Component Record

Chevrolet S10 1998 Brakes Problems

84 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1998 Chevrolet S10 - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage84 complaints

84 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.

97V218000Reported November 24, 1997 - 19,716 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 19,716 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility212 Electrical System57 Engine52 Seats48 Power Train42 Vehicle Structure42

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 November 1, 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.