Tank Assembly problems of the 2000 Chevrolet S10

Six problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2008

Fuel sender unit gives inaccurate fuel level,indicates > 3/4 tank when empty.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2005

2000 s-10 extreme suddenly cuts off and will not start again even though tank is full. 2 mechanics say it is fuel sending unit inside gas tank. Great expense to replace. Researching on web find many, many other s-10 owners with exactly the same problem.

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2001

Debris from freeway hit plastic fuel tank causing severe damage as there is no front side protection.

4 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2001

While driving a object punctured the gas tank, the tank is made of plastic and has no safe guards or protection, consumer believe this is a safety/fire hazard. Nlm.

5 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2001

Plastic fuel tank was punctured while traveling at highway speed of 70 mph. Dealer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

6 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2000

While driving, an object punctured the gasoline tank, the tank is made of plastic and has no safety guard or protection.


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