1997 Chevrolet S10 electrical system problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Chevrolet S10 — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A month ago my vehicle had a dash board light come on intermittently. It is the air bag light. During this period I took the vehicle to my mechanic, he placed it on the diagnostic and found nothing wrong at a cost of just under $100. The light has continued to come on and the vehicle has stalled…”
filed Jan 13, 2009
“I am filing this report on behalf of the vehicle owner. Owner name is [xxx]. I am a private electric vehicle service person, and have identified two software defects in the battery pack management system used in the 1997-1998 model chevrolet s-10ev electric truck. The vehicle noted in this…”
filed Oct 2, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION 1 ELECTRIC LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKSCampaign 00V069200 · Mar 3, 2000
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 S10 | 15 | 8% |
| 2002 S10 | 15 | 7% |
| 2001 S10 | 28 | 9% |
| 2000 S10 | 26 | 6% |
| 1999 S10 | 19 | 8% |
| 1998 S10 | 50 | 8% |
| 1996 S10 | 41 | 6% |
| 1995 S10 | 23 | 3% |
| 1994 S10 | 27 | 3% |
| 1993 S10 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 S10 | 6 | 3% |
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.