NHTSA Campaign #07E021000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

MARCH 12
2007

742 vehicles recalled

1997 CHEVROLET S10 -- Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, P/nos. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an O'ring and retainer.

Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E021000 »

NHTSA Campaign #03V159000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

APRIL 28
2003

1,755,876 vehicles recalled

1997 CHEVROLET S10 -- On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.

If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.

Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on June 19, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V159000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V159000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

JUNE 16
2000

306 vehicles recalled

1997 CHEVROLET S10 -- Vehicle description: Electric pickup trucks. A condition in which the fuel-fired heater fill pipe ground strap contacts the rear passenger side brake pipe.

This could wear off the corrosion protection on the brake pipe, leading to premature corrosion and eventual loss of brake pipe integrity. When brake pipe integrity is lost, brake fluid leakage can occur.

Dealers will relocate the ground strap attachment, inspect the brake pipe for wear, and replace the brake pipe if necessary. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V159000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V069200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

MARCH 03
2000

576 vehicles recalled

1997 CHEVROLET S10 -- 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.

Heat could build up within the charge port and a fire could result.

Dealers will replace the charge port assembly with a redesigned charge port assembly. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V069200 »

NHTSA Campaign #98V177000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

AUGUST 04
1998

354 vehicles recalled

1997 CHEVROLET S10 -- Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks equipped with electric drive. Rapid fogging of the interior glass can occur within two minutes after the heat is turned on if (1) the outside temperature is between 35 and 76 degrees Fahrenheit and (2) water has collected on the heat exchanger during previous operation of the air conditioning.

If rapid fogging were to occur during driving, it could obstruct the driver's vision increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Owners are being provided with a caution label and supplemental insert for their owner's manual advising them to follow a "stop and wait" procedure to help avoid window fogging while driving. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V177000 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V146001 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SEPTEMBER 11
1997

146,167 vehicles recalled

1997 CHEVROLET S10 -- Vehicle description: Light duty passenger pickup trucks equipped with 4.3L engines. The front brake line can contact the left-hand side of the engine oil pan causing the brake line to wear to the point of brake fluid loss during brake application.

Brake fluid loss can reduce braking effectiveness and increase stopping distances resulting in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Dealers will inspect the clearance between the oil pan and the brake line. If the clearance is 6mm or less, dealers will install an additional brake line clip and if there was contact between the oil pan and brake line, the front brake line will be replaced. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V146001 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V096001 SEAT BELTS

JUNE 12
1997

586,058 vehicles recalled

1997 CHEVROLET S10 -- Vehicle description: Extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. The outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.

If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.

Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V096001 »