VIN REPORT

1GCEK14T11Z2408892001 CHEVROLET S-10 Pickup

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Low Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
Clear
No open recalls
Safety Grade
B-
80/100 composite
Complaints
None
Clean record
Vehicle Age
25 yrs
Made in UNITED STATES (USA)
BUYPurchase Verdict

2001 CHEVROLET S-10 Pickup was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2001 CHEVROLET S-10 Pickup

2001 CHEVROLET S-10 Pickup was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

  • Engine or platform shared with models that have documented failure issues
Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
CHEVROLET
Model
S-10 Pickup
Year
2001
Trim / Series
1500 (1/2 Ton)
Body Style
Pickup
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Engine
8-cyl 5.3L
Doors
2
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly
ROANOKE, INDIANA, UNITED STATES (USA)
GVWR
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: ROANOKE, INDIANA

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 ROANOKE, INDIANA

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

B-
Score: 80/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety30/30
Complaint History30/30
0/100Clear

✓ No high-risk recall components found

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Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control

5.3L EcoTec3 V8: documented AFM/DoD lifter failure causing oil consumption and engine damage

Also affects: Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Escalade
Recalls

NHTSA Safety Recalls

CLEAR
0found
No Recall Campaigns Found
NHTSA has no active or historical recalls for this 2001 CHEVROLET.
Complaints
Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$34,114
~$569/mo over 5 yrs
$0.1/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$7,500
Maintenance
$10,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $34,114 (~$569/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2001 CHEVROLET S-10 Pickup — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Auction History

Public sale records from Copart, IAAI, and auction aggregators

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Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$1,270–$1,620/yr
~$106–$135/mo
Liability Only
$560–$710/yr
~$47–$59/mo
Category: Standard Vehicle
25-year-old vehicle: −28% (lower ACV reduces comprehensive/collision cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Manufacturer NHTSA Penalty History

Federal fines issued for recall delays and safety violations

CHEVROLET has been fined $35M+ by NHTSA. Most recently in 2014: Delayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001.

2014$35MDelayed ignition switch recall — 124 deaths linked to defect known since 2001

State-Specific Legal Protections

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VIN1GCEK14T11Z240889
Model Year2001
MakeCHEVROLET
ModelS-10 Pickup
Series1500 (1/2 Ton)
Vehicle TypeTRUCK

Body & Configuration

Body StylePickup
Doors2
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Engine

Engine Cylinders8
Displacement (L)5.3

Manufacturer

ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly CityROANOKE
Assembly CountryUNITED STATES (USA)

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)1GC
Check Digit (Char 9)1
Model Year Code (Char 10)1
Plant Code (Char 11)Z
Sequence (Chars 12–17)240889

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count0
NHTSA Complaint Count0

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

1
1
G
2
C
3
E
4
K
5
1
6
4
7
T
8
1
9
1
10
Z
11
2
12
4
13
0
14
8
15
8
16
9
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
1
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
G
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
C
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
EK14T
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
1
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
1
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
Z
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
240889
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
United States
From VIN position 1 (1)
Model Year Character
"1" → 2001
Unambiguous model year
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 8/1/2026, 1:48:30 PM.