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2001 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2WD

The 2001 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2WD is a 190-hp 4.3-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $19,770 MSRP.

It makes 190 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 250 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.

The S-10 Blazer measures 176.8 inches long on a 100.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,603 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$19,770 ($36,280 *)
Engine
Engine Type4.3L Vortec V6 (CSFI)
Displacement4.3 L
Horsepower190 hp @ 4,400 rpm
Torque250 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Injection TypeCentral sequential fuel injection (CSFI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway23 MPG
Tank Capacity19 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15.0 in
Wheels Rear15.0 in
Tires FrontP235/70R15
Tires RearP235/70R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length176.8 in
Width67.8 in
Height64.9 in
Wheelbase100.5 in
Ground Clearance8 in
Curb Weight3,603 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2001 Chevrolet S-10 Regular Cab
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2001 Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab: overall not rated

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet S-10.

319 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet S-10

Owner Complaints

319 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet S-10 (21 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 22 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Structure80
Service Brakes61
Hydraulic51
Electrical System28
Fuel System27
Engine And Engine Cooling26
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 12, 2026 · Structure
“The door latch, that holds your door shut.The wells on them broke and the passenger door came open while going down the road.Big concern had to get it rewelded”
Aug 17, 2023 · Steering, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“I'm having a problem with I believe it's the fuel sensor my truck gets up to a certain temperature and it just dies and it's not just my truck it's in a lot of the newer model Colorado's as well I…”
Apr 18, 2023 · Structure, Unknown Or Other
“I never received Safety Recall# 06020 Galvanized Defective Tailgate Cables that snap/break due to corrosion inside the cable causing the tailgate to fall down while opened. Both my cables have been…”
Mar 18, 2021 · Steering, Electrical System, Structure
“TRUCK HAS ABS LIGHTS ON WHEN DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS AS SOON AS THE FLUIDS ARE NOT COLD THE CHECK GUSHES LIGHT COMES ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE NEEDLE DROPS UNTIL THE THROTTLE IS AGAIN DEPRESSED…”
Feb 11, 2020 · Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT WAS PULLED OVER BY A POLICE OFFICER AND INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 CHEVROLET S-10. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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