1997 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup
1997 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
There are also 8 Chevrolet recalls » 8 defect investigations » 45 TSBs » for the Chevrolet S-10 Pickup.
Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.
ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.
SUSPENSION:FRONT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- TSB #01225 -- ENGINE COOLANT LEAK AT INTAKE GASKET. * MJ (NHTSA ID #10007717, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #990602012D -- SUBJECT REGARDING RUST IN COOLING SYSTEM, HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS (FLUSH COOLING SYSTEM). NLM (NHTSA ID #634218, APRIL 01 2002)
- TSB #990602012C -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT (NHTSA ID #623086, JUNE 01 2001)
- TSB #990602012B -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT (NHTSA ID #611277, FEBRUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #990602012A -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OVERHEAT CONDITION OR THE COOLANT RESERVOIR HAS RUST IN IT. *TT (NHTSA ID #609717, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #990602012 -- CONDITIONS WITH HEATER INOPERATIVE, BLOWS COLD AIR, ENGINE OVERHEATS, AND RUST IN THE COOLANT SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #606523, JUNE 01 1999)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #030601024A -- RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004301, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #01727 -- 4.3 L35 LU3 RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE FROM ENGINE. SIT BULLETIN 1457619. *TT (NHTSA ID #10006363, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #030601024 -- RATTLE NOISE IN ENGINE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004371, AUGUST 01 2003)
- TSB #776001 -- INFORMATION CONCERNING ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE OR TAP NOISE BEFORE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE (REPLACE PISTON AND/OR ROD ASSEMBLIES). AK (NHTSA ID #52935, JULY 01 1997)
- TSB #776001 -- KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING (NHTSA ID #51302, MARCH 01 1997)
- TSB #3081 -- SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND P0300 WHEN TOWING, CRUISING UPHILL OR ON HARD ACCELERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010375, no date provided)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- TSB #0206125002 -- CERTAIN ELECTRIC TRUCKS WITH PANASONIC (TP-6) LEAD ACID BATTERY PACKS MAY HAVE A REDUCTION IN DRIVE RANGE, PARTICULARLY AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHARGING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS WITHOUT DRIVING. *TT (NHTSA ID #634796, JUNE 01 2002)
- TSB #866412 -- SUBJECT ON REDUCED RANGE OR DISABLED CHARGING. *YC (NHTSA ID #602823, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #866409 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REDUCED VEHICLE RANGE WITH NO CHANGE IN DRIVING HABITS OR THE STATE OF CHARGE (SOC) GAUGE SWEEPS / SWINGS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615093, JULY 01 1998)
- TSB #866408 -- VEHICLE CHARGES WITH IGNITION KEY "ON" BUT NOT "OFF". *YC (NHTSA ID #601393, MAY 01 1998)
- TSB #766406 -- CONDITION WITH TRUCK WILL NOT MOVE, CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE, SERVICE NOW LIGHT ON. *YC (NHTSA ID #600207, JANUARY 01 1998)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
POWER TRAIN
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #030730056 -- 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005566, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #010730021 -- THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT (NHTSA ID #619742, MAY 01 2001)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #00149D -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1996 - 1999 P32 MODELS. SIT BULLETIN 1416475. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005439, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #3031A -- DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) STAYS IN BULB CHECK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009647, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #00149C -- MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A P0300 SET AND A MISFIRE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 1996-1999 P32 AND THE 1996-2002 GMC C/K TRUCK. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004223, NOVEMBER 18 2003)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
- TSB #010501 -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT BATTERIES ARE NOT CHARGING AND A CHECK VEHICLE MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON THE CHARGER. *NLM (NHTSA ID #622680, MAY 01 2001)
- TSB #99022 -- INFORMATION ON SPECIAL POLICY - PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT BATTERY PACK CONVERSION. *TT (NHTSA ID #605940, MAY 01 1999)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE:BODY
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- TSB #020864007 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE THIRD DOOR IS HARD TO OPEN AND/OR THE DOOR HANDLE MAY BE BROKEN FOR 1996-2002 CHEVROLET AND GMC S/T EXTENDED CAB PICKUP MODELS.. *SLC (NHTSA ID #631292, MARCH 01 2002)
- TSB #250102 -- CONCERNS WITH EXCESSIVE EFFORT OR BREAKING OF THE THIRD DOOR HANDLE ON EXTENDED CAB PICK UPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #629723, JANUARY 25 2002)