1997 Chevrolet S10 service brakes, hydraulic problems
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Chevrolet S10 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have read of a saftey recall on this vehical with the exact description of what happened to me, I should have had plenty of distance to stop, it's only a small pick up, I know for certian I have a fully loaded work truck a ford 3/4 ton econoline van and I know I could have stopped that vehicle in…”
filed Feb 23, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10 pickup. While driving at speeds of 10 mph and approaching a stop sign applying the brakes, the brake fluid abnormally leaked from the vehicle. He was able to slowly drive the vehicle to his residence and then to a local independent mechanic. The mechanic…”
filed Apr 27, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKSCampaign 00V159000 · Jun 16, 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…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 4 | 19% |
| 2003 S10 | 22 | 12% |
| 2002 S10 | 13 | 6% |
| 2001 S10 | 50 | 16% |
| 2000 S10 | 92 | 20% |
| 1999 S10 | 34 | 15% |
| 1998 S10 | 67 | 11% |
| 1996 S10 | 209 | 31% |
| 1995 S10 | 306 | 34% |
| 1994 S10 | 520 | 54% |
| 1993 S10 | 135 | 58% |
| 1992 S10 | 118 | 66% |
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.