1997 Chevrolet S10 Recalls
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1997 Chevrolet S10. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washerCovers: Chevrolet S10 1996–1997, Suburban 1994–1997, GMC Suburban 1994–1997 +10 more
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782…
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Chevrolet S10 1997–1998
Reported issue: Vehicle description: electric pickup trucks. A condition in which the fuel-fired heater fill pipe ground strap contacts the rear passenger side brake pipe.
Possible 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.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v batteryCovers: Chevrolet S10 1997
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac systemCovers: Chevrolet S10 1997–1998
Reported issue: 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 previous operation of the air conditioning.
Possible 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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Chevrolet S10 1996–1997, GMC Sonoma 1996–1997
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Seat beltsCovers: Chevrolet S10 1994–1997, GMC Sonoma 1994–1997, Chevrolet Blazer 1996–1997 +1 more
Reported issue: 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 frontal impact.
Possible 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.
NHTSA investigations
- RQ04002Driver's seat belt buckle assemblyClosed · Feb 18, 2004
- PE96061Seat belt webbing separationClosed · Oct 25, 1996
← 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.