39 of the
1,151 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet S10 are about the
fuel system — 3% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
107,890 miles.
WHILE DRIVING, GASOLINE FUMES CAN BE SMELLED. WE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE A 1995 CHEVROLET BLAZER S10. I KNOW THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM/TANK. TRUCK TURNS OFF OCCASIONALLY. BEFORE REALIZING THE RECALLS, I HAVE SENT ALOT OF TIME AND MONEY HAVING MECHANICS LOOK AT IT. SEVERAL BELIEVE IT TO BE A FUEL ISSUE AND THE GAS ODOR IS SAFETY RISK.
NHTSA complaint #10200764 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lucasville, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE DRIVER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY MOISTURE COLLECTING IN THE PROTECTIVE SHROUD UNDER THE FUEL TANK. *SC
NHTSA complaint #10119114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesKalamazoo, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
AFTER SMELLING GAS CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT VEHICLE WAS USING LOTS OF GAS. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE ACCESS LINE. IT WAS REPLACED BY THE CONSUMER.
NHTSA complaint #10090352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Seymour, CT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
NHTSA complaint #10027319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ardmore, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTOR WOULD LEAK FROM THE ENHANCED VORTEX MOTOR AFTER 70,000 MILES. OWNER WOULD SMELL GASOLINE AND THEN THE ENGINE WOULD FLOOD AND STOP. WAS NOT ENOUGH AIR IN THE ENGINE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED. MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #10021866 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,781 milesDanville, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10020526 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hernando, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THIS GAS TANK IS FULL OF RUST CAUSING FUEL LEAKS AND POTENTIAL FIRE AND OR EXPLOSION. DT
NHTSA complaint #769595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Merritt Island, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PLASTIC BRUSH GUARD CUSHION AGAINST METAL TANK FELT CUSHION HAD RUSTED, A PIECE OF RUST WAS INSIDE OF FUEL TANK. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #8005347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Omaha, NE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #755694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Goshen, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GAS LEAKING FROM RUSTING THROUGH OF FUEL TANK. PUDDLE OF GAS ON GROUND AT EVERY STOP. APPROXIMATELY A QUART OF FUEL RETAINED IN SKID GUARD ON FUEL TANK. UNKNOWN HOW LONG LEAK AT BEEN OCCURING.
NHTSA complaint #751260 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stillwater, MN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY I NOTICED GASOLINE HAD DRIPPED ONTO PAVEMENT. I REMOVED THE PROTECTIVE SHIELD FROM THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK AND FOUND SEVERE CORROSION AND A LARGE LEAK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK. THE PROTECTIVE SHIELD WAS FULL OF MOISTURE, DIRT, GRAVEL AND FUEL. IT IS SCAREY TO THINK OF HOW MANY VEHICLES ARE OUT THERE THAT HAVE THIS CORROSION TRAP STILL IN PLACE. HOW COULD ENGINEERS NOT FORESEE THIS PROBLEM? I WONDER WHY A SERVICE BULLETIN HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED TO AT LEAST INSPECT THE FUEL TANK FOR CORROSION CAUSED BY THE POORLY DESIGNED SHIELD.
NHTSA complaint #750262 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TRYING TO FIND INFO/TECHNICAL BULLETIN SOMETHING THAT WILL EXPLAIN WHY MY 1995 S10 IS NOT GETTING GAS. WE HAVE CHANGED THE EGR VALVE THE FUEL INJECTORS AND 3 DEALERSHIPS HAVE PLACED IT ON A DIAGNOSTIC AND NO ONE CAN LOCATE THE PROBLEM PLEASE ADVISE SO I CAN GET IT REPAIRED
NHTSA complaint #744649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stroudsburg, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK HAD RUSTED OUT. THIS WAS CAUSED BY WATER RETENTION IN SHIELD UNDER FUEL TANK. TOOK TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT WILL NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE SHIELD, BUT WOULD REPLACE FUEL TANK. SHIELD HAS SINCE BEEN REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #880395 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clearlake, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
I PURCHASED MY PICKUP FROM FOWLER CHEVROLET IN LAKEPORT, CA. A YEAR OR SO AGO, I HAD IT REPAIRED BY SANTA ROSA CHEVROLET IN SANTA ROSA, CA FOR A DEFECTIVE INJECTOR THAT WAS LEAKING AND PRIOR TO THAT TIME I COULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE. WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF HAVING THIS REPAIR WORK DONE, I ONCE AGAIN THOUGHT I COULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF GAS ON STARTING AND STOPPING. HOWEVER, I DISMISSED IT AS MY IMAGINATION UNTIL THE PROBLEM BEGAN TO OCCUR MORE OFTEN. PRIOR TO THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY, I HAD ONE SON LOOK AT THE ENGINE AND HE SAID THERE WAS A SMELL OF GASOLINE AND POSSIBLY A LEAK.WHILE WITH THE OTHER SON IN SAN CARLOS AT CHRISTMAS, I LEFT MY TRUCK AT BOARDWALK AUTO CENTER IN REDWOOD CITY, CA FOR 3 DAYS.THEIR REPORT WAS THAT THEY COULD FIND NOTHING, SO THEY STEAM CLEANED THE ENGINE AND CHARGED ME $95.00, AND SENT ME ON MY WAY. HOWEVER, WHEN I ARRIVED HOME, THE PROBLEM WAS STILL THERE. EVEN WITH A NEWLY STEAM CLEANED ENGINE, I CAN SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE WHEN STARTING AND TURNING OFF THE IGNITION. AFTER PARKING MY PICKUP, WHEN WALKING AROUND IT, ONE CAN SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF GAS. I GOT ON THE INTERNET AND BEGAN TO CHECK FOR SAFETY RECALLS AND DISCOVERED THAT WITHIN A YEAR OF TAKING DELIVERY OF MY PICKUP, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR A FUEL TANK SEAL LEAK. WHEN I QUESTIONED CHEVROLET, THEY GAVE ME THE NAME OF A COMPANY FROM WHOM I COULD PURCHASE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS. THEY NEVER DID ADDRESS THE SAFETY RECALL ON THE FUEL TANK SEAL LEAK. THEY STILL HAVE NOT ANSWERED MY 2ND INQUIRY. WAS THERE A SAFETY RECALL FOR A FUEL TANK SEAL LEAK AS I WAS INFORMED? I NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE OF THIS RECALL. WHAT IS GOING ON WITH CHEVROLET? I HAVE AN EXTENDED MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN INSURANCE POLICY WHICH EXPIRES ON 01-17-01, BUT CAN'T GET THE TRUCK REPAIRED BECAUSE NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THIS PROBLEM. WHAT AM I TO DO?
