1997 Chevrolet S10 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the equipment of the 1997 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 469 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1. Door speakers stopped working. Still do not work. 2. Brake lights stopped working (fuse keeps blowing). Unknown cause, possibly living on a rough dirt road. Still do not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10126088, filed 2005-06“While pulling into a parking lot cable that holds spare tire under vehicle broke. Consumer stated that if this would have happened on highway someone could have been seriously injured. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #896345, filed 2001-09“Pe99004, spare tire that is held by wire cable assembly broke while driving, causing the spare tire to fall off, almost caused an accident. Cause unknown. Also happened to consumer's Chevrolet truck, S10, 1993 vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #835443, filed 1999-03“The cable that holds the tire up has snapped twice now. The first time no damage occured however the second time my truck has sufferd damage due to the potential problem of the inadequate spare tire hoist.”
NHTSA complaint #714404, filed 1999-11Related service bulletins
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019This 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…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This 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…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018This 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016This 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…
- 10114947Dec 4, 2015This 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…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 12 | 5% |
| 1998 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 36 | 5% |
| 1995 | 31 | 3% |
| 1994 | 20 | 2% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 7 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet S10
117 complaintsBrakes
101 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsAir bags
47 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology