MYRModel Year Report

1997 Chevrolet S Pickup

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1997 Chevrolet S Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:17.437Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002
1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002
1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 2 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2001 2002: 12 complaints 2002

1997: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19944
19953
19962
19972
200010
20016
200212

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure.

Show complaint excerpts

Recently purchased 1997 chevy s-10. Investigating why dashboard is loose and wobbly, found broken attachment tab/nut under passenger side dash. Welds are broken and look defective.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-28

Power train

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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The transmission was rebuilt at 60 k miles, $1600. The transmission again shifts hard from 1ST to 2ND. It is being rebuilt again at 107 k miles, same problem. GM has to know there is a weakness built into this vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-27

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-07-23 Windshield wiper failure

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Chevrolet S Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1997 Chevrolet S Pickup reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Chevrolet S Pickup?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet S Pickup have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.