Chevrolet S Series 1997
Model S Series made in 1997 by Chevrolet got 1 consumer complain as well as 22 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000601023A | 12/01/2001 | 000601023 | 628938 | Information used when diagnosing noise conditions such as engine rattle noise, spark knock at 2000 - 2500 rpm range, under a moderate to heavy load with a warmed up engine. *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 99066D | 12/01/2001 | 99066C | 628925 | Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle orhard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel inujector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt | 03/25/2002 |
| 000604003A | 12/01/2001 | 000604003 | 628905 | Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, especially after setting overnight. *tt | 03/22/2002 |
| 000604014 | 04/01/2000 | 6091427 | Some customers may comment on hard, no, or slow start, backfire or kickback during crank / start, grinding or unusual noises during crank, diagnostic trouble code p0338. *tt | 10/11/2000 | |
| 99066B | 05/01/2000 | 99066A | 613602 | Some owners may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. **mr | 07/25/2000 |
| 866504 | 08/01/1998 | 609635 | Engine exhibits a high idle or flare when shifting gears or disengaging the clutch such as when slowing down or stopping. | 04/05/2000 | |
| 876507A | 07/01/1998 | 609582 | Rough idle after start, when vehicle has sat overnight and poppets sticking. | 04/04/2000 | |
| 98776002 | 06/01/1998 | 601901 | Subject on accessory drive belt noise due to power steering pump pulley misalignment. *yc | 08/28/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 776508 | 02/01/1997 | 51355 | Dtc p0442 caused by a eveap vent (solenoid) valve leak. *ak | 12/20/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 99066A | 02/01/2000 | 99066 | 612133 | Some vehicles may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start due to a deposit build up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). *tt | 06/06/2000 |
| 99066 | 11/01/1999 | 6089206 | Special policy adjustment covering the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) failure condition. *tt | 01/14/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 867117 | 07/01/1998 | 615077 | Brief information regarding rusty transmission fluid level indicator. *tt | 12/27/2000 | |
| 837110A | 08/01/1998 | 609641 | Park/neutral position switch connector cannot be removed. yd | 04/05/2000 | |
| 990730004A | 10/01/1999 | 990730004 | 6089191 | A condition with a rusty transmission fluid level indicator / transmission oil filler tube. *tt | 01/14/2000 |
| 767202 | 03/01/1997 | 52594 | Transmission grinds on a 1-2 or 2-3 shift (contact technical assistance for exchange). *tw | 12/20/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 98837110 | 05/01/1998 | 601414 | Technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park/neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *yc | 08/04/1998 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 000850002 | 04/01/2000 | 614398 | Concerns with premature weare of the cover material on the driver's or passenger seat cushion in the outboard recliner hinge area. *tt | 10/13/2000 | |
| 990940004 | 01/01/2000 | 731611 | 609743 | General motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt | 04/07/2000 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| 010863001 | 08/01/2001 | 01-08-63-001 | 625268 | Subject on hood hinge rattle coming from either or both front corners of the instrument panel near the hood hinge areas for 1995 - 2002 pickup and utility models. *et | 11/19/2001 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 00148 | 11/17/2000 | 616390 | Service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle, or hard start due to a deposit build-up on the sequential central port fuel injector (scpi) poppet valve(s). the deposit build-up may cause injector poppets to stick closed. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 99066A | 02/01/2000 | 99066 | 609762 | Some vehicles that are registered in california, equipped with a 4.3l, 5.0l or 5.7l engine and california emissions, may experience a service engine soon light, misfire, rough idle or hard start. *tt | 04/10/2000 |
| 000604003 | 01/01/2000 | 876507A | 609696 | Some customers may comment on rough idle after start up, and / or a service engine soon (ses) light illuminated. *tt | 04/06/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 09/26/2005 | 109000 | 3 | 03/07/1999 |
| 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 sealing them properly with plastic, or making out of stainless steel. ongoing problem and everyone knows it. *nm | |||