Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Chevrolet S10 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet S10. While driving the vehicle, an abnormal fuel odor was noticed from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed a leak from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 262,870.
I have a 2000 Chevy s-10, 4.3 liter with 69300 miles on it. The engine on this vehicle does not want to turn over and run. I 've had this happen on 5 occasions within the past month. I know it is a gas problem getting to the carburetor since I have splashed a little gas or starting fluid in the carburetor to see if the engine will fire up. The engine does start but shuts down because of a lack of fuel to keep it running. I have replace fuel filter 2 times, map sensor and have recently read that GM used a sock strainer on the fuel pump that tends to get clogged up. I also understand that GM has resolved this problem with a different style of strainer. I am very concerned about this since the last time my engine failed I was driving on a busy cleveland, ohio interstate (I-77 by pershing ave exit ramp). I was able to get the vehicle restarted after several attempts to turn the engine over. …
I have a 2000 Chevy S10 pickup with 15,000 miles on it. These vehicles are made to run on gas or ethanol. Chevy put an experimental lining into the gas tank to prevent corrosion by the ethanol. This lining flakes off into the gas, causing staggering and stalling while driving. Requests for a new gas tank have been refused by GMC, although the vehicle is now in for what will probably be the third tank and fuel system cleaning. It took a letter from the ct state attorney general's office to get an extended warranty for the vehicle. This vehicle is not safe to be on the road with this gas tank on it, and since the tow truck driver that towed it in last night could accurately diagnose the problem without driving it, I should think that there are a significant number of unsafe vehicles on the road. …
I purchased this vehicle from our local Chevrolet dealer on 10/04/2014. I filled the fuel tank on 10/06/2014 and drove it to my residence (about 15 miles.) when I got home, I noticed there was a streak of a liquid on my driveway when I was backing into my garage. I got out of my truck and noticed a fuel smell and got a trouble light to see if I could determine the source. It was running out below the fuel tank. I then took my floor jack and jacked up the vehicle so I could get a bucket under it to catch the fuel that was running on to the floor. I collected about 1 1/2 gallons. I called the dealer the next morning and they say I am obligated to pay to repair the truck.
Faulty fuel pump unit. I drive a 2000 Chevrolet s-10 pickup with less than 51,000 miles. I just recently had the fuel pump unit replaced for around $830., which included the necessary towing. My mechanic diagnosed the problem immediately and told me that they are replacing these fuel pump units left and right. He said that it appears to be a real problem with later model GM vehicles. He had another vehicle in his shop at the same time, and it had only 46,000 miles on it. My mechanic also said that these units should not be failing like they are, and that GM has a real problem unit here.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet S10. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH with the cruise control activated, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the electric fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 11/20/14.updated 11/24/14 updated 05/4/02015 updated 08/30/2017
While making a full stop on occasion , and then trying to accelerate, I have had no power as if it is fuel starvation. Have replaced the fuel filter which is over priced for the second time. Upon inspection of the fuel filter, a black substance seems to be blocking the fuel filter for no apparent reason. It must be coming from the fuel tank or a fuel line. After recently replacing the filter and making a quick stop and backing rapidly, I experience the same power failure. Turning off the truck and restarting seems to help momentarily.
I purchased a 2000 Chevrolet S10 in January 2001. The fuel pump went out in February 2001. The dealer replaced the fuel pump and alerted me that there were a lot of problems with the fuel pumps on these vehicles. My truck was still under warranty with only 18,000 miles on it. I currently have 101,000 miles on it and after the fuel pump replacement I have not had any trouble with the fuel pump. There is a real problem with the fuel pumps in these vehicles.
On 9-18-2004 fuel pump was replaced after I was left stuck in rush hour traffic the night before. On 9-23-2005 fuel pump was replaced after complained that the fuel gauge bounces up and down. They then replaced the fuel pump but I had to pay out of pocket for repair because I was 6 days beyond warranty. On 3-1-06 while at the dealership in va the car would not start yet again due to the fuel pump and I had to find yet another way home.
I was driving when vehicle engine just stopped. No warning at all. I was able to exit the traffic lanes safely. I was lucky that the traffic was light at that time. The vehicle is a 2000 Chevrolet S10 pickup with only 41000 miles. Initial problem was the fuel pump according to the Chevrolet dealer. Since this happened to me I've heard of two other Chevy pickups having the same problem.
NHTSA investigations
Engine stall due to fuel starvation
Odi opened pe02-066 to evaluate the scope and consequence of engine power-loss due to fuel starvation induced by in-tank modular fuel pump strainer restriction.the subject pumps use an external ?sock? Strainer to filter fuel flowing to the pump inlet.this filter can sometimes become clogged, resulting in a reduced flow of fuel to the engine.GM has subsequently modified the strainers to reduce this…
Fuel System complaints in other S10 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2000 Chevrolet S10?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2000 Chevrolet S10, 6% of the model year's 471 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (12 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet S10 fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 2000 Chevrolet S10, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet S10 fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 69,000 miles, and 18% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.