1998 Chevrolet S10 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 613 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,007miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Chevrolet S10, 2% of the 613 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,007 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.
“Go to start truck would not start, also tail lights, stop lights backup lights will not work replace fueses and they blow evey time, I have one brake light for now went for 6 months with no lights in back at all, seat belts will not release at times, screws fall out of seat handle, lights inside truck go out at times and bob hook chev. Says they cannot find anything wrong had this truck since 1998 bought truck off lot new.”
NHTSA complaint #10008123, filed 2003-02, 14 miles“Vehicle involved in a head on crash with another vehicle on the road already in an accident.. Speed was at 55 MPH causing a total loss of 1998 s-10 zr2 truck.. There was extensive damage to the front...of this the air bags never deployed at all the safety belts did not restrain..driver suffered chest trauma back,knee,and neck injuries.... Chevrolet was called to complain and they did investigation but nothing was resolved....”
NHTSA complaint #10019035, filed 2003-05, 80,000 miles“Vehicle was previously rearended and the drivers side seatbelt did not protect consumer. As a result, consumer incurred injuries. Manufacturer assured consumer that the seatbelt had been fixed. However, vehicle was again rearended at a stop light, and the seatbelt did not retract. Consumer sustained injuries again.”
NHTSA complaint #862974, filed 2000-06“Consumer was traveling 45-50mph when a deer appeared on the road, deer was hit. Vehicle went into an embankment on the right side towards trees. Entire front demolished. Neither air bag deployed. The seat belts did not restrain the driver. Driver sustained injuries to the face & body.”
NHTSA complaint #832851, filed 1998-12“When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they work intermittently, and sometimes they won't work at all. Also, there is an oil leak/side mirror fell off/ seat latch fell off, and driver's side seat belt isn't working. Vehicle has been dealer has been aware of problem, and vehicle has been at dealer's for repairs. The brake failed while trying to avoid not hitting a dear and vehicle involved in the accident, two people injured.”
NHTSA complaint #840882, filed 1999-06Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 14 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 14 | 2% |
| 1995 | 22 | 2% |
| 1994 | 16 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 6% |
| 1991 | 21 | 12% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 10 | 21% |
| 1988 | 4 | 11% |
| 1987 | 7 | 26% |
| 1986 | 6 | 27% |
| 1985 | 2 | 18% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet S10
204 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsSeats
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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