1998 Chevrolet S10 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 86 complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet S10, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 86 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 19 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 97,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 19 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle will not stop, causing an accident. Please provide further details.
1998 chevy blazer, brakes are slipping when coming to a complete stop, or moving under 10 MPH. I understand there is a recall for GM suv's ( NHTSA campaign number: 05v379000) and believe based on my experience the chevy blazer should be included in the recall.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet S10
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 212 complaints
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Seats 48 complaints
- Engine 44 complaints
- Body & structure 43 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Transmission 32 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints