Around the end of the warranty period, my truck started shifting into "second" gear hard after driving at highway speeds. Toward the end of a 200 mile trip, the transmission failed and no longer has a "second" gear. The truck had 48,023 miles on it. I cannot determine for sure if the overdrive function is working, either. While failure did not cause an accident or personal injury, the potential was significant. This vehicle has only been used for personal transportation, not commercial purposes or hauling heavy loads. Repairs will be costly. My research indicates repeat failures for this transmission. I am the second owner. I bought the truck from my mother after my father passed away.
1997 Chevrolet S10: complete transmission failure
6 of the 469 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet S10 describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Transmission failed approx. $1000.00 to repair . Alternator went out approx. $175.00 to replace. Windshield wipers only work 25% of the time.. Many times when it is raining. Not repaired. Cruise control does not work at all. Not repaired. Backup lights(bulbs and fuses good) not working. Not repaired. We can only afford to repair the items that have to be repaired.
Transmission failed prematurely at 60,0000 and then replaced again 240 miles later.
First service engine light come on and burning odor, due to transmission failure.
Transmission went at 72000 miles .I know that warranty expired,but it seems a new transmission should have lasted longer than that. I had two rebuilt transmissions put in in 60 days, and the engine check light still comes on, and the transmission needs to be worked on again. I have heard this was an ongoing problem with 1997 chevy trucks.
Transmission failure.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case
- 4WD models with noise, vibration on dry pavement
- 4L60-E automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification
- Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan
- This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the...
- Certain vehicles equipped with front drive axles may exhibit a condition in which the axles half shaft...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet S10 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet S10?
6 of 469 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet S10 (1%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet S10?
There are 0 recalls and 6 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 25Brake failure 21Fuel gauge 20Stalling 14Ball joint 8Grinding brakes 7Fuel pump 7Adaptive cruise 6Airbag light 6Harsh shifting 6Loss of power 5Sudden acceleration 5
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