Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Chevrolet S10
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Chevrolet S10 has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 611 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V374000 GM/BATTERY PACK MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V220000 GM/FMVSS 108/DRL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V159000 GM/BRAKE PIPE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V177000 GM/GLASS FOGGING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V208001 GM/WIRING-HARNESS CLIP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #97V218000 GM/BRAKE HOSE FRACTURE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 199 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 51 complaints
- Seats 47 complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Power Train 39 complaints
Of the 611 complaints on file, 61 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 611 complaints, owners report 40 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Chevrolet S10 has a moderate level of recalls and complaints, with 11 recall campaigns and 611 complaints. Common issues are related to visibility and brakes but overall evidence is limited by vintage and aftermarket recalls. Despite some problems, the vehicle maintains an average reliability record given the age and data available.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC system | Unknown | $300–$600 | very common |
| Brake system | Unknown | $150–$500 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $100–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid flush every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 4 years
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
- Inspect spark plugs annually
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fogging windshield issues
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Electrical shorts or failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Chevrolet S10 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.