Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet S10. The number one most common problem is related to the hood latch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the hatchback/liftgate lock (one problem).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Chevrolet S10

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
2
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems
1

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

The Hood Latch problem

Hood latch and safety catch failed allowing hood to blow back against the windshield while driving.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

I have a 1997 s-10 chev. Truck. At a party a friend and I were sitting on the tail-gate of the truck. Surprisingly the cables supporting the gate had broken. I called on local chev. Dealer and ask if they felt any responsibility. They ask me if I had received a letter regarding tailgate problems.   Read details...


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