1997 CHEVROLET S10
8 recalls, 574 complaints - 73 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
03V159000 Apr 28, 2003
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN MODEL-ENGINE COMBINATIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKED SOLDER JOINTS ON THE CONTROLLER CIRCUIT BOARD. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR NOT AT ALL.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING BAD WEATHER, DRIVER VISIBILITY WOULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BOARD AND COVER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, G... Read more
00V159000 Jun 16, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKS. A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FUEL-FIRED HEATER FILL PIPE GROUND STRAP CONTACTS THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE PIPE.
Consequence
THIS COULD WEAR OFF THE CORROSION PROTECTION ON THE BRAKE PIPE, LEADING TO PREMATURE CORROSION AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF BRAKE PIPE INTEGRITY. WHEN BRAKE PIPE INTEGRITY IS LOST, BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE GROUND STRAP ATTACHMENT, INSPECT THE BRAKE PIPE FOR WEAR, AND REPLACE THE BRAKE PIPE IF NECESSARY.
00V069200 Mar 3, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION 1 ELECTRIC LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY THAT COULD FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT.
Consequence
HEAT COULD BUILD UP WITHIN THE CHARGE PORT AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY WITH A REDESIGNED CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY.
98V177000 Aug 4, 1998
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE. RAPID FOGGING OF THE INTERIOR GLASS CAN OCCUR WITHIN TWO MINUTES AFTER THE HEAT IS TURNED ON IF (1) THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BETWEEN 35 AND 76 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND (2) WATER HAS COLLECTED ON THE HEAT EXCHANGER DURING P... Read more
Consequence
IF RAPID FOGGING WERE TO OCCUR DURING DRIVING, IT COULD OBSTRUCT THE DRIVER'S VISION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING PROVIDED WITH A CAUTION LABEL AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSERT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL ADVISING THEM TO FOLLOW A "STOP AND WAIT" PROCEDURE TO HELP AVOID WINDOW FOGGING WHILE DRIVING.
97V146001 Sep 11, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L ENGINES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE CAN CONTACT THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE ENGINE OIL PAN CAUSING THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR TO THE POINT OF BRAKE FLUID LOSS DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.
Consequence
BRAKE FLUID LOSS CAN REDUCE BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE OIL PAN AND THE BRAKE LINE. IF THE CLEARANCE IS 6MM OR LESS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRAKE LINE CLIP AND IF THERE WAS CONTACT BETWEEN THE OIL PAN AND BRAKE LINE, THE FRONT BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.
97V096001 Jun 12, 1997
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 60/40 FRONT BENCH SEATS AND EXTENDED CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND 2-DOOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL LOCKING RECLINER BUCKET SEATS. THE OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT WEBBING ON THE DRIVER'S AND/OR PASSENGER'S SEAT CAN SEPARATE DURING A FRONTA... Read more
Consequence
IF A SEPARATION OCCURRED AND THERE WERE SECONDARY CRASH EVENTS OR VEHICLE ROLLOVER, THERE WOULD BE NO BELT RESTRAINT OF THE OCCUPANT AND INCREASED INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE RECLINER MECHANISM.
