1997 Chevrolet S10 seats problems

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

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 2%
crashes: 4
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front assembly: head restraint
2
Mid/rear assembly
1
Front assembly: recliner
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Chevrolet S10 seats problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Chevrolet S10 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 22, 2012 · Seats · 136,753 miles · FL

Passenger seat recline handle broke off with the seat in the reclined position.

Filed Aug 29, 2001 · Seats · AR

Rear bracket of bench seat has fallen off, anchor has pushed through the floorboard.

Filed Mar 28, 2000 · Seats · AL

Seat brace on the rear of driver's and passenger's seats went through the floorboard of vehicle due to a weak spot weld.

Filed Oct 25, 1999 · Seats · TX · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle has no adjustable head restraints.driver was involved in a rearend accident. Driver's head hit back glass window, resulting in head and neck injuries.

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 Jul 14, 1999 · Seats · LA

The two front seat bolts to the floor rusted, could break and cause an unexpected seat movement, which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Please provide further information.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Body, Engine · CA

Engine oil leak.

Filed Mar 24, 1998 · Seats · FL · crash · 1 injury

During collision seat back collapsed, causing injury.

Filed Dec 22, 1997 · Seats · FL · crash · 1 injury

Rearended and the driver's seat reclined backwards, and caused the consumer to hit his head.

Filed Dec 15, 1997 · Seats · TX · crash · 1 injury

The head restraint design caused extensive injury to consumer while in anaccident. The design is curved inward at a very awkward angle.

Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet S10 seats

Does the 1997 Chevrolet S10 have seats problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Chevrolet S10, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet S10 seats problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet S10 seats?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet S10 have bad seats?

The Chevrolet S10 model years with the most seats complaints are 2000 (55 complaints), 1998 (48 complaints) and 1995 (34 complaints).