1997 Chevrolet S10 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1997 Chevrolet S10, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 89,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “stopping distance” (15% of reports).
- 95service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 89,000median miles at failure
- 13mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 10%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 14 of 95 complaints (15%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 11 of 95 complaints (12%)
- Floor causing: mentioned in 7 of 95 complaints (7%)
- Pedal goes: mentioned in 7 of 95 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 95 complaints, 13 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet S10 service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: electric pickup trucks. A condition in which the fuel-fired heater fill pipe ground strap contacts the rear passenger side brake pipe.
Risk: This could wear off the corrosion protection on the brake pipe, leading to premature corrosion and eventual loss of brake pipe integrity. When brake pipe integrity is lost, brake fluid leakage can occur.
Fix: Dealers will relocate the ground strap attachment, inspect the brake pipe for wear, and replace the brake pipe if necessary.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3l engines. The front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.
Risk: Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. If the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I have read of a saftey recall on this vehical with the exact description of what happened to me, i should have had plenty of distance to stop, it's only a small pick up, i know for certian i have a fully loaded work truck a ford 3/4 ton econoline van and i know i could have stopped that vehicle in…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet s10 pickup. While driving at speeds of 10 mph and approaching a stop sign applying the brakes, the brake fluid abnormally leaked from the vehicle. He was able to slowly drive the vehicle to his residence and then to a local independent mechanic. The mechanic…
There are 8 safety recalls on the chevy s10.1997.the companys state my vehicle is not on the list of these recalls.but my vehicles has all of these defects.and ive been very lucky i have not been in an accident yet due to these issues.ive been very lucky.but peoples luck always runs out.i cant…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1997 Chevrolet S10s have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 95 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 1997 Chevrolet S10 (20% of the 469 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet S10 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 89,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 1997 Chevrolet S10?
The most frequent phrase is “stopping distance”, in 14 of 95 complaints, followed by “brakes failed” (11).
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