1997 Chevrolet S10 structure problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Chevrolet S10 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a flat tire. The contact was unable to release the spare tire from underneath the vehicle. The contact indicated that the spare tire hoist assembly retainer had malfunctioned. The cause of the failure was not…”
filed Jan 22, 2019
“I have read of a saftey recall on this vehical with the exact description of what happened to me, I should have had plenty of distance to stop, it's only a small pick up, I know for certian I have a fully loaded work truck a ford 3/4 ton econoline van and I know I could have stopped that vehicle in…”
filed Feb 23, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 S10 | 30 | 17% |
| 2002 S10 | 73 | 34% |
| 2001 S10 | 75 | 24% |
| 2000 S10 | 93 | 20% |
| 1999 S10 | 28 | 12% |
| 1998 S10 | 39 | 6% |
| 1996 S10 | 16 | 2% |
| 1995 S10 | 17 | 2% |
| 1994 S10 | 20 | 2% |
| 1993 S10 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 S10 | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet S10
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.