While traveling on highway another vehicle made a sudden stop in front of consumer's vehicle. She t-boned him on driver's side door, and driver's side airbag didn' t deploy. Dealership was aware of problem.
The worst 1997 Chevrolet C10 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Suspension2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Visibility1
Recalls 3
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.
- Risk
- This condition can result in fuel leakage and a distinct fuel odor if the tank were filled above the level of the hole or crack. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.
Recall number 98V187000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. One or two of the front seat mounting bolts were not installed. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 207, "seating systems."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, a seat with this condition will not protect the occupant as required by the standard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check all seat mounting bolts and install any missing bolts.
Recall number 97V176000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.
- Risk
- This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.
Recall number 97V037000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Chevrolet C10 4
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1997 Chevrolet C10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Truck over-steers to the left, especially on a left hand curve. The steering wheel will momentarly pull hard to the left - then return to center. During this time the vehicle will unexpectedly veer left, especially if you do not have a firm grip on the wheel and counter act the hard pull. A local chevrolet dealer indictaed this was a common occurance on these vehicles and that replacing a sensor in the power steering unit would fix it. However, this repair is not covered, since the vehicle is out of warranty and chevrolet has not issued a recall. I checked the federal safety agency's web site and found numerious complaints that are very similar to mine. It appears to me that this is a safety issue - chevrolet has a problem and they and the federal safety agency knows about it - and that there should be a program in place to make the public aware of the problem and get it resolved - without it costing the consumers 100's of dollars.
Windshield wipers failed intermittently. Consumer will have to move windshield wipers around so that they can restart. But, they will fail again.this causes poor visibility.
Pulled into garage and there was a a strong smell of gasoline. Discovered a gasoline puddle where the fuel lines go into the throttle body. According to the servicing dealer, this leak, wh en bad enough forces gasoline into the main wire harness . This leak , as I understand it, resulted from the failure of "o" rings where the fuel line goes into the throttle body. I think the "o" ring failure might result from defective "o" rings. I don"t know that for positive. I can nopt help but think this failure is a signigicant safety hazard. I am aware of two more similar failures in this area. In addition to the safety hazard the c ost for repair of this failure was $2,268.25. Thank you for your interest in this failure.
Vehicle experiencing hard pulling to the left, consumer has replaced tires, struts, shock, brakes but pulling still experienced. Nlm
Vehicle pulls to the left. Yh
While driving vehicle the exhaust system vibrates and onecan smell fumes. Took to the dealer 4 times and they said that it was a design problem.
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Is the 1997 Chevrolet C10 reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet C10, close to a typical C10 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chevrolet C10?
Suspension, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet C10 have?
3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and seats.
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