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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  Many Electrical and Engine Problems - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By jack - August 12 - 11:29 am

  I purchased this truck used from a local dealer with around 97,000 miles on it. It has had constant problems with electrical shorts in the wiring bundle. ECM circuit problems including fuel pump and ignition . I will never buy a S-10 again after reading all the comments on numerous sites . Chevy will continue to lose capital if they dont do a better job on quality control. Any one want a 97 s-10 cheap? Looking at Toyota after reading consumer reports.

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  Pretty Satisfied - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By Central VA - May 19 - 11:45 am

  Bought my S10 used 6 years ago, have driven it about 50K miles. Had to replace an alternator, battery and mirror, but otherwise nothing but tires and routine maintenance. Gas mileage isnt very good, but truck is good looking, fun to drive and comfortable. 5 speed and V6 are a good combination. Paid $9000 for it used, according to Edmunds, its still worth over $4300. Pretty darn good buy as far as I can tell.

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  Okay Car - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By Adam W. - April 21 - 3:08 pm

  I bought this truck with 135,000miles on it. About 2000 miles later I needed a new transmission. At 142,000 I needed a new gas line, brake line, and gas tank. I still need to get a O2 sensor, fuel sensor, new shocks, my transmission still isnt that great, and the gas mileage for a 4 cylinder isnt that great. All in all I wish I just bought a nice sedan..

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  Good so far - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By jpearce - September 17 - 8:27 am

  Just bought the pickup in sept 2005. It is a black reg cab SB LS/ZR2 model.An excellent, sharp looking truck! I picked it up with only 20,000 miles, being a 1997!! and have put around 600 0n it. So far it is great but the rear wheels ABS sensor failed and is being replaced on warranty.

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  Alright car - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By Adam - August 30 - 12:24 pm

  I bought the car with 135k miles on it and within 800 miles I needed a new transmission, but other than that its a good truck to have

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  Most Reliable Vehicle I Ever Owned - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By OregonDan - August 18 - 2:00 am

  I just read through a few of the S-10 reviews and thought I should add my 2 cents. Purchased the truck for $10K drove it over 100,000 miles and never had any problems except for a burned out fuse ($5) and I replaced myself... and Im NOT mechanically inclined. I sold the truck in 2001 for $5100 with 110K miles and regret not keeping it longer. Used it for commuting to college and hauling firewood. Great little truck. I may have gotten the 1 out of 1000... but sold the truck to a manager at Pepsi for his daughter and he informed me that Pepsi runs a fleet of lil S-10 trucks and all of them have passed 100K miles+ with little to none problems.

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  1997 S10 Etx Cab - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By Deerehere - April 19 - 2:00 am

  I bought this truck new 7 years ago. I has been a great running and reliable truck.

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  My S-10 - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By papaptl - April 12 - 2:00 am

  No mechanical trouble in 14 mos. ownership, even though I just turned 151k mi. I just do regular maintenance and put a set of tires on her.

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  Piece of Junk - 1997 Chevrolet S-10
  By Jhow0672 - April 1 - 2:00 am

  Only 66,000 miles but already had driveshaft fall off, computer died, radiator leak, water pump died, intake manifold leaked, air-conditioning died, windshield wipers had a manufacturing defect that I fixed myself.. generally unreliable truck.

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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.