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1997 Chevrolet S10 electrical system problems

The 1997 Chevrolet S10 has 25 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

25

Electrical System complaints

4%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

00V069200Electrical SystemMarch 3, 2000 · 576 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION 1 ELECTRIC LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY THAT COULD FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT.

Consequence

HEAT COULD BUILD UP WITHIN THE CHARGE PORT AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY WITH A REDESIGNED CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY.

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet S10 have?

NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet S10 electrical system — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1997 Chevrolet S10 electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 00V069200.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.