Complaint Statistics
574 total complaints
72 crashes 9 fires 46 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 64 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 62 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 38 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 33 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 31 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 15 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 15 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 11 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jan 22, 2019
Incident date: Jan 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FLAT TIRE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RELEASE THE SPARE TIRE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE HOIST ASSEMBLY RETAINER HAD MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 19, 2015
Incident date: Aug 4, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN RAINY WEATHER, WHICH CAUSED A REDUCTION IN VISIBILITY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V159000 (VISIBILITY). THE VEHICLE WAS N... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Oct 14, 2015
Incident date: Oct 13, 2015
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATE SPORADICALLY WHEN TURNED ON. SOME TIMES WHEN YOU TURN THEM ON, THEY WILL OPERATE NORMALLY AND OTHER TIMES THEY WILL NOT TURN ON AT ALL. THE VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL WERE INCLUDED IN A RECALL BUT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE PROBLEM CAN OCCUR WHEN THE VEHI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Jul 18, 2014
WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO ENTER THE GARAGE, THE ENGINE ACCELERATES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. LETTING OFF OF THE BRAKES AND REAPPLYING THEM AND PUSHING HARDER HAS EASED THE ISSUE SOMEWHAT. IT DOES THIS VERY FREQUENTLY. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 6, 2014
Incident date: Oct 4, 2014
OCCASIONALLY ABOUT 5 OR 6 TIMES AND COUNTING WHEN INITIALLY APPLYING THE BRAKE AT EITHER 45MPH OR 10 MPH MY 1997 CHEVY S10 VEHICLE STARTS TO ACCELERATE WITH MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND CRUISE CONTROL OFF AT WHAT APPEARED TO BE FULL SPEED/THROTTLE. MY FIRST REACTION WAS TO BRAKE EVEN HARDER, BUT THEN THE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 6, 2014
Incident date: Oct 4, 2014
OCCASIONALLY ABOUT 5 OR 6 TIMES AND COUNTING WHEN INITIALLY APPLYING THE BRAKE AT EITHER 45MPH OR 10 MPH MY 1997 CHEVY S10 VEHICLE STARTS TO ACCELERATE WITH MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND CRUISE CONTROL OFF AT WHAT APPEARED TO BE FULL SPEED/THROTTLE. MY FIRST REACTION WAS TO BRAKE EVEN HARDER, BUT THEN THE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 6, 2014
Incident date: Oct 4, 2014
OCCASIONALLY ABOUT 5 OR 6 TIMES AND COUNTING WHEN INITIALLY APPLYING THE BRAKE AT EITHER 45MPH OR 10 MPH MY 1997 CHEVY S10 VEHICLE STARTS TO ACCELERATE WITH MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND CRUISE CONTROL OFF AT WHAT APPEARED TO BE FULL SPEED/THROTTLE. MY FIRST REACTION WAS TO BRAKE EVEN HARDER, BUT THEN THE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 29, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
SEVERELY CORRODED BRAKE LINES, LINES BLEW. NEAR MISS ACCIDENT. THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT ACROSS MFRS. . WELL MAINTAINED CARS WITH SEVERELY CORRODED FUEL AND BRAKE LINES. I BET IT CAN BE TRACED TO A CHEAP SUPPLIER THAT SUPPLIED THE BIG 3 FOR A PERIOD OF YEARS. NO CORROSION RESISTANCE ON THE STEEL. C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 29, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
SEVERELY CORRODED BRAKE LINES, LINES BLEW. NEAR MISS ACCIDENT. THIS IS A COMMON COMPLAINT ACROSS MFRS. . WELL MAINTAINED CARS WITH SEVERELY CORRODED FUEL AND BRAKE LINES. I BET IT CAN BE TRACED TO A CHEAP SUPPLIER THAT SUPPLIED THE BIG 3 FOR A PERIOD OF YEARS. NO CORROSION RESISTANCE ON THE STEEL. C... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 11, 2014
Incident date: Dec 23, 2013
VEHICAL PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME I HIT HIM RUNNING 55 MPH MY SAFETY BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY RESULTING IN SEVERE SEATBELT AND STERRING WHEEL DAMAGE TO MY BODY AND TERIBLE NECK PAIN AND BACK PAIN RESULTING FROM LACK OF AIR BAGNEGLECT
Crash
1 injured
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 31, 2013
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
