When slowing down to enter the garage, the engine accelerates when applying the brakes. Letting off of the brakes and reapplying them and pushing harder has eased the issue somewhat. It does this very frequently.
1997 Chevrolet S10 brakes problems
101 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 95,000. 15 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 101
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 95,000
- crashes
- 15
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip63
- Foundation components14
- Foundation components: disc4
- Power assist: vacuum3
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3
- Foundation components: disc: pads3
- Foundation components: master cylinder2
- Antilock2
At what mileage
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Chevrolet S10 brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Chevrolet S10 brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: electric pickup trucks. A condition in which the fuel-fired heater fill pipe ground strap contacts the rear passenger side brake pipe.
- Risk
- This could wear off the corrosion protection on the brake pipe, leading to premature corrosion and eventual loss of brake pipe integrity. When brake pipe integrity is lost, brake fluid leakage can occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the ground strap attachment, inspect the brake pipe for wear, and replace the brake pipe if necessary.
Recall number 00V159000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. The front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.
- Risk
- Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. If the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.
Recall number 97V146001 · Recall details
Related investigations
Abs braking system
This investigation resulted in a safety recall, 99v‑193, and a service campaign, 99i-006.
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What 1997 Chevrolet S10 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Occasionally about 5 or 6 times and counting when initially applying the brake at either 45mph or 10 MPH my 1997 chevy s10 vehicle starts to accelerate with my foot off the gas and cruise control off at what appeared to be full speed/throttle. My first reaction was to brake even harder, but then the antilock brakes kicked in and seemed to reduce the stopping force by not letting the wheels lock. The vehicle continued to accelerate until I placed the car in neutral and then the vehicle stopped and also stopped accelerating.
Severely corroded brake lines, lines blew. Near miss accident. This is a common complaint across mfrs. . Well maintained cars with severely corroded fuel and brake lines. I bet it can be traced to a cheap supplier that supplied the big 3 for a period of years. No corrosion resistance on the steel. Can't blame this on ne winter salt. My oem 1964 looks better than my late model vehicles.
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 time. I was standing on the brakes, they just wouldnt do anything , in an emergency they just don't cut the mustard. I had extensive front end damage, and my neek has been not feeling good ever since. My father in law gave this truck to my wife hen he was no longer able to drive, and it was told to me he had the truck into the shop repeatedly for the same thing since it was new. Seems to me gm should make it right and the body collision, beings they have known about it and havent done squat, and pay for my pain and medical.
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 found the brakes lines were corroded. The brake lines were replaced and the brakes were bled. The contact believed the federal safety agency campaign id number: 97v146001 (service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) to be directly related to the failure but was unable to confirm if his VIN was included with the recall. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 101,000. Updated 06/21/10 *bf updated 06/24/10.
There are 8 safety recalls on the chevy s10.1997.the companys state my vehicle is not on the list of these recalls.but my vehicles has all of these defects.and ive been very lucky I have not been in an accident yet due to these issues.ive been very lucky.but peoples luck always runs out.I cant afford another vehicle and its breaking me financially by fixing this one.
The brake line on my 1997 chevy s-10 burst leading to total loss of braking capability ...luckily there was no accident ... An emergency repair at a nearby station cost me $800 ... They replaced only one side of braking system (the side that burst) ... I tried to contact chevy to get them to repair the other side (that will likely burst) and they said "no" - not covered.
Brakes totally failed, car started to roll down hill, only way to stop was to engage the parkig brake. Cause was brake lines rusted out.
Brakes: the front brakes will lock up at slow speeds, particularly if the vehicle has set idle for a few days. This has been a continuous problem for the last 4 years. Additionally, the anti-lock brakes will sometimes engage, allowing the vehicle to continue, with no means of stopping.
Dt: the contact states there the federal safety agency recall campaign 05v379000 concerning anti lockbrakes. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to vi and the year, and model. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet S10 brakes
Does the 1997 Chevrolet S10 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 101 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Chevrolet S10, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet S10 brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 95,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet S10 brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 00V159000, 97V146001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet S10 have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1994 (532 complaints), 1995 (320 complaints) and 1996 (219 complaints).
Other 1997 Chevrolet S10 problems
Visibility 117Transmission 49Airbags 47Fuel system 46Engine 40Acceleration 21Body 20Electrical 19Suspension 13Seat belts 11Seats 10Lights 7Steering 7Tires 6Locks 3Wheels 3Driver assistance 1
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