Overview & Reviews

Chevy strengthens the 2WD S-10 frame by using tougher components. Refinements to the automatic transmission result in improved efficiency and smoother shifts. Four-wheel-drive models have lighter-weight plug-in half shafts. Two new colors are available.

• Fuel efficient base engine, sporty styling, powerful optional V-6, handy third door option

• Shabby build quality, low seating positions, rattly third door option.

User Reviews:

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  1997 S10 2dr LS Regular Cab - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By Mawarikomi - February 6 - 4:53 pm

  I bought my truck used from a dealer at 44k miles and took it only to 120k before I had enough. Quality was atrocious - interior panels cracked and fell off, mirrors fatigued and broke off. The truck would not start in humid (90%+), cold weather (especially 32-45F), really cold weather was fine. I got a head gasket leak at 80k and had to repair the tranny at about 110k (both those seem normal for the driving I did so not really a gripe). My brake lines blew out despite having been regularly inspected. Heres a positive note, the engine was awesome despite the head gasket and tranny. If the rest of the truck could have kept up with the engine the truck would have been a keeper.

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  A bit disappointed - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By oxguru - February 23 - 2:00 am

  I have been rather disappointed in this vehicle, considering my fathers 1993 Chevy Silverado is still going strong at over 100K miles. I only have about 66K miles, and have had, in the past three months, to put almost $1500 into this for things that should still be working fine. I have been pretty good about regular maintenance, so Ive been pretty annoyed of late. Time to trade in for a (gasp) foreign car make.

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  mixed review - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By Jim1243567 - December 15 - 2:00 am

  overall truck has been dependable. Looks good, body has held up well. v-6 has plenty of power. However, 4wd not working right out of showroom. I found out in snow storm. Trans went at 36437 miles, thats right 437 miles out of warranty. Caused by faulty switch for 4wd. Turning radius is very poor for such a small truck. Stepside box is too narrow, you cant fit a sheet of plywood in it. 3rd door rattles. Jump seat is useless.

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  1997 Chevy S10 LS 2WD Regular Cab Review - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By BCJ - July 11 - 2:00 am

  This truck is real nice to me. I drive it a lot, but mechanically it is not to strong. Ive had to replace the water pump and fan bracket and this truck only has 69,000 original miles on it.

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  Bought Used - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By StevL - July 4 - 2:00 am

  Bought this truck used for my 16 year old son. The V6 has good response and is a positive. Transmission had to have work after 5,000 miles. Side mirrors rattle terribly. Cab fairly noisey. Had to replace wiper motor after 3,000 miles. Two O2 sensors after 6,000 miles. At about 7,000 mile (now) the a/c compressor is leaking. This truck had one owner and looked very good for its age. I had it checked out by a Chevy dealership before purchase. Everything was checked to be in "Excellent" condition. Truck had 112,000 miles when purchased.

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  Biggest lemon ever built - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By Stomper - June 12 - 2:00 am

  Since day one never ran right with miss in engine and stalling spent most of first two years in service bays. Trans. died at 75000mi. Compressor died at 20000mi. Movement in rear axle since 50000mi. Chevy says that is ok no problem!!!. All S-10 have that problem, learn to live with it!!!!

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  Surprising reliability - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By cajun626 - August 7 - 2:00 am

  The ONLY reason I even considered buying a GM product was b/c I had a $4K rebate on my GM card. Im shocked, but I havent paid a dime for a repair yet (just maint.). Bad stuff - the 3rd door sticks sometimes and shakes, rattles and rolls and the 2.2L is weak.

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  Do not Purchase - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By BB - February 27 - 7:44 pm

  The overall build quality is very poor. Had transmission in to repair twice luckly during the warrantee. Interior rattles, squeeks, and parts have cracked. Rearview mirror has fell off several times, because the unit weighs 7-10lbs and the repair kit cannot hold it up. Emergancy brake has broke twice. Have trouble starting the vehicle several times when its damp and cold (left me strainded many times) mechanics cannot find out the problem.