1997 Chevrolet C10 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Chevrolet C10 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet C10. The part named most often is suspension, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and engine cooling (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension2 29%
- Air bags1 14%
- Engine cooling1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
- Steering1 14%
Example complaints
Air bags: “While traveling on highway another vehicle made a sudden stop in front of consumer's vehicle. She t-boned him on driver's side door, and driver's side airbag didn' t deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8012201, filed 2002-06Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V187000Aug 10, 1998Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Chevrolet C10 1995–1998, GMC C15 1995–1996, Sierra 1500 1997–1998
Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at…
- 97V176000Oct 7, 1997SeatsCovers: Chevrolet C10 1997, GMC Sierra 1500 1997, Sierra 2500 1997 +1 more
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. One or two of the front seat mounting bolts were not installed. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "seating systems."
- 97V037000Mar 7, 1997SeatsCovers: Chevrolet C10 1995–1997, C20 1995–1997, C30 1995–1997 +6 more
Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or…
Recall details for the 1997 Chevrolet C10 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016Equipment. 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…
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet C10
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 16 | 134,650 | 6 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 40 | 73,810 | 7 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 20 | 80,000 | 11 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 9 | 50,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 9 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 5 | — | 15 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 16 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet C10 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet C10 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Chevrolet C10 is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 1997 Chevrolet C10 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.