WIPERS DO NOT ALWAYS START OR STOP WHEN SWITCH IS TURNED ON/OFF. INTERMITTENT SETTING DOES NOT WORK, WIPERS WILL CONTINUE TO WORK AS IF TURNED ON AND NOT IN INTERMITTENT MODE. WIPER BLADE WILL STOP AT DIFFERENT INTERVALS ON WINDSHIELD. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 23, 2013
Incident date: Feb 3, 2013
I HAVE READ OF A SAFTEY RECALL ON THIS VEHICAL WITH THE EXACT DESCRIPTION OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME, I SHOULD HAVE HAD PLENTY OF DISTANCE TO STOP, IT'S ONLY A SMALL PICK UP, I KNOW FOR CERTIAN I HAVE A FULLY LOADED WORK TRUCK A FORD 3/4 TON ECONOLINE VAN AND I KNOW I COULD HAVE STOPPED THAT VEHICLE IN ... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 23, 2013
Incident date: Feb 3, 2013
I HAVE READ OF A SAFTEY RECALL ON THIS VEHICAL WITH THE EXACT DESCRIPTION OF WHAT HAPPENED TO ME, I SHOULD HAVE HAD PLENTY OF DISTANCE TO STOP, IT'S ONLY A SMALL PICK UP, I KNOW FOR CERTIAN I HAVE A FULLY LOADED WORK TRUCK A FORD 3/4 TON ECONOLINE VAN AND I KNOW I COULD HAVE STOPPED THAT VEHICLE IN ... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Aug 9, 2012
Incident date: Aug 6, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS A MECHANIC, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE CIRCUIT BOARD. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V... Read more
SEATS
Apr 22, 2012
Incident date: Aug 9, 2011
PASSENGER SEAT RECLINE HANDLE BROKE OFF WITH THE SEAT IN THE RECLINED POSITION. *TR
VISIBILITY
Sep 1, 2011
Incident date: Aug 31, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED. SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND EVENTUALLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN TO ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Dec 22, 2010
Incident date: May 6, 2003
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITION WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN TO FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THERE WAS... Read more
VISIBILITY
Jun 10, 2010
Incident date: Jun 4, 2010
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAIN STORM. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED ALL DIFFERENT SETTING BUT WIPER DID NOT WORK SO I PARKED THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY I CHECKED AND THEY HAD STARTED WORKING AGAIN. I FOUND A RECALL NOTICE (03V159000) WHILE RESEARCHING... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jun 10, 2010
Incident date: Jun 4, 2010
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAIN STORM. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED ALL DIFFERENT SETTING BUT WIPER DID NOT WORK SO I PARKED THE VEHICLE. THE NEXT DAY I CHECKED AND THEY HAD STARTED WORKING AGAIN. I FOUND A RECALL NOTICE (03V159000) WHILE RESEARCHING... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Apr 27, 2010
Incident date: Jul 20, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 10 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE FLUID ABNORMALLY LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE AND THEN TO A LOCAL INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC FOU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Apr 1, 2010
Incident date: Apr 10, 2009
THERE ARE 8 SAFETY RECALLS ON THE CHEVY S10.1997.THE COMPANYS STATE MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE LIST OF THESE RECALLS.BUT MY VEHICLES HAS ALL OF THESE DEFECTS.AND IVE BEEN VERY LUCKY I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT YET DUE TO THESE ISSUES.IVE BEEN VERY LUCKY.BUT PEOPLES LUCK ALWAYS RUNS OUT.I CANT AFFOR... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Apr 1, 2010
Incident date: Apr 10, 2009
THERE ARE 8 SAFETY RECALLS ON THE CHEVY S10.1997.THE COMPANYS STATE MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE LIST OF THESE RECALLS.BUT MY VEHICLES HAS ALL OF THESE DEFECTS.AND IVE BEEN VERY LUCKY I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT YET DUE TO THESE ISSUES.IVE BEEN VERY LUCKY.BUT PEOPLES LUCK ALWAYS RUNS OUT.I CANT AFFOR... Read more
VISIBILITY
Apr 1, 2010
Incident date: Apr 10, 2009
THERE ARE 8 SAFETY RECALLS ON THE CHEVY S10.1997.THE COMPANYS STATE MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE LIST OF THESE RECALLS.BUT MY VEHICLES HAS ALL OF THESE DEFECTS.AND IVE BEEN VERY LUCKY I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT YET DUE TO THESE ISSUES.IVE BEEN VERY LUCKY.BUT PEOPLES LUCK ALWAYS RUNS OUT.I CANT AFFOR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 1, 2010
Incident date: Apr 10, 2009
