1998 Chevrolet S-10 LS
1GCCS1941W8251381
Vehicle history report for the 1998 Chevrolet S-10 LS (VIN 1GCCS1941W8251381). Silver. 226,555 mi reported. Registered in In. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 1998 Chevrolet S-10.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 660 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Chevrolet S-10, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 660
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1998 Chevrolet S-10.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
WIPERS JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN. UNABLE TO GET THEM TO TURN BACK ON. SEEMS TO BE EERILY SIMILAR TO A PREVIOUS RECALL (03V159000) OF EARLIER YEAR MODEL VEHICLES. RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED ASAP TO COVER 1998+ YEAR MODEL VEHICLES
NHTSA ODI #11360967VISIBILITY/WIPER
I JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK USED AND SOMETIMES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. IT DOES THIS WHETHER IT IS STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET OR A HIGHWAY, TURNING, BRAKING, HOT OR COLD WEATHER, ETC. IT IS UNSAFE WHEN IT IS RAINING BECAUSE THE WIPERS DO NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD OF RAIN, SNOW, SLEET, WATER FROM OT…
NHTSA ODI #11083341SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
MY PARKING BRAKE DOESN'T WORK. MY SEATBELTS COME UNDONE WHEN I'M DRIVING WHICH IS A MAJOR ISSUE FOR SAFETY.
NHTSA ODI #11066524AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 CHEVROLET S10. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT DROVE THROUGH A RED LIGHT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND LOWER BACK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. TH…
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11055884WHEELS
WHILE IN MOTION ON THE FREEWAY, THE SPARE TIRE HOIST CABLE UNDER THE TRUCK BED FAILED AND THE SPARE TIRE DROPPED TO THE GROUND. AFTER IT FELL, A SECOND SAFETY CABLE USED TO PREVENT THEFT OF THE TIRE WAS CAUSING THE TIRE TO DRAG BEHIND THE VEHICLE FOR AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF MILES. WHILE PULLING OVER, THE SAFETY CABLE ALSO FAILED DUE TO RUBBING AGAINST THE GROUN…
NHTSA ODI #11031644ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY PICKUP WAS SITTING IN FRONT OF MY HOME WHEN IT WOULDN'T START. I RAISED THE HOOD AND A RAT WAS UNDER THE HOOD WITH DEBRIS WITH PIECES OF HOSES AND INSULATION FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER REMOVING THE DEBRIS I COULD SEE THE WIREING COATINGS AND THE HOSES WERE ALL CHEWED AND MISSING WITH PART OF IT IN THE DEBRIS. I HAD DISCOVERED THE SAME TYPE OF DAMAGE TO …
NHTSA ODI #10970017SERVICE BRAKES
RUSTED BRAKE LINES. ALMOST TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING.
NHTSA ODI #10820683ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALL POWER IS LOST. ALL LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL COME ON AS IF THE TRUCK WERE JUST STARTED. "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT COMES ON. SOMETIMES THE TRUCK RESTARTS AND CONTINUES WORKING AND OTHER TIMES IT STALLS COMPLETELY AS IF THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF. THIS HAPPENS AT RANDOM TIMES AND IN RANDOM SITUATIONS.…
NHTSA ODI #10779404+ 652 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1GCCS1941W8251381 valid?
1GCCS1941W8251381 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 1998 Chevrolet S-10.
Does the 1998 Chevrolet S-10 have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 1998 Chevrolet S-10. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 1998 Chevrolet S-10?
Comparable 1998 Chevrolet S-10 listings run roughly $500–$3,500, typically around $1,467 (from 6 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
Data last checked 30 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.