the evening and the next morning the fuel pump failed. This is the second vehicle that this has happened. The first one was my 1997 chevorlet lumina.

Filed Jan 16, 2006 · Fuel system · 3,000 miles · OH

Inaccurate fuel gauge reading at 1/4 tank or less. Since june 2001 (3,000 mi.)have complained to chevrolet about this problem. Items replaced include sender/pump assembly. Gauges, fuel level sensor, j3630 module. In may 2002 service manager informed me this was a "self inflicted" problem, that I kept throwing it in neutral, and they were done with it. Embarrassed, I did not follow up on any more complaints. As of this date, still have problem, vehicle has over 50,000 mi. Noticed that others have had this problem, too.