THERE ARE 8 SAFETY RECALLS ON THE CHEVY S10.1997.THE COMPANYS STATE MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE LIST OF THESE RECALLS.BUT MY VEHICLES HAS ALL OF THESE DEFECTS.AND IVE BEEN VERY LUCKY I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT YET DUE TO THESE ISSUES.IVE BEEN VERY LUCKY.BUT PEOPLES LUCK ALWAYS RUNS OUT.I CANT AFFOR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Apr 1, 2010
Incident date: Apr 10, 2009
THERE ARE 8 SAFETY RECALLS ON THE CHEVY S10.1997.THE COMPANYS STATE MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE LIST OF THESE RECALLS.BUT MY VEHICLES HAS ALL OF THESE DEFECTS.AND IVE BEEN VERY LUCKY I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT YET DUE TO THESE ISSUES.IVE BEEN VERY LUCKY.BUT PEOPLES LUCK ALWAYS RUNS OUT.I CANT AFFOR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 1, 2010
Incident date: Apr 10, 2009
THERE ARE 8 SAFETY RECALLS ON THE CHEVY S10.1997.THE COMPANYS STATE MY VEHICLE IS NOT ON THE LIST OF THESE RECALLS.BUT MY VEHICLES HAS ALL OF THESE DEFECTS.AND IVE BEEN VERY LUCKY I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT YET DUE TO THESE ISSUES.IVE BEEN VERY LUCKY.BUT PEOPLES LUCK ALWAYS RUNS OUT.I CANT AFFOR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 18, 2010
Incident date: Jan 20, 2010
THE BRAKE LINE ON MY 1997 CHEVY S-10 BURST LEADING TO TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY ...LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT ... AN EMERGENCY REPAIR AT A NEARBY STATION COST ME $800 ... THEY REPLACED ONLY ONE SIDE OF BRAKING SYSTEM (THE SIDE THAT BURST) ... I TRIED TO CONTACT CHEVY TO GET THEM TO REPAIR ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 21, 2009
Incident date: Aug 3, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING HOME HE NOTICED A BUBBLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOOD. HE CONTINUED DRIVING, AND THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE FIRE FIGHTERS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AN... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 19, 2009
Incident date: Oct 16, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. HE CALLED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL # (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). HE WAS ADVISED THAT BECAUSE HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL, HE WAS INELI... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Aug 28, 2009
Incident date: Aug 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP TRUCK. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V159000, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE VIN WAS NOT A PART OF THE EXISTING RECALL AND TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Aug 28, 2009
Incident date: Aug 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10 PICKUP TRUCK. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V159000, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE VIN WAS NOT A PART OF THE EXISTING RECALL AND TH... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 20, 2009
Incident date: Jun 30, 2009
ON THE 1997 CHEVY S-10 THE HEADLIGHT WIRING IS NOT HEAVY ENOUGH TO CARRY ENOUGH CURRENT TO THE HEADLIGHTS MAKING THEM DIM AND VERY POOR VISIBILITY. PLEASE RECALL AND FIX TO MAKE BETTER VISIBILITY. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jun 19, 2009
Incident date: Jun 19, 2001
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAILGATE STRAPS (CABLES) CONSTANTLY FAIL. THE CONTACT MADE THE REPAIRS AT LEAST THREE TIMES WITH PARTS PURCHASED FROM THE CHEVROLET DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT VE... Read more
VISIBILITY
Apr 16, 2009
Incident date: Apr 16, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP AND START AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE MOTOR IS RUNNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 13, 2009
Incident date: Dec 15, 2008
A MONTH AGO MY VEHICLE HAD A DASH BOARD LIGHT COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. IT IS THE AIR BAG LIGHT. DURING THIS PERIOD I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC, HE PLACED IT ON THE DIAGNOSTIC AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG AT A COST OF JUST UNDER $100. THE LIGHT HAS CONTINUED TO COME ON AND THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 2, 2008
Incident date: Aug 7, 2008
