1997 Chevrolet S10 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Hit bump at below 15 MPH while turning right at a very busy intersection during rush hour and spare tire fell off. Circumstances were fortunate in that it happened the way it did because I didn't have any high speed tailgaters.”
NHTSA complaint #10159282, filed 2006-06, 125,000 miles“The paint has a defect in it on the hood and the roof that looks like it is peeling down to a gray surface and I called the service center and he told me I am out of luck of getting my car painted. It is clear that it is a defect in the paint so why should I have to pay for it out of my pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #10069501, filed 2004-01“Transmission went at 72000 miles .I know that warranty expired,but it seems a new transmission should have lasted longer than that. I had two rebuilt transmissions put in in 60 days, and the engine check light still comes on, and the transmission needs to be worked on again. I have heard this was an ongoing problem with 1997 chevy trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #702990, filed 1999-02“At 40824amiles the car could not shift out of first geer and the service engine soon came on. I called the auto shop and they said to bring it in and that I could drive it until the light flashed. I took it in and had it repaired (which I have fought for the 200.00 deductable) at the time I questioned the fact that a transmission could go out so fast. ( I do not tow anything-it is a work car and take the kids to sports) two months to the day, I am having the exact problem with the car. Everyone I talk with that has a 97 chevy blazer has a transmission problem.”
NHTSA complaint #736197, filed 2000-11“While driving about 30 MPH engine started jerking, and engine light came on the dashboard. Then, engine stalled. When consumer got out of vehicle smoke was coming out of the bottom of vehicle. A few feet away could see fire wich was extinguished on its own ,then fuel was dripping under.”
NHTSA complaint #893756, filed 2001-08Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 2% |
| 1995 | 11 | 1% |
| 1994 | 12 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 10 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSeats
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet S10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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