1997 Chevrolet S10 recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Chevrolet S10, covering 2,489,337 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Visibility: windshield wiper/washerReported April 28, 2003 · 1,755,876 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Risk: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on june 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.

Recall number 03V159000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported June 16, 2000 · 306 vehicles affected

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

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported March 3, 2000 · 576 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: generation 1 electric light duty pickup trucks. These vehicles were built with a charge port assembly that could fail during a charging event.
Risk: Heat could build up within the charge port and a fire could result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the charge port assembly with a redesigned charge port assembly.

Recall number 00V069200 · Recall details

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC systemReported August 4, 1998 · 354 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with electric drive. Rapid fogging of the interior glass can occur within two minutes after the heat is turned on if (1) the outside temperature is between 35 and 76 degrees fahrenheit and (2) water has collected on the heat exchanger during previous operation of the air conditioning.
Risk: If rapid fogging were to occur during driving, it could obstruct the driver's vision increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Owners are being provided with a caution label and supplemental insert for their owner's manual advising them to follow a "stop and wait" procedure to help avoid window fogging while driving.

Recall number 98V177000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported September 11, 1997 · 146,167 vehicles affected

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

Seat beltsReported June 12, 1997 · 586,058 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
Risk: If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.

Recall number 97V096001 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet S10 have?

6, covering visibility, service brakes, hydraulic and electrical system.

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