I AM FILING THIS REPORT ON BEHALF OF THE VEHICLE OWNER. OWNER NAME IS [XXX]. I AM A PRIVATE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICE PERSON, AND HAVE IDENTIFIED TWO SOFTWARE DEFECTS IN THE BATTERY PACK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USED IN THE 1997-1998 MODEL CHEVROLET S-10EV ELECTRIC TRUCK. THE VEHICLE NOTED IN THIS COMPLAIN... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 2, 2008
Incident date: Apr 24, 2008
I AM FILING THIS REPORT ON BEHALF OF THE VEHICLE OWNER. OWNER NAME IS [XXX]. I AM A PRIVATE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICE PERSON, AND HAVE IDENTIFIED TWO SOFTWARE DEFECTS IN THE BATTERY PACK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USED IN THE 1997-1998 MODEL CHEVROLET S-10EV ELECTRIC TRUCK. THE VEHICLE NOTED IN THIS COMPLAIN... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Sep 28, 2008
Incident date: Sep 26, 2008
TIRES FAILED NYS INSPECTION, BULGING SIDEWALL GOODYEAR VIVA 2 BOUGHT AT WALMART. *TR
VISIBILITY
Sep 2, 2008
Incident date: Sep 2, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jun 25, 2008
Incident date: Jun 25, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHUT OFF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THEY FAILED TO RETURN TO THE CORRECT POSITION ON THE WINDSHIELD. SHORTLY AFTER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED AGAIN AND WOULD SPORADICALLY CHANGE SPEED. THE NEXT TIME THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO USE THE WIPER... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 10, 2008
Incident date: Jun 4, 2008
THIS IS IN REGARDS TO A 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP. IT'S A 4 CYLINDER, 2 WHEEL DRIVE. THE LEFT TAILGATE STRAP BROKE. THE STRAP IS CLEARLY RUSTED THROUGHOUT WHICH CAUSED IT TO SNAP. I NOTICED THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF STRAP ON A GMC TRUCK. THIS IS NOT A PART FOR THE AVERAGE PERSON T... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Mar 28, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 2006
FLUID LEAKS FROM CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Mar 28, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, I CANNOT GET THE CORRECT FUEL AMOUNT TO SHOW ON THE GAUGE. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WAITING FOR A RECALL WITH NO LUCK. I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE GAUGE SAYS I HAVE FUEL. ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY I WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD AND INTO A D... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Mar 28, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, I CANNOT GET THE CORRECT FUEL AMOUNT TO SHOW ON THE GAUGE. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WAITING FOR A RECALL WITH NO LUCK. I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS SEVERAL TIMES WHEN THE GAUGE SAYS I HAVE FUEL. ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY I WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD AND INTO A D... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Nov 23, 2007
Incident date: May 28, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY. THE WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 03V159000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER). THE CURRENT ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Jul 19, 2007
Incident date: Jul 11, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150,000.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Jun 29, 2007
Incident date: Jun 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED IN MARCH OF 2003. T... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jun 29, 2007
Incident date: Jun 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. A LOCAL MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AS NEEDING THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED IN MARCH OF 2003. T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 11, 2007
Incident date: Jan 28, 2007
CLEAR COAT ON PAINT COMING OFF. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 18, 2007
Incident date: Aug 10, 2006
BRAKES TOTALLY FAILED, CAR STARTED TO ROLL DOWN HILL, ONLY WAY TO STOP WAS TO ENGAGE THE PARKIG BRAKE. CAUSE WAS BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT. *NM
Showing 50 of 574 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 CHEVROLET S10
73 manufacturer communications from 60 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
05-06-04-035D
May 9, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
PI0969
May 3, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
PI0969
May 3, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on High Oil Pressure on Startup After Engine Replacement Concern.
