The fuel tank on my truck has cracked where the inlet tube connects to the tank , causing a fuel leak. There is a recall by chevrolet for the same condition on 2004 chevrolet tahoe with the plastic tank. General motors has discontinued the tank for replacement and will not verify there is a problem with this tank also. The tank emits gas fumes out of the cracks due to egr pressure requirements.
Chevrolet S10 fuel leak problems
38 of the 5,662 owner complaints about the Chevrolet S10 describe fuel leak, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 38
- worst model year
- 1995
- typical mileage
- 98,500
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Fuel smell 5Fuel pump 4Fire or smoke 2Wipers 1Check engine light 1Brake failure 1ABS 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet s-10. While refueling the vehicle, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking. The dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000. Updated 11/26/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle had two gas leaks. Updated 10/5/2015
Broken fuel line below drivers seat. While standing outside of the vehicle, I reached inside and started the ignition, after which I saw an approaching fluid coming toward my feet. While waiting for the engine to warm-up, I loaded the vehicle with some personal items (lunch bag, coffee) and then got inside, closed the door and continued to let the engine warm-up. I asked my passenger if they too could smell gasoline. We both agreed that the smell was extremely strong at which time I opened the door to check the source. I saw that the approaching fluid I had seen on the ground earlier was now being pumped out at a great rate and immediately shut off the ignition and told my passenger to exit the vehicle due to a broken fuel line. There has been no work done on the vehicle prior to this event. Nobody has touched the truck and I am not aware of this being an earlier problem. Needless to say we chose to drive another vehicle. This is an extremely serious and dangerous defect!!! Thank god we weren't driving down the road when this happened. I will be looking at this as soon as I get home from work tonight. * update: in order to file this complaint, I needed the VIN number... So I called my neighbor and he went to go get it and said that the vehicle is still leaking gasoline. I will probably be leaving work to secure the situation.
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.
The fuel tank leaked gas, and has been replaced twice, but the problem recurred. This is dangerous because the vehicle can catch on fire. Manufacturer has been contacted by consumer.
Vehicle experienced a gas leak where the fuel filler pipe connects to the gas tank. This vehicle was recalled for this defect in 1994. However, the manufacturer was not identifying with the recall number which was provided by the consumer. *ak no recall found for this vehicle. In looking in the drivers side wheel well the consumer noticed where a rubber sleeve/union was damp with fuel. The fuel smell could be noticed from a distance.
Fuel leak at #4 injector dripping onto exhaust manifold. Extreme fire hazard! I am a certified master mechanic and I am going to fix this my self. There is a recall on this vehicle with this engine but the chevy dealer said it was not for this VIN #[xxx] (1996 chevy s10 pu 2.2 liter engine). *la information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle has a major gas leak coming from the top of the fuel tank. Dealer diagnosed that the rubber hoses coming out of the fuel tank have corroded.
Leaking fuel tank -- 1995 s-10 there is a plastic cover over the front end of the fuel tank. This cover collects trash and water. The front bottom edge of the fuel tank has started to rust out. I had been smelling fuel for about a week and had been unable to locate the problem. After finally noticing the leak, I removed the cover and found a small pin hole. When inspecting the hole, it turned into one the size of a pencil eraser. To remedy the problem, I have drilled a hole into the plastic piece so that it will drain out the water that it collects and applied a sealant to the leaking fuel tank. I have not notified gm of this problem as of yet. I think that they should be required to replace my fuel tank.
While driving consumer smelt gas fumes. Consumer had vehicle service by the dealership who indicated that the fuel line is rubbing against the transmission or frame of the vehicle , that cause a hole in the fuel line, which resulted in a fuel leak. Please provide more details. Ts
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank filler pipes were not manufactured to specification which caused loss of fuel between the fuel tank filler pipe and the vent tube during a test. The loss of fuel was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: if a vehicle crash were to occur, it may cause the joint between the fuel tank filler pipes and the vent tube to crack. If the vehicle overturned, fuel leakage would occur, which could result in a post-crash fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe on these vehicles.
Recall number 94V014000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
- What is wrong
- Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.
- Risk
- In the event of rollover accident, an out of postionseal could allow fuel spillage in excess of the amount prescribed by fmvss 301.spilled fuel could ignite near an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Replace sender seals.
Recall number 91V108000 · Recall details
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Which Chevrolet S10 years have fuel leak problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (11 complaints), 1994 (9 complaints) and 1992 (3 complaints).
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