2001 Chevrolet S10

◆ Worse than typical

2001 Chevrolet S10
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 307 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1981	1
1982	2
1983	7
1984	8
1985	11
1986	22
1987	27
1988	37
1989	48
1990	29
1991	174
1992	180
1993	233
1994	963
1995	910
1996	665
1997	469
1998	613
1999	231
2000	471
2001	307
2002	213
2003	178
2004	21
2005	0
2006	1
2007	0
2016	1
2017	1
2018	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 18%

18% of complaints: structure — 54 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 31 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I OWNA 2001 CHEVY S-10 AND HAVE ALWAYS NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES, WHEN APPLIED GOING OVER A SMALL BUMP OR DIP, WILL MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND NOT ENGAGE AT ALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021216

SECOND INCIDENT: 10/18/2000 GOING 15 MPH WITH MILEAGE OF 986.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001127

POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 3%

3% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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I WAS TURNING LEFT AND ANOTHER CAR COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION MADE A RIGHT TURN IN FRONT OF ME AND I HIT MY BRAKES AND TRIED TO STOP BUT MY ABS DID NOT KICK IN AND I SLID ABOUT THIRTY FEET AND HIT THERE CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20150402

MY BRAKES DO NOT ALWAYS WORK; I OFTEN HAVE TO PUMP THE BRAKES UP JUST TO BE ABLE TO GET THEM TO APPLY. IT IS VERY SCARY. I CAN PUT MY FOOT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, AND THE TRUCK WILL BARELY SLOW DOWN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190515

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3%

3% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 10 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000824 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 00V228003 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 307

I 20020906 — PE (closed 20031103)

ENGINE STALL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION

I 20041122 — RQ (closed 20050414)

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE(S) BREAK

I 20050414 — EA (closed 20060519)

TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES

R 20060731 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE RE

Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.

Campaign 06E065000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060801 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE RE

Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

Campaign 06E060000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Chevrolet S10 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for structure issues (54 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (31 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 00V228003 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E060000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1988 ▲ 1989 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 1994 ■ 1995 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet S10 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Chevrolet S10 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet S10?

The most-reported component is structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet S10 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.