Chevy S10 2nd Gen Buyers Guide 1994-2004 (Exterior, Interior, Specs, Common Issues)
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- Chevy S-10 Complete Buyer's Guide and Used truck Buying Advice!
2nd Gen Chevy S10 Buyers Guide. This video will cover in detail the 2nd generation Chevy S-10 built from 1994-2004 for the USA market. We cover all of the aspects of the S10 compact pickup truck, from its exterior, the interior design and materials, the 2.2L and the 4.3L engines available, and the common problems or issues with the truck.
We also take a look at several different Chevrolet concept trucks, like the Highlander Truck Concept shown at the 1993 Chicago Auto Show, The 1997 Chevy Hugger Concept which would become the S-10 Extreme, and the Extreme T-Top concept truck that had removable glass roofs like the Camaro T-Top coupe.
S10 Common problems are also covered. We talk about potential rust issues on the frame and the wheel arches and cab corners. Also, we talk about the 2.2L timing chain and tensioner, 4cyl potential head gasket issues, and 4 cylinder exhaust flex pipe that can rust or break off, causing a very loud exhaust sound. For the 4.3L Vortec V6, we discuss the intake manifold gaskets that can break or dissolve creating a coolant leak or coolant loss.
A complete buyer's guide and related information if you're looking to purchase a used S10 Truck.
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I own a 97 S10. She has the 4.3 with an automatic. Even though she has over 250,000 miles, she still runs like new.
Me and my grandpa are fixing up a 2000 s-10 with an extend cab (tan color) and it will be my first vehicle! I’m excited to start driving!
My Chevy s10 have 291,000 miles , still going strong..
I bought my S-10 brand new in 2002. It was October and new 2003 were arriving so mine was on sale. $11K plus tax. It is the short bed and regular cab. It is the LS model. It has the 2.2 Liter with 5 speed standard transmission. I live in the south so there is no rust or whatsoever. The rims are five spoke aluminum. It actually has only 114K miles in the odometer. I took public transportation to work so I only drove it 3 miles a day to the bus terminal for 12 years before I retired. I have been driving this truck to Canada every year. 2K miles round trip. It also has taken me to Florida several times and Texas as well. Mostly highway miles but it is my regular daily driver around here as well. At 100K miles I got new spark plugs, wires and brakes replaced. I believed I replaced tires (Michelin) 3 times since new. Changed oil every 5K miles. The radiator was replaced because the glue holding the plastic dried. The color is pewter with black interior. It's been an excellent vehicle. Never abused and changed gears decently so clutch has never been replaced. I have it for 19 years now. I love my little truck.
I hate the algorithm, YT isn't smart enough to know that I already own a S-10, no need to sell me one.
Just bought a S10 Xtreme with 160,000 miles. It is Flamingo Orange and only spent $2,500. Absolutely love it.
I have a 2003 with over 222k mi. One of the best experiences of my life.
I am the 2nd owner of a 03 S10 LS 4.3L 2rwd. Got her at roughly at 165k. Very good truck! I had to do the intake manifold gasket at 225k, which was leaking coolant. Fuel pump at about 205k. No other issues, built like a rock!! She is now at 248k. and still goes like a rocket!!
Had an 83,clutch stiff as a board, failed smog check, heater motor failed, door did not close properly, sold it lost 1000,never buy another one. On second Toyota truck, wrecked first one
Mine’s onyx black with gold stripes. 4.3L v6. Dad said “she’s yours” when I was 14. She’s my pride and joy.
I have a 2001 extended cab 2.2 4 banger auto with a/c. At 136K they'll have to pry my cold dead fingers from it.... I absolutely LOVE it. Only VERY MINOR repairs. Replaced the battery, replaced the serpentine belt and tensioner, replaced the 3rd door opener latch with after market metal, brakes, gas, oil and tires. The absolute best vehicle I've ever owned at 68 years old. This vehicle converted me from a STAUNCH MOPAR GUY to a Chevy guy. EXCELLENT Vehicle. If mine should ever die, I'll look for another one with a 4.3 V-6. Terrific little truck !
I’ve had 3 so far, getting another one soon and hopefully many more
My first S10 was a 1985. I bought it brand-new for $6,100 and drove it for 12 years. It was super-stripped, had an Isuzu 4-cylinder engine, two-wheel drive and manual transmission. It got like a thousand miles per gallon and never gave me ANY trouble. It ALWAYS started, even on our sub-zero Minnesota winter days and nights. My second S10 is a 2001 LS 4X4 with full crew cab. I bought it used for $5,000 and am still driving it 10 years later. With the 4-wheel-drive and a good set of tires, not even a horrific Minnesota snowstorm can stop it, which is perfect for me as I am a first responder and need to be able to get to work no matter what the road conditions are. Thanks for the awesome, informative video!
I’ve got a 2000 S-10 4.3L Automatic with 120K miles and it still runs awesome. A really nice little pickup.
I watched just to see the common failures for the 4.3 s10 and you hit the head on the nail brother. My intake gasket failed at 222k miles and had to replace. Other than that, my 2000 4x4 s10 has given 0 issues. Regular oil changes and tire rotations... thing is a champ. With 222k miles I've only done a radiator change, water pump, thermo housing, thermostat, and my cats got clogged so I sawzalled and straight piped it (live in Florida) and the thing still runs like a champ at 222k miles I drive it to work everyday 60 miles. Oh and orginal AC still blowing.
Great info on the coolest best mini truck ever made!, I bought my 2002 s-10 standard cab, 4.3 eng. W/62.000+ miles 2017. Black very good cond. A 1 owner truck w/no rust. Was looking for a daily driver that I could put my other chevy wheels & bigger tires on, w/no problem! First actual truck ever owned. Don't really like what came out as mini truck ( colarado ) 0'4 on!!!!. Chevy dropped the ball!!! As far as small trucks go!!!. Thanks again!!.
I just picked up a 1996 S-10 2.2L extended cab a couple of weeks ago for $500
Currently have a 2001 Sonoma crew cab, with 180,000 miles. Only major problem was the transmission. Previous owner probably never changed the transmission fluid. I did and it solved the problem.
Bought mine new in 03, Sonoma zr2 4x4. Only new car I've ever bought. Drove it for a couple months, I hen moved back east and gave it to my dad. He hadn't had a new car in years, and I had my 100 year anniversary dyna super glide to ride. Dad used to drive it to my house a couple times a week. He liked the track, so it got exhaust, chipped, racing brake system, multispark ignition, you name it. Dad passed in 2020 at the beginning of coviid, and I had to be executor to get his affairs in order. He had multiple vehicles, suburban, Yukon, 2 bmw bikes(he bought the 05 r1150r rockstar to ride cross country with me when I moved home a 2nd time. 2 boats, and multiple storage units. I found the Sonoma with two old box trucks in a storage yard close to the house. Completely loaded down with stuff inside and out, all tires flat, intake manifold in pieces in truck, both box trucks were the same. My buddy helped me tow it to my house after I paid storage, and we got it fired up that day. The sound of the hi flow exhaust brought tears. Same sound as when dad used to pull up. I spent the next year+ putting that truck back together. Spent over 15k. Just got back from a road trip to Colorado with my 600lbs Honda rancher 4x4 in the bed. 4k miles roundtrip in 11 days. Odometer now reads 196k, and I wouldn't sell this truck for less than I paid new in LA when I bought it. Typical Sonoma issues being vacuum system, spiderweb injectors, blew the tranny cooler and had to rebuild, vacuum ball replaced in Colorado. These are pieces of functional artwork, and mine will be on the road for as long as I can find parts for it.