How many recalls does the 1997 Chevrolet S Series have?

The 1997 Chevrolet S Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Chevrolet S Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 Chevrolet S Series?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

1997 Chevrolet S Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Chevrolet S Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“1997 chevrolet s10 tailgate cables/assemblies are a problem that needs to be recalled and addressed before anyone gets hurt from falling off these tailgates. These assemblies and cables are not protected from the elements and rust rapidly. Cables rust from inside out due to manufacturer not…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS · reported 2005-09-26

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Chevrolet S Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.