Component Record

Chevrolet S10 1998 Visibility Problems

212 distinct owners reported a visibility problem on the 1998 Chevrolet S10 - 35% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage212 complaints

212 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V177000Reported August 4, 1998 - 354 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 354 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes84 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 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.