2001 Chevrolet S10 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,365miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,365 miles.
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.
“Dt: contact stated all of the gauges on the dashboard suddenly stopped working and were inaccurate. The speedometer was stuck at 100 MPH. The tachometer showed a readout of zero. The fuel gauge indicated the fuel tank was empty, although there was fuel in the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10145684, filed 2005-12, 80,000 miles“While merging onto the highway, driver applied gas to the accelerator pedal. The gas pedal went all the way to the floor. Resulting in vehicle accelerated at a very high speed. This caused a strain on the engine and transmission. The vehicle was placed in neutral or third while hard braking. The dealer failed to respond after ensuring they would provide service. The vehicle was still under warranty as of 05/02-no response.”
NHTSA complaint #8022168, filed 2002-11, 30,365 miles“The accelerator pedal became stuck, while driving. The consumer almost experienced two accidents. The A/C had become inoperative and the service dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10011560, filed 2003-03, 30,250 miles“When the consumer pressed the accelerator pedal, it became stuck, which caused undue stress on the engine and the transmission, also the air condition unit failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10022090, filed 2003-06“Dt: 2001 Chevrolet S10. The consumer stated the throttle posted open while driving and the vehicle accelerated. This happened twice within a five minute period. The first time he thought the cruise control was stuck and pressed the accelerator. Then turned the vehicle off. The second time he did the same thing. The consumer stated there was a loose restrictive plate in the carburetor, he took the plate off. Since the plate was removed, and the problem has not occurred again. He had not taken the vehicle to the dealership, because he did not agree with dealer's pricing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10137184, filed 2005-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 17 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 21 | 4% |
| 1996 | 38 | 6% |
| 1995 | 29 | 3% |
| 1994 | 39 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet S10
75 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
21 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsTires
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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