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.
1997 Chevrolet S10: brake failure
21 of the 469 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet S10 describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
The vehicle was letting off exhaust fumes into the vehicle, which put the driver and the passenger to sleep. The driver was awakened by a police siren. The consumer suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. The brakes failed to perform as designed when they were applied. *ak the consumer stated she suffered muscle and nerve damage due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
While driving, the brakes failed.
Consumer stated the built-in wear indicators never made a high-pitched warning sound to indicate brake failure. However, there was a loud grinding noise coming from the left front tire and was also heard when coming to a stop. Rotors, disc, wheel cylinder and brake pads had to be replaced. *tt
The anti-lock brake failure started approx.feb/march in 1999 and was reported to dealership without help of resolution. The brakes have acted up numerous times but I have been able to avoid a collision to date. The are still not fixed because the dealership has told me that it would cost approx. $500-700 depending on the problem. At the time the first news report of a recall on the s-10 vehicles were made, my vehicle was only 2,000 miles out of warranty. Now it is 32,000 because I was driving 40,000 miles a year to work and home. Also, the news reports did say my model year of 1997 in one of the reports. I need help. This should not be happening. The transmission or clutch failure happened yesterday. It's in the shop for determination and repair. Is there a recall on the transmissions also? I care for my vehicles with regular maintenance through dewey's auto center, a goodyeard dealer in fenton, michigan 810/629-2278. Please advise asap. Thank you.
When applying ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which nearly resulted in a collision. Vehicle taken to dealer, computer shows no problems. *ak
Anti-lock brakes not stopping vehicle while in 2 wheel drive, slids 20 feet through intersection while going 25 MPH, no accident, no fatalities, no brakes either.
When appyling the ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
When I really need my brakes as in a panic stop situation they are not there. The other day a deer ran in front of me and I hit the brakes hard and the ABS like shut my brakes off. Luckily I was able to swerve off the road and no damage was done. Also on snow or ice I hate driving this truck because the slightest pressure on the brake pedal will render the brakes useless. I don't drive fast and am aware of stop signs on the way home. I slow down way before the sign and still go right through it as if I have no brakes. This is a great truck except for the fear I have of not having any brakes when I need them. I just know that sooner or later an accident will happen.
During a panic stop at 5-10 MPH brakes failed to stop. Twice the pickup was taken to the shop for repair and nothing was found. This only occurs during a panic stop.
Ea94038, ABS braking system malfunctioned, brake pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. Also, dealer replaced master cylinder. Please provide further information.
Wheel speed sensor failed,brakes failed. Mjs
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet S10 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet S10?
21 of 469 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet S10 (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet S10?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Chevrolet S10
Wipers 109No deployment 33ABS 25Fuel gauge 20Stalling 14Ball joint 8Grinding brakes 7Fuel pump 7Adaptive cruise 6Airbag light 6Harsh shifting 6Transmission failure 6Loss of power 5Sudden acceleration 5
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1997 Chevrolet S10?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history