1997 Chevrolet S10 suspension problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Chevrolet S10 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*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.”
filed Jul 19, 2007
“Tl*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…”
filed Jun 29, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 2 | 10% |
| 2003 S10 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 S10 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 S10 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 S10 | 19 | 4% |
| 1999 S10 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 S10 | 24 | 4% |
| 1996 S10 | 22 | 3% |
| 1995 S10 | 24 | 3% |
| 1994 S10 | 21 | 2% |
| 1993 S10 | 6 | 3% |
| 1992 S10 | 1 | 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.