The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall and not restart. Our technicians recommend replacing the fuel filter every 30,000 miles to help prevent undue strain on the fuel pump.
Car Problem Reports
Chevrolet S10 Replace Fuel Filter Every 30,000 to Prevent Fuel Pump Failure
Chevrolet S10 Problem
20 Reports
Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Engines Affected: 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 4.3L V6
Average Mileage: 130,516 mi (38,000 mi - 198,650 mi)
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jaden, 1996 Chevrolet S10, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 109,000 miEnthusiast
gas tank ran empty and pump was worn enough to break from extra wear of running tank so low i was told. part cost 900.00 plus another 100 trying to diagnois such as replacement fuel filter, and fuel relay switch etc. couldnt afford mechanic did it myself. Not to hard to do even at novice level.
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Billolson, 2000 Chevrolet S10, 4.3L V6, 155,000 miRookie
2 fuel pumps in 100,000 miles both times had to be replaced at 1000 dollars each.
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puggy, 2003 Chevrolet S10, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 38,000 miRookie
constant problem with truck. every summer when the weather got warm,the truck would have problems starting.it would crank but not start.sometimes it would happen when the engine was cold and sometimes when it was warm.if i waited 15 to 20 minutes after cranking it,she would start right up.then the problem started to last longer(it wouldnt start till the next day) no check engine lights. if i replaced the fuel filter the problem would go away for about a month. i took out the tank and cleaned it and replaced the fuel pump. i happend about 4 more times and then mysteriously went away.
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Thundar, 1999 Chevrolet S10, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 198,650 miRookie
Would not crank in a parking lot. Had to tow it to repair shop. They put it on a computer and then replaced the fuel pump.
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Visitor, 2003 Chevrolet S10, 4.3L V6, 105,000 mi
fuel pump failed
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Visitor, 2000 Chevrolet S10, 4.3L V6, 100,000 mi
Truck began not starting fairly frequently but would crank up. Battery and alternator were replaced and it has solved the problem.
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Visitor, 2000 Chevrolet S10, 2.2L 4 Cylinder, 150,000 mi
sporatic sputtering, lack of power, happens mostly after the engine is warm. Diagnosed initially as short in the wire to the fuel pump. 2-1/2 days of diagnosis, and finally, the fuel pump filter unit needs to be replaced $1000. The unit itself is the expensive part and the mechanic is only charging me for 1 hour of diagnosis time.
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