1998 Chevrolet S10 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 8%of 613 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Chevrolet S10, 8% of the 613 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My driver seat adjustment does not lock properly it moves forward and backwards at anytime. This caused me to have an accident when the seat released without any warning and caused me to hit a vehicle I n front of me because of it. I feel GM is responsible for this defect that they should have had a recall on. It there any lawyers handling this defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10404270, filed 2011-06, 149,889 miles“I own a 1998 Chevrolet s-10 slr pickup truck and the seats do not always catch. I went to a GM dealer and paid $300.00 to have this problem fixed but some times the seats do not catch after you pull them forward to get into the area behind the seats, either passanger or driver. This is a speratic error but when the seats do not catch my passenger is slide forward or at times I the driver will find myself going forward because the seat track did not lock.”
NHTSA complaint #10106034, filed 2005-01, 5,380 miles“The drivers side seat does not lock into place, when you stop suddenly, the seat slams forward.(could cause an accident) also both seat adjuster handles have broken off.(cheap plastic) can no longer adjust seats they are stuck in position.also, third door latch (also plastic ) broke off can no longer open third door.”
NHTSA complaint #10037347, filed 2003-09, 38,652 miles“I have a passenger seat which will not lock in any position except fully back and will only lock by being slammed into this position. If seat is not locked into this position it will slide forward or backwards freely depending on the motion of the vehicle . Many attempts were made to correct this problem by the dealership, but all efforts have been futile. Now they and Chevrolet refuse to correct the problem under the warranty because of the current mileage on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10007142, filed 2002-07, 23 miles“Windshield wipers intermittent not working causing a dangerous situation. Also front recliner lever on seat has broken twice, once on drivers side (replaced-out of warranty) now on passenger side.”
NHTSA complaint #10023607, filed 2003-06, 80,000 milesSeats: 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 1998 Chevrolet S10
204 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsElectrical system
50 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 complaintsSeat belts
14 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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