1997 Chevrolet S10 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 469 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Chevrolet S10, 3% of the 469 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,850 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.
“Chevrolet ball joint recalls campaigns 01i8000 / 01v20000 sent in all required qualifing information to cheverolet customer service / GM denies my refund for ball joint repair .....knowing my information is correct .... I want to know how to get my refund does cheverolet have to be forced by the government like dodge to do the right thing ??.”
NHTSA complaint #10104080, filed 2004-12, 97,000 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet S10. While driving 40 MPH, the contact heard a noise coming from the vehicle. A local mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as needing the upper and lower ball joints replaced. The contact stated that the upper and lower ball joints were replaced in march of 2003. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 148,000 and failure mileage was 139,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10194936, filed 2007-06, 139,000 miles“The contact stated the passenger side front upper ball joint is loose and needs to be replaced. This was determined while replacing the driver side upper ball joint. There is a NHTSA recall, # 01v200000, regarding the upper ball joint. The VIN was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10157423, filed 2006-05, 102,699 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet S10. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The contact stated that the upper ball joint separated. The current and failure mileages were 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10196801, filed 2007-07, 150,000 miles“Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the front ball joint are worn and the consumer can hear a loud popping noise, the consumer is experiencing the symptoms of recalls 01i-018 and 01v-200 but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle does not qualify due to VIN. The dealer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #8021116, filed 2002-10Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 | 19 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 24 | 4% |
| 1997 | 13 | 3% |
| 1996 | 22 | 3% |
| 1995 | 24 | 3% |
| 1994 | 21 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 8 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 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 complaintsOther or unknown
11 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology