Check Engine Light On problems of the 2001 Chevrolet S10

Three problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet S10. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2007

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet S10. While coming to a stop, the vehicle drove over a small bump in the road, and the brake pedal extended to the floor. The brakes had to be pumped in order to stop the vehicle. The failure occurred on four separate occasions. The engine and abs lights illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and no failures were found. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 50,000.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2003

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet s-10. The contact stated that the check engine light will periodically come on, and the engine will choke out. When the consumer was driving the vehicle and stopped at a stop-light or a stop sign the vehicle would seem to choke out when the consumer would accelerate. The consumer stated that if the vehicle was turned off and back on the vehicle will drive normal. The consumer stated that this did not happen every time the vehicle stopped or every time that the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle has not been inspected by a service dealer to determine the problem. The contact contacted the service department, and they told the contact to bring the vehicle in when the check engine light was on because that would be the only way they could determine the cause of the problem. The contact has not contacted the manufacturer yet.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2003

The engine light illuminated. The dealer replaced a part in the evaporative system. Dealer parked vehicle. And then the vehicle caught fire.




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