Model year record
2001 Chevrolet S Pickup recalls & problems
The 2001 Chevrolet S Pickup has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is structure (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2001 Chevrolet S Pickup.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| StructureBody › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments | 4 | 38,762 mi |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 1 | — |
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer | 1 | — |
| Latches/locks/linkagesTailgate › Latch | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES BROKE ON 2001 CHEVROLET, S10 PICK-UP TRUCK. *AK
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
BROKEN TAIL GATE CABLES. *JB
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
TAILGATE STRAPS BROKE AND TAILGATE FELL OFF AND SLID DOWN THE ROAD.THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS ON THE FULL SIZE TRUCK TAILGATE STRAPS BUT NOT ON MY 2001 S-10. IT MAKES MY 2001 CHEVROLET LOOK NICE WITH A DENTED AND SCRATCHED TAILGATE. I THINK MY NEXT NEW TRUCK WILL BE A DODGE. *AK
- Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments
GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING A RECALL ON 2000-2004 MODEL YEAR FULL SIZED PICKUP TRUCKS BECAUSE OF CORROSION AND FAILURE OF GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE CABLES.HE SAME FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON THE TAILGATE CABLES OF MY COMPACT CHREVROLET S-10 PICKUP WHICH IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. THERE WAS NO WARNING OR INDICATION OF THIS FAILURE BEFORE IT OCCURRED. HEVROLET CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ADVISED ME TO GET A RECEIPT FOR REPAIRS, BUT THAT THEY ARE NOT INCLUDING THE S-10 MODEL IN THIS RECALL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE I WAS STANDING ON THE TRUCK TAILGATE AND BOTH CABLES FAILED AT THE SAME INSTANT CAUSING ME TO FALL TO THE GROUND. NO INJURIES OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS EQUIPMENT FAILURE. I STILL HAVE…
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
THE WIPERS DON'T ALWAYS WORK, I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM ON 2 OTHER GM PRODUCTS, BOTH OF THOSE HAVE BEEN RECALLED. NO RECALL ON THIS ONE.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO ENGINE STALLING AT LOW SPEED. *JB
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.