1997 Chevrolet S10 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 136,753miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 136,753 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Horn contact and/ or cancelling cam was replaced twice. When turning the wheel certain places have a dead spot. Also, the passenger's seat does not lock in place, it rocks. When pulling seat belt across consumer, and leaning forward to adjust the radio, seat belt locks up. While driving down the road at approximately 20mph in the neighborhood vehicle just dies. Took it to the dealer and was told it was just the battery. Had the battery replaced, and still the same problem. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #848343, filed 1999-09“The two front seat bolts to the floor rusted, could break and cause an unexpected seat movement, which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #842374, filed 1999-07“Vehicle has no adjustable head restraints.driver was involved in a rearend accident. Driver's head hit back glass window, resulting in head and neck injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #851578, filed 1999-10Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 55 | 12% |
| 1999 | 33 | 14% |
| 1998 | 48 | 8% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 2% |
| 1995 | 35 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
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 30, 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