21 of the
875 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet S10 are about the
fuel system — 2% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
118,862 miles.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKE LINE LEAKED. AS A RESULT, THE PEDAL BECAME MUSHY AND WAS UNABLE TO GRAB. THE DEALER STATED THE FUEL TANK WAS DESIGNED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, THEREFORE, DIRT SETTLED ON THE LINE AND CAUSED RUSTING. *AK THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND REAR BRAKE SHOES WERE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE REPAIRS WERE BEING MADE, THE TECHNICIAN(S) NOTICED THE FRONT PADS WORE OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO THE DEFECT. (AC DELCO DURASTOP BRAKES) *SC
NHTSA complaint #10046716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL LEAK AT #4 INJECTOR DRIPPING ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXTREME FIRE HAZARD! I AM A CERTIFIED MASTER MECHANIC AND I AM GOING TO FIX THIS MY SELF. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE WITH THIS ENGINE BUT THE CHEVY DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT FOR THIS VIN #[XXX] (1996 CHEVY S10 PU 2.2 LITER ENGINE). *LA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10045249 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
CONSUMER NOTICED GASOLINE FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, WHO DETERMINED FUEL INJECTOR TOPS WERE MADE OF PLASTIC AND ALLOW ED FUEL TO LEAK ONTO INTAKE MANIFOLD. FUEL INJECTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #8001662 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palm Springs, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
WHEN DRIVING WOULD GET AN ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE CAB. PROBLEM WAS GETTING WORSE. COULD SMELL FUMES WHEN EITHER STOPPING OR STARTING. TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND WAS INFORMED THAT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WAS CAUSING ODOR.
NHTSA complaint #879634 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marietta, GA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GAS GAUGE WILL NOT READ ACCURATELY. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT IT WAS ABOUT A QUARTER OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS, AND LEFT STRANDED. A MECHANIC STATES THAT IT WAS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE INTERIOR OF GAS TANK.
NHTSA complaint #869998 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marietta, GA
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
GAS GAUGE WILL NOT READ ACCURATELY. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT IT WAS ABOUT A QUARTER OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS, AND LEFT STRANDED. A MECHANIC STATES THAT IT WAS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE INTERIOR OF GAS TANK.
NHTSA complaint #869998 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Leandro, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
HAD TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR SMOG. INFORMED BY MECHANIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED & NEEDED REPAIRING. MANIFOLD PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED 2 YEARS AGO FOR SAME CRACK.
NHTSA complaint #869123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Memphis, TN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED, REPLACED TWICE. *AK
NHTSA complaint #719914 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wauwatosa, WI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER SAID COOLANT AND OIL INTERMIXED IN THE CRANKSHAFT WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A FAILED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *AK
NHTSA complaint #857498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sand Lake, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
WATER PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #546569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cedar Rapi, IA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTION FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #543403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cedar Rapi, IA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #543403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NHTSA complaint #605354 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dover, TN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN THE FUEL PUMP NO LONGER WORKED WITH THE GAS PEDAL. GAS PEDAL WENT DIRECTLY TO THE FLOOR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
NHTSA complaint #828825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baldwin Park, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #605559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Beachwood, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GAUGE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #523652 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Redondo Beach, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #603529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.