I have read of a saftey recall on this vehical with the exact description of what happened to me, I should have had plenty of distance to stop, it's only a small pick up, I know for certian I have a fully loaded work truck a Ford 3/4 ton econoline van and I know I could have stopped that vehicle in time. I was standing on the brakes, they just wouldnt do anything, in an emergency they just don't cut the mustard. I had extensive front end damage, and my neek has been not feeling good ever since. My father in law gave this truck to my wife hen he was no longer able to drive, and it was told to me he had the truck into the shop repeatedly for the same thing since it was new. Seems to me GM should make it right and the body collision, beings they have known about it and havent done squat, and pay for my pain and medical.

- Frederick, MD, USA

There are 8 safety recalls on the Chevy S10.1997.the companys state my vehicle is not on the list of these recalls.but my vehicles has all of these defects.and ive been very lucky I have not been in an accident yet due to these issues.ive been very lucky.but peoples luck always runs out.I cant afford another vehicle and its breaking me financially by fixing this one.

- Mexico, NY, USA

The brake line on my 1997 Chevy S-10 burst leading to total loss of braking capability...luckily there was no accident... an emergency repair at a nearby station cost me $800... they replaced only one side of braking system (the side that burst)... I tried to contact Chevy to get them to repair the other side (that will likely burst) and they said "no" - not covered.

- Stamford, CT, USA

While driving at 35 mph the consumer could heard a squeaking sound coming from the front end. The dealer examined the vehicle and found that the vehicle needed new brake pads, rotors and calipers.

- Temecula, CA, USA

The vehicle was letting off exhaust fumes into the vehicle, which put the driver and the passenger to sleep. The driver was awakened by a police siren. The consumer suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. The brakes failed to perform as designed when they were applied. The consumer stated she suffered muscle and nerve damage due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

- Center Ossipee, NH, USA

While driving, the brakes failed.

- Burbank, CA, USA

Consumer stated the built-in wear indicators never made a high-pitched warning sound to indicate brake failure. However, there was a loud grinding noise coming from the left front tire and was also heard when coming to a stop. Rotors, disc, wheel cylinder and brake pads had to be replaced.

- Clermont, FL, USA

1st instance brakes did not stop vehicle on icy pavement. 2nd instance, in panic situation, pedal went nearly to the floor and vehicle continued to move approx. 200 feet before crashing.

- Burnsville, MN, USA

Vehicle seemed to speed up while driver applied brakes.

- West Allis, WI, USA