2001 Chevrolet S10 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 8%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Chevrolet S10, 8% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On july 22, 2005, I paid the dealer $615.74 to replace a shorted air pump. I brought it in since the light gauges were turning on. The check engine lighted on and off. One week later, the A/C stopped working. The dealer charged me $105.19 for the diagnosis. On aug. 10, I paid another shop $852.08 to replace the A/C compressor. On aug. 30, my s-10 stalled and hasn't worked since then. A mechanic said the engine has to be replaced (another $3000 +) due to overheating of the radiator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10142945, filed 2005-11, 71,500 miles“I am smelling a strong odor and smoke of oil burning on the exhaust of my 2001 chevy s-10. It is coming from the engine compartment I went to the auto hobby shop at the us naval base and put the vehicle on a lift to see where the leak was coming from. The technician at the hobby shop has an s-10 also. His was doing the same thing. His was coming from a leaky valve cover gasket that would drip oil down the back of the engine on to the exhaust. I could not get a clear look. I did see oil collecting on a brace on the frame near the exhaust. I an afraid that the oil will catch fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10150324, filed 2006-02, 68,000 miles“1) tail gate cable broke on my '01 s-10 pick up have not replaced the part yet,the other side is supporting by itself currently 2) at 80000 miles in jan. Of this year the motor had to be replaced at a cost of $1000. It was a used motor. It was knocking, missing and running rough. Pieces of bearing were in the engine oil.”
NHTSA complaint #10166467, filed 2006-08, 80,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10114339, filed 2005-03, 57,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10102791, filed 2004-12, 73,684 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 25 | 8% |
| 2000 | 30 | 6% |
| 1999 | 22 | 10% |
| 1998 | 51 | 8% |
| 1997 | 40 | 9% |
| 1996 | 71 | 11% |
| 1995 | 84 | 9% |
| 1994 | 66 | 7% |
| 1993 | 16 | 7% |
| 1992 | 9 | 5% |
| 1991 | 18 | 10% |
| 1990 | 4 | 14% |
| 1989 | 4 | 8% |
| 1988 | 6 | 16% |
| 1987 | 4 | 15% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 3 | 27% |
| 1984 | 3 | 38% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet S10
75 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsEquipment
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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