020525006
Jan 1, 2006
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT
020730024A
Aug 1, 2005
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
030601024A
Mar 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
01727
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4.3 L35 LU3 RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE FROM ENGINE. SIT BULLETIN 1457619. *TT
3176A
Jan 1, 2004
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
HEAT COMING FROM VENTS WITH HVAC OFF. *TT
3031A
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT
01225
Jan 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ
00149D
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475. *TT
00149C
Nov 18, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK. *TT
030730056
Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT
030601024
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT
02054
Feb 1, 2003
136200 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURES. *TT
020525006A
Dec 1, 2002
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ANTILOCK BRAKE (ABS) ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS ON VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1995 AND 1996 ENVOY. *TT
990730016A
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
020857004
Jun 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERAL WATERLEAK GUIDE. *TT
0206125002
Jun 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CERTAIN ELECTRIC TRUCKS WITH PANASONIC (TP-6) LEAD ACID BATTERY PACKS MAY HAVE A REDUCTION IN DRIVE RANGE, PARTICULARLY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHARGING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WITHOUT DRIVING. *TT
020605002
May 1, 2002
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN EXHAUST BOOM / GROAN NOISE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT
041002
Apr 10, 2002
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION ON OVER TORQUING OR A REVERSE BEDRAIL INSTALLATION. *TT
990602012D
Apr 1, 2002
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SUBJECT REGARDING RUST IN COOLING SYSTEM, HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS (FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM). NLM
020864007
Mar 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE THIRD DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN AND/OR THE DOOR HANDLE MAY BE BROKEN FOR 1996-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T EXTENDED CAB PICKUP MODELS.. *SLC
250102
Jan 25, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS WITH EXCESSIVE EFFORT OR BREAKING OF THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE ON EXTENDED CAB PICK UPS. *TT
270901
Sep 27, 2001
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SUBJECT REGARDING NECESSARY RESURFACING OF THE PARK BRAKE DRUM. *JG
220801
Aug 22, 2001
220000 SEATS
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SEAT RECLINER HANDLE IS STRIPPED. *JG
990602012C
Jun 1, 2001
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT
010730002B
May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IS ON; THE TRANSMISSION IS STUCK IN THIRD GEAR; AND / OR THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
010501
May 1, 2001
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT BATTERIES ARE NOT CHARGING AND A CHECK VEHICLE MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE CHARGER. *NLM
010730021
May 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT
300800
Aug 30, 2000
160000 STRUCTURE
SUBJECT REGARDING THE NEW RECLINCER ASSEMBLY. *TT
990602012B
Feb 1, 2000
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT
990602012A
Jan 1, 2000
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT
990602012
Jun 1, 1999
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONDITIONS WITH HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS, AND RUST IN THE COOLANT SYSTEM. *TT
99022
May 1, 1999
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION ON SPECIAL POLICY - PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT BATTERY PACK CONVERSION. *TT
866412
Sep 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT ON REDUCED RANGE OR DISABLED CHARGING. *YC
861108
Jul 1, 1998
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING HEATER COOLANT RESERVOIR LEAKING. *TT
866409
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REDUCED VEHICLE RANGE WITH NO CHANGE IN DRIVING HABITS OR THE STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) GAUGE SWEEPS / SWINGS. *TT
866408
May 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE CHARGES WITH IGNITION KEY "ON" BUT NOT "OFF". *YC
866209
May 1, 1998
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CONDITION WITH COOLANT LEAKING ONTO GROUND. *YC
97060
Jan 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT DRIVE AXLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE AXLES HALF SHAFT INBOARD HOUSINGS MAY FAIL CAUSING A LOSS OF PROPULSION. *TT
766406
Jan 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITION WITH TRUCK WILL NOT MOVE, CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE, SERVICE NOW LIGHT ON. *YC
776001
Jul 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION CONCERNING ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE OR TAP NOISE BEFORE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE (REPLACE PISTON AND/OR ROD ASSEMBLIES). AK
776001
Mar 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING
