1997 Chevrolet S10 seat belts problems

11 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 2%
crashes: 4
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Front: retractor
3
Front: buckle assembly
3
Front: anchorage
3

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet S10 seat belts problems in other years

Related recalls

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

Related investigations

Driver's seat belt buckle assemblyOpened February 18, 2004, closed May 27, 2004

On february 18, 2004, odi opened this recall query (rq) based on two fatality reports involving my 1997 gm s-10 pickup trucks.each report alleged that the belted driver occupant was ejected in a multiple-rotation rollover crash.the my 1997 s/t series pickups use an energy-absorbing loop in the driver seat belt that allows the webbing to elongate up to 10 inches (to mitigate driver injury in frontal crashes).gm also used this energy-absorbing loop seat belt design in my1997 s/t series utility vehicles (chevrolet blazer, gmc jimmy and oldsmobile bravada).gm conducted a safety recall campaign (03v‑117) to replace the driver seat belt in these utility vehilces based on a higher fatality rate of ejected belted drivers in rollover crashes.both fatal crashes are severe rollover crashes (multiple-rotation rollover) and both vehicles sustained damage to the roof structure.odi reviewed the field data performance of the subject vehicles and compared them to peer vehicles using the federal safety agency's fatality analysis reporting system (fars) database.the fars data did not indicate a field performance trend for the subject vehicle.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will monitor this issue and take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

RQ04002

Seat belt webbing separationOpened February 28, 1997, closed August 5, 1997

The federal safety agency's new car assessment program (ncap) tested a 1997 chevrolet s-10 extended cab pickup equipped with a driver-side air bag.the front passenger seat belt was completely cut during the test.

EA97004

Seat belt webbing separationOpened October 25, 1996, closed February 28, 1997

On 9/9/96 the federal safety agency's new car assessment program (ncap) performed a 35 MPH barrier crash test with a 1997 chevrolet s10 extended cab pickup.the front passenger seat belt was completely cut during the test.

PE96061

What 1997 Chevrolet S10 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Seat belts · 80,000 miles · AZ

Driver-side seatbelt becomes unlatched from the receiver at random times during driving. This has happened a few dozen times.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Airbags, Seat belts · 90,000 miles · IA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 35 MPH the consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. The driver side seat belt failed to retract and the airbags failed to deploy. The consumer was knocked unconscious when his head hit the steering wheel. *ak

Filed Dec 23, 2003 · Seat belts · 71,274 miles · CA · fire · 1 injury

I am an automotive forensic investigator. I have inspected this vehicle, which was involved in a rollover incident, and found the same "energy management loop" as was recalled in the federal safety agency recall #03v117000. The driver of this vehicle was a 29 year old gentleman, 6 foot tall and 200 pounds. He was fully ejected and fatally injured. The survival space surrounding the driver's seat had remained intact, and likely the driver would have not sustained a catastrophic injury but for the 10" of extra slack added to the safety belt system during the rollover.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · PA

Original and 3 additional ignition coils, caps, and harnesses corroded in a 4 yr time span. Original and two replacement catalytic converters also needed to be replaced. Most recent catalytic converter was so badly melted, twisted & damaged the mechanic stated that I was "lucky" not to have the entire engine blown. Also, he never saw anything this badly damaged in his 25 yrs of servicing many makes of vehicles. This is a 4 yr old vehicle and it seems like a trend is established for replacing these same parts appx. Every 17-20,000 miles and 10 months apart - just long enough that gm will not honor the parts warranties. I do drive this vehicle long distances (300 miles one way each week to a worksite) but also maintain it to the manufacturers specs. I thought I bought a reliable vehicle, but the dependability is questioned when the vehicle loses momentum and stalls on highway driving, the service engine light continually pops on, & I'm paying large sums of money for towing & replacement parts to resolve a problem gm will not admit to having with this vehicle. Gm has not acknowleged this problem or resolved it in any way. A customer service rep stated that this is "normal" maintenance to replace these parts, as well as the 100,000 mile warranty spark plugs (at 73,000) which were corroded due to the corroded ignition coils. Additional info available, as well as all invoices if necessary.

Filed Oct 23, 2000 · Seat belts · WV

The pretensioner on the front passenger seat belt tightens up and does not release when it is supposed to.I gave up with the dealership.

Filed Oct 18, 2000 · Airbags, Seat belts · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision\. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, and restraints did not retract, resulting in major injuries. Right airbag sensor was shattered. Vehicle was totalled.*ak the driver's nose hit the steering wheel and the passenger was thrown out of the seat during the accident.

Filed Oct 2, 2000 · Airbags, Seat belts · GA · crash · 1 injury

Driver was driven off the road while traveling 60 MPH and into a ditch, air bag light came on no deployment of air bag, consumer took vehicle to dealer and was told he didn't hit hard enough or at the right angle, during front end collision the drivers side air bag did not deploy, the passenger shoulder harness failed and caused the passenger to be thrown thourghout the vehicle causing 3 herniated disc. Nlm

Filed Nov 19, 1999 · Seat belts · UT · crash

Driver's side seatbelt gave way, allowing the buckle end of the seatbelt to come out about another foot, which threw the driver from the vehicle. Vehicle was totaled in a crash.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Horn contact and/ or cancelling cam was replaced twice. When turning the wheel certain places have a dead spot. Also, the passenger's seat does not lock in place, it rocks. When pulling seat belt across consumer, and leaning forward to adjust the radio, seat belt locks up. While driving down the road at approximately 20mph in the neighborhood vehicle just dies. Took it to the dealer and was told it was just the battery. Had the battery replaced, and still the same problem. Contacted dealer and manufacturer.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Body, Engine · CA

Engine oil leak.

Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet S10 seat belts

Does the 1997 Chevrolet S10 have seat belts problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Chevrolet S10, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet S10 seat belts problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet S10 seat belts?

Yes, 1 recall: 97V096001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet S10 have the most seat belts problems?

The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1995 (22 complaints), 1991 (20 complaints) and 1994 (16 complaints).