CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Chevrolet S-10 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 613 complaints with NHTSA, including 61 crashes, 9 fires, 40 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (208 reports).
1998 Chevrolet S-10 recalls
Most common 1998 Chevrolet S-10 problems
Problem areas named in the 613 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 208 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 75 |
| Electrical System | 58 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 51 |
| Seats | 48 |
| Power Train | 44 |
| Structure | 43 |
| Air Bags | 37 |
| Suspension | 26 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 22 |
What owners report
WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. UNABLE TO GET THEM TO TURN BACK ON. SEEMS TO BE EERILY SIMILAR TO A PREVIOUS RECALL (03V159000) OF EARLIER YEAR MODEL VEHICLES. RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED ASAP TO COVER 1998+ YEAR MODEL VEHICLES
I JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK USED AND SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. IT DOES THIS WHETHER IT IS STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET OR A HIGHWAY, TURNING, BRAKING, HOT OR COLD WEATHER, ETC. IT IS UNSAFE WHEN IT IS RAINING BECAUSE THE WIPERS DO NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD OF RAIN, SNOW, SLEET, WATER FROM OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD PASSING OR AHEAD OF YOU OR SLEET. YOU CANNOT SEE CLEARLY WHERE YOU ARE DRIVING. I WAS TOLD BY A FRIEND THEY HAD A RECALL ON THE 1997 WIPER MOTOR ON HIS S10 TRUCK. THOUGHT THIS MIGHT BE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE TWO OWNERS BEFORE ME HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH IT. I AM NOT SURE WHO THE ORGINAL OWNER IS OR WAS.
MY PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T WORK. MY SEATBELTS COME UNDONE WHEN I'M DRIVING WHICH IS A MAJOR ISSUE FOR SAFETY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT DROVE THROUGH A RED LIGHT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND LOWER BACK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A DEALER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE CRASH AND TRANSFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 136,000. *TT UPDATED 8/30/18*JB
WHILE IN MOTION ON THE FREEWAY, THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE UNDER THE TRUCK BED FAILED AND THE SPARE TIRE DROPPED TO THE GROUND. AFTER IT FELL, A SECOND SAFETY CABLE USED TO PREVENT THEFT OF THE TIRE WAS CAUSING THE TIRE TO DRAG BEHIND THE VEHICLE FOR AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF MILES. WHILE PULLING OVER, THE SAFETY CABLE ALSO FAILED DUE TO RUBBING AGAINST THE GROUND AND THE TIRE CAME FULLY LOOSE FROM THE TRUCK. ANOTHER VEHICLE BEHIND THE TRUCK RAN INTO THE TIRE BUT NO MAJOR ACCIDENT OCCURRED. BOTH VEHICLES WERE ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE LOOSE SPARE TIRE AND THE LOOSE SAFETY CABLE LOCK WERE RECOVERED, HOWEVER, THE BROKEN PIECE FOR THE TIRE HOIST WAS NOT RECOVERABLE. DAMAGED/FAILED HARDWAR
1998 Chevrolet S-10 questions
Does the 1998 Chevrolet S-10 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1998 Chevrolet S-10: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery; Exterior Lighting; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet S-10?
Based on 613 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (208), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (75), Electrical System (58).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Chevrolet S-10 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.