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1997 Chevrolet S10 transmission problems

The 1997 Chevrolet S10 has 55 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

55

Transmission complaints

10%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

What owners report

VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVEWAY/IN GATE, VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND RUNNING. ITJUMPED INTO GEAR BY ITSELF AND RAN AWAY AND ENDED UP IN A CREEK, GM CONTACTED AND HELPED PULL THE CAR OUT. DEALER WILL BE CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 1, 1998 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet S10 have?

NHTSA has 55 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet S10 transmission — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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.