1997 chevrolet s10 tailgate cables/assemblies are a problem that needs to be recalled and addressed before anyone gets hurt from falling off these tailgates. These assemblies and cables are not protected from the elements and rust rapidly. Cables rust from inside out due to manufacturer not sealing them properly with plastic, or making out of stainless steel. Ongoing problem and everyone knows it.
The worst 1997 Chevrolet S Series problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Chevrolet S Series 22
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight
- Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit...
- Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500...
- Subject on hood hinge rattle coming from either or both front corners of the instrument panel near the...
- Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential...
- Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start
- Concerns with premature weare of the cover material on the driver's or passenger seat cushion in the...
- Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding...
- Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3L, 5.0L or 5.7L engine and california...
- Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a...
What 1997 Chevrolet S Series owners say
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Is the 1997 Chevrolet S Series reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Chevrolet S Series, fewer than a typical S Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Chevrolet S Series?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet S Series have?
No recalls on record.
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