1997 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2WD
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- Photo: 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer V6 Automatic 4.3 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Blazer 4.3 by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995-2005 Chevrolet Blazer S-10 02 Side by Interesting.cars.insta, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer V6 Automatic 4.3 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, rear 3.30.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2WD is a 190-hp 4.3-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $21,031 MSRP.
It makes 190 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 250 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.
The S-10 Blazer measures 174.7 inches long on a 100.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,031 ($42,586 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.3L Vortec V6 (CSFI) |
| Displacement | 4.3 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque | 250 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Injection Type | Central sequential fuel injection (CSFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15.0 in |
| Tires Front | 205/75R15 |
| Tires Rear | 205/75R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.7 in |
| Width | 67.8 in |
| Height | 66 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Chevrolet S-10.
469 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Chevrolet S-10
Owner Complaints
469 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Chevrolet S-10 (63 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 34 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Visibility | 112 |
| Service Brakes | 100 |
| Hydraulic | 94 |
| Power Train | 48 |
| Air Bags | 47 |
| Fuel System | 43 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1997 CHEVROLET S-10. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.