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Chevrolet S10 1997 Brakes Problems

113 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1997 Chevrolet S10 - 24% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage113 complaints

113 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V159000Reported June 16, 2000 - 306 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 16, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 306 vehicles across all affected models.

97V146001Reported September 11, 1997 - 146,167 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 146,167 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility118Power Train53Air Bags48Fuel and Propulsion System48Engine40Electrical System24
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.