1997 Chevrolet S10 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,586miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1997 Chevrolet S10, 1% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,586 miles.
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.
“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 afford another vehicle and its breaking me financially by fixing this one.”
NHTSA complaint #10323395, filed 2010-04, 82,000 miles“While driving at night with highbeams turn on, lights started flashing from highbeam to daytime running lights. To temporarily stop the problem was to switch from highbeam to lowbeam. This is a very serious problem that can lead to fatal accidents!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10163405, filed 2006-07, 167,171 miles“Transmission failed approx. $1000.00 to repair . Alternator went out approx. $175.00 to replace. Windshield wipers only work 25% of the time.. Many times when it is raining. Not repaired. Cruise control does not work at all. Not repaired. Backup lights(bulbs and fuses good) not working. Not repaired. We can only afford to repair the items that have to be repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #751526, filed 2001-09“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10277488, filed 2009-07“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 2005-06Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 | 7 | 1% |
| 1996 | 21 | 3% |
| 1995 | 12 | 1% |
| 1994 | 10 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
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.
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