NHTSA complaint #739091 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ellsworth, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
DRIVING VEHICLE & CAN HEAR ENGINE MAKING KNOCKING NOISE. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL WAS KNOCKING. THIS INFORMATION ALSO PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER AND WAS CONSIDERED NORMAL.
NHTSA complaint #878386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stroudsburg, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK SPRUNG A LEAK. WHEN DEALER REPLACED TANK PROTECTIVE COVER WAS LEFT OFF. WITHOUT COVER TANK COULD BE EXPOSED TO POSSIBLE DANGER OF AN EXPLOSION. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SHIELD DUE TO ITS CONCAVE SHAPE CAN ACCUMULATE DEBRIS AND GASOLINE THAT HAS POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOSION.
NHTSA complaint #878089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Breese, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
AFTER SIX YEARS GAS TANK HAS DEVELOPED A HOLE IN IT DUE TO RUST. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #876368 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ardmore, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
AT 35,123 MILES FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAD TO BE CHANGED. COULD SMELL GASOLINE WHEN DRIVING. THEN, AT 79,000 SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE SMELL REOCCURRED.
NHTSA complaint #871852 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westminster, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
THE EGR SYSTEM CONTINUALY FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES. WHEN THIS FAILURE HAPPENED, THE IDLE WOULD FLUCUATE WILDLY RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF THE ENGINE VACUUM AND THE LOSS OF POWER BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED OVER 5 TIMES, THANKFULLY ON UNCROWDED STREETS. THE CAR WOULD OFTEN HAVE LITTLE TO NO STOPPING POWER WHEN BELOW 20-25 MPH. OFTEN I WOULD HAVE TO APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED WITH A REPLACEMENT OF THE EGR VALVE, BUT HOPEFULLY THIS HORRIBLE PROBLEM WIL NOT OCCUR AGAIN. CURRENTLY I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO GET CHEVROLET TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT, SINCE APPARANTLY THIS IS A RESULT OF THEIR BAD FUEL INJECTORS. CHEVROLET HAS JUST ISSUED A RECALL ON THEIR FUEL INJECTORS WHICH APPARANTLY FAILED, AND LEAD TO CARBON BUILDUP ON THE EGR, WHICH CAUSES THIS TREMENDOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. THROUGH MY OWN RESEARCH ON OTHER WEBSITE, SUCH AS MSN CARPOINT, IT STATES THE THE 94-96 MODELS WITH THIS ENGINER REPORT EGR AND FUEL INJECTOR REPLACEMENT. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE CHEVROLET SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #722327 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Blairstown, NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
A BAD FUEL INJECTOR CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE'S CYLINDERS,CRANKCASE AND TAILPIPE. YH
NHTSA complaint #551269 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Broadview, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED AND REPLACED ON SIX OCCASIONS. MJS
NHTSA complaint #547985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Broadview, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING, REPLACED VENT LINE TO CANISTER DUE TO LEAKAGE. MJS
NHTSA complaint #547985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Broadview, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK REPLACED DUE TO LEAKING, REPLACED VENT LINE TO CANISTER DUE TO LEAKAGE. MJS
NHTSA complaint #547985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stevensville, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING RUST / CORROSION BETWEEN THE PLASTIC STRAP AROUND THE TANK WHICH HOLDS DIRT AND MOISTURE BETWEEN THE STRAP AND TANK, CAUSING CORROISION / RUST, AND RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. A POSSIBLE FIRE MAY OCCUR FROM THIS LEAKAGE. CAN NHTSA HELP OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #848462 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Erie, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK IS RUSTED UNDER THE PLASTIC SHIELD, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #847967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Olean, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE FUEL TANK CRACKED, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #847521 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sidman, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY NOTICED GASOLINE HAD SPILLED OUT OF TRAY BELOW TANK. PARKED VEHICLE & TOOK TRAY OFF. NOTICED TANK HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND GASOLINE HAD COLLECTED IN THE SHIELD FROM LEAKAGE.
NHTSA complaint #843823 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.