1997 Chevrolet S10 air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 48 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet S10, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 38 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 24 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 38 crashes, 24 injuries.
What owners wrote
Truck was involved in a head on crash traveling about 45 MPH, and there was no deployment of driver's side air bag. Truck was totalled.
Air bag light continuously illuminated on the dashboard. Also, engine stalled, and there were no power brakes or power steering. It was an a electrical problem.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet S10
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 118 complaints
- Brakes 117 complaints
- Fuel system 48 complaints
- Transmission 42 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Body & structure 20 complaints