3081
Nov 17, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT
3232
Dec 3, 2004
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PAINT CODE UNKNOWN FOR FRONT BUMPER AND WHEEL FLARE. *EH
3183
Dec 15, 2004
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT AXLE GRIND WHINE NOISE IN 2WD GONE IN 4WD. *EH
3183
Dec 15, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT AXLE GRIND WHINE NOISE IN 2WD GONE IN 4WD. *EH
3300
Apr 21, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
4WD MODELS WITH NOISE, VIBRATION ON DRY PAVEMENT. *EH
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET S10
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA05008
Opened: Apr 14, 2005 , Closed: May 19, 2006
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES
GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING A SPECIAL POLICY PROGRAM FOR 903,464 OWNERS OF 2000 - 2003 MODEL S/T VEHICLES THROUGH WHICH OWNERS MAY, AT THEIR OPTION, EITHER (1) PERIODICALLY INSPECT THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN THEIR VEHICLE AND HAVE THE CABLES REPLACED IF THE CABLE COATING EXHIBITS ANY ... Read more
RQ04012
Opened: Nov 22, 2004 , Closed: Apr 14, 2005
TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE(S) BREAK
ODI IS UPGRADING RQ04-012 AND OPENING AN EA TO INVESTIGATE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES INSTALLED IN 1998 - 2004 MODEL YEAR SONOMA AND S10 MODEL VEHICLES.GENERAL MOTORS IS CONDUCTING RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V-129 TO REPLACE THE TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES ORIGINALLY INSTALLED IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000-2004 SI... Read more
RQ04002
Opened: Feb 18, 2004 , Closed: May 27, 2004
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ON FEBRUARY 18, 2004, ODI OPENED THIS RECALL QUERY (RQ) BASED ON TWO FATALITY REPORTS INVOLVING MY 1997 GM S-10 PICKUP TRUCKS.EACH REPORT ALLEGED THAT THE BELTED DRIVER OCCUPANT WAS EJECTED IN A MULTIPLE-ROTATION ROLLOVER CRASH.THE MY 1997 S/T SERIES PICKUPS USE AN ENERGY-ABSORBING LOOP IN THE DRIVE... Read more
EA99018
Opened: Jun 30, 1999 , Closed: Oct 20, 2000
SPARE TIRE SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE
EA99012
Opened: Jun 11, 1999 , Closed: Aug 10, 2001
POST COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
ALLEGE THAT IN CERTAIN SIDE IMPACT CRASHES, THE SUBJECT FUEL TANKS MAY CONTACT THE PROP SHAFT REAR UNIVERSAL JOINT COMPONENTS WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PUNCTURE THE TANK.
PE99009
Opened: Feb 1, 1999 , Closed: Jun 11, 1999
POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY
ALLEGED THAT THE FUEL TANK MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO PUNCTURE IN CERTAIN CRASH MODES
PE99004
Opened: Jan 15, 1999 , Closed: Jun 30, 1999
SEPARATION OF SPARE TIRE FROM VEHICLE
ALLEGED THAT WIRE CABLE/WINCH ASSEMBLY WHICH HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY UDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE TIRE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION
PE96061
Opened: Oct 25, 1996 , Closed: Feb 28, 1997
SEAT BELT WEBBING SEPARATION
ON 9/9/96 NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) PERFORMED A 35 MPH BARRIER CRASH TEST WITH A 1997 CHEVROLET S10 EXTENDED CAB PICKUP.THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT WAS COMPLETELY CUT DURING THE TEST.
PE96048
Opened: Jul 19, 1996 , Closed: Nov 13, 1996
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
lower clamp of the steering linkage intershaft may separate fro steering gear shaft due to disengagement of clamp bolt and/or improper fit of the lower clamp with the steering shaft.
DP90006
Opened: Apr 13, 1990 , Closed: Jul 24, 1990
LIFT GATE FALLS OFF
LIFT GATE FALLS OFF
PE88002
Opened: Oct 9, 1987 , Closed: Apr 22, 1988
FRCTR OF P/S PUMP BRCKT
GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT SOME 1987 GMC S/T MODEL TRUCKS MAYEXPERIENCE FRACTURE OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP SUPPORT BRACE. THISCONDITION CAN IN TURN LEAD TO POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE POWER STEERINGPUMP MOUNTING BRACKET AND/OR LOSS OF THE SERPENTINE ACCESSORY DRIVEBELT. LOSS OF THE DRIVE BELT ... Read more
CHEVROLET S10 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET S10 across all model years (1982, 2007).
137
Total Recalls
7,361
Total Complaints
11
Investigations
923
Reported Crashes
135
Reported Fires
19
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET S10 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 30 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 230 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 246 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 405 | View |
| 2000 | 9 | 559 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 298 | View |
| 1998 | 11 | 742 | View |
| 1997 (current) | 8 | 574 | |
| 1996 | 10 | 875 | View |
| 1995 | 8 | 1,151 | View |
| 1994 | 8 | 1,225 | View |
| 1993 | 6 | 276 | View |
| 1992 | 6 | 221 | View |
| 1991 | 9 | 253 | View |
| 1990 | 5 | 34 | View |
| 1989 | 5 | 55 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 43 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 44 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 32 | View |
| 1985 | 3 | 15 | View |
| 1984 | 4 | 9 | View |
| 1983 | 4 | 7 | View |
| 1982 | 5 | 2 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |