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#21 of 80 Just Saying Hi... by chevy_s10_ls Sep 11, 2002 (1:26 pm)
Just Saying Hi...   Am new to the P/U scene.   My wife decided a few weeks ago that I needed a "new" toy to play with.. so she went out and got me a 99 S-10 LS extended cab.   It has a 4.3 V-6 Vortec and 4 speed automatic. Mileage on it is just a tad over 36,000. In addition, she also picked up a extra 36 month/36,000 mile extended warranty just for the heck of it.   She saw the custom bed liner, but at the time she first looked at it, didn't realize that it also had a class III Hidden Hitch receiver.   Well I guess you know where that leaves me now.. (LOL) I'll sure be giving her alot of " love'n " in the future.. (LOL).   As it stands, I'm nothing but happy with the purchase she made.
#22 of 80 Purchased a used '94 S10 p/u by pecanwoods Oct 20, 2002 (9:45 am)
Hi All;    I just bought a used '94 pick-up, because I loved the test drive (Mom came along and liked it, too). I tried out other trucks, but enjoyed simply driving this one, beyond its utilitarian function for my work.    However, I do not speak "car"...could you folks please explain to me the following terms: Vortex engine; 4.3 (I think it's the block!?!); and, the S10's "LS" classification...none of the websites explain this stuff. Thank you so much. Replies to this message: liltrkbighp (Nov 02, 2004 8:21 am)
#23 of 80 2002 4WD ext cab by eoghan Oct 22, 2002 (6:11 pm)
Mine was built in February of 2002. I read the 2003's have a new fuel injection system. Did the later 2002's have the new system? Previously owned, similarly equipped, S-10 vehicles averaged 18-19 mpg, this one gets more like 15-16 mpg. I would like to hear what other owners experience. Other than that the new one is an improvement, particularly the 4 wheel disc brakes.
#24 of 80 gas gauge by yellowdr Nov 23, 2002 (9:37 pm)
HI,   I haven't been on the board for a while but when I saw the gauge question I had to jump in. The gas gauge is similar to the one in my old '69' Malibu. Once it hit the 1/2 mark the gauge can dive to empty. I have heard of this problem from many others. I find that on "E" the tank can have as much as 4 gallons.   I don't trust it though. I fill up at 250 miles normally.   I hope that GM comes out with a fix. Here's hoping.   Otherwise, we love this crew cab. My wife really likes it and that is unusual for her to like a truck. I added a Jerico cap and it is ideal for holiday travel to the relatives with the 2 kids/car seats, 2 dogs, luggage and baby gear.   Keep your eyes open for door problems. I first heard of this problem on Edmunds and my dealer admitted that they had a rear door just 'break'. Mine was getting stiff and making noise so they checked it out and lubed it up.
#25 of 80 Mileage by yellowdr Nov 23, 2002 (9:42 pm)
Just to reply to inquiry...   Our 2002 crew cab 4x4 gets 15-18 around town and on a back road commute to work. It gets 19-23 on the road so far depending on speed and how long we sit in traffic. The best mileage of 24 mpg was on one trip averaging 55 mph. Since we usually travel 65 mph, we haven't seen that mileage repeated yet.
#26 of 80 Pa winter by yellowdr Dec 07, 2002 (6:54 pm)
I am not often pleased enough in a product to write about it but this past week provided what I considered to be a test for my S10. I was wrong.   We just experienced a nice 7-9 inches of snow in our area that kept most people at home. There was a layer of ice under the snow as well. Schools were closed and the roads were not plowed. After 1/2 day of work, we were sent home....in the middle of the snow. Dispite stopping to clean the ice off the wipers and being stopped at the base of hills while others 'burned' their way up the hill, I was able to drive the back roads without incidence.     This being deer season I managed to get my first day off in too long, so I took my S-10 up to a friends property. Not only was I pleased with how this truck handled the snow off road, but when I met a Pathfinder coming the other direction on the one way trail, the little S10 just went up in the woods to let the Pathfinder through. I thought that this would be a test of the ground clearance. I am happy to report that it didn't. It was as sure-footed as driving in town.   I know this 2001 S10 doesn't have the profile of the Z package or the "aggressive features?" of the frontier, or a V-8 like the Dakota to which the S10 was compared in the small truck category. But I hope Chevy keeps making this small truck. I understand that(Isuzu)will replace the S10 with the "Colorado" as a midsize truck. It's a shame that a best seller like the S10 can't stay in the market. I'll bet if Chevy put a diesel' engine in the S10 it would find a new market share. Maybe someone from GM reads these postings?   For me, the S10 won out over Nissans new plastic truck, the Ford Ranger, and the Dakotas(all the Dakotas around here need new transmissions). The only truck in its class that had more appeal was the Toyota that was $3000 more than the S10 and I couldn't afford it.   Oh, one more thing... the S10 did manage a respectable 15 mpg on a 1/2 tank using 4 wheel drive. That was better than expected.   Here's a vote to keep a truck like the S10 on the market...so I can replace this truck someday.
#27 of 80 NHTSA compaints by yellowdr Dec 29, 2002 (7:52 pm)
I read the article regarding "purchase of an extended warranty" and found the website to the national "complaint" safety organization (NHTSA).   I was concerned that about 1/3 or the 100 plus complaints lodged against the Chevy S-10 for the 2001 model were in regards to hydrolic brake failure. Nearly another 1/3 were related to serious transmission problems.   Dealerships were not viewed as taking these problems seriously.   I am not seeing those types of complaints posted in this forum. The site was well worth the look especially if you are considering the value of an extended warranty.   I do not know whether the number of complaints to the NHTSA are "normal" or unusual.   Any ideas? Replies to this message: ccbigchris074 (Jul 21, 2005 2:28 pm)
#28 of 80 options etc by chevyjoe1 