NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Chevrolet S Pickup Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 Chevrolet S Pickup right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 2 owner complaints are on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Chevrolet S Pickup.
1997 Chevrolet S Pickup owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Chevrolet S Pickup, describing incidents dated March 27, 2003 to July 27, 2005.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Structure 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10130397 · Filed
RECENTLY PURCHASED 1997 CHEVY S-10. INVESTIGATING WHY DASHBOARD IS LOOSE AND WOBBLY, FOUND BROKEN ATTACHMENT TAB/NUT UNDER PASSENGER SIDE DASH. WELDS ARE BROKEN AND LOOK DEFECTIVE. *NM
ODI #10013541 · Filed
THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AT 60 K MILES, $1600. THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN SHIFTS HARD FROM 1ST TO 2ND. IT IS BEING REBUILT AGAIN AT 107 K MILES, SAME PROBLEM. GM HAS TO KNOW THERE IS A WEAKNESS BUILT INTO THIS VEHICLE. *NLM
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1997 Chevrolet S Pickup in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA02-006: WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
Closed July 23, 2003
Check your 1997 Chevrolet S Pickup VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Chevrolet S Pickup at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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