1998 Chevrolet S10 visibility problems
200 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Chevrolet S10 — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would fail intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current…”
filed Nov 14, 2011
“Windshield wipers work only intermittently or not at all. Problem is exacerbated by bumpy roads. Online research shows this is apparently a common problem related to cracked solder joints on the wiper control circuit board, a problem for which two recalls have already been issued by chevrolet but…”
filed Aug 3, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other S10 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 S10 | 3 | 14% |
| 2003 S10 | 12 | 7% |
| 2002 S10 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 S10 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 S10 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 S10 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 S10 | 113 | 24% |
| 1996 S10 | 100 | 15% |
| 1995 S10 | 206 | 23% |
| 1994 S10 | 239 | 25% |
| 1993 S10 | 10 | 4% |
| 1992 S10 | 4 | 2% |
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.