1991 Chevrolet S10 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 7%of 174 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Chevrolet S10, 7% of the 174 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Often when making left turns spare tire carrier will unlatch by itself. Owner has tied the carrier to keep it from flying open. Also, fuel tank had a serious leak just above the seam in the rear of the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #863493, filed 2000-06“Skid pad cover is holding water against fuel tank and causing corrosion which leads to fuel leak from fuel tank. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #898397, filed 2001-10“Plastic shield installed on front of gas tank to shield tank from road damage captured dirt/debris, the retained moisture caused tank to rust at seams/gas leak.”
NHTSA complaint #520250, filed 1997-07Related recalls
- 91V108000Jun 21, 1991Vehicles have been shipped with the fuel tank sender seal out of position.Covers: Chevrolet S10 1991, Blazer 1991, GMC Jimmy 1991 +4 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 17 | 8% |
| 2001 | 30 | 10% |
| 2000 | 29 | 6% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 46 | 10% |
| 1996 | 19 | 3% |
| 1995 | 37 | 4% |
| 1994 | 38 | 4% |
| 1993 | 20 | 9% |
| 1992 | 12 | 7% |
| 1991 | 12 | 7% |
| 1990 | 4 | 14% |
| 1989 | 4 | 8% |
| 1988 | 5 | 14% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet S10
72 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology