1998 Chevrolet S10 air bags problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1998 Chevrolet S10 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 1998 chevrolet s10. While driving 5 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the driver's side by another vehicle that drove through a red light. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the head and lower back. Medical…”
filed Dec 21, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that the front passenger side airbag deployed while the vehicle was turned off. The passenger of the vehicle sustained third degree burns to the right arm. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle…”
filed Mar 13, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 S10 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 S10 | 14 | 7% |
| 2001 S10 | 12 | 4% |
| 2000 S10 | 29 | 6% |
| 1999 S10 | 27 | 12% |
| 1997 S10 | 47 | 10% |
| 1996 S10 | 74 | 11% |
| 1995 S10 | 111 | 12% |
| 1994 S10 | 3 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.