Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

Table 1 shows 14 common power train related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet S10. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (five problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Chevrolet S10

The Automatic Transmission problem

Sunshell in transmission broken twice within 2 years, repair shop states heavy duty sunshell has been released to replace the inferior sunshell that was designed for the 1997 Chevrolet s-10 pickup. Repair shop states this is a common problem. Repairs each time totalling in excess of $2,000. 00.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Around the end of the warranty period, my truck started shifting into "second" gear hard after driving at highway speeds. Toward the end of a 200 mile trip, the transmission failed and no longer has a "second" gear. The truck had 48,023 miles on it.   Read details...

The Clutch problem

Fluid leaks from clutch slave cylinder, causing loss of vehicle control.   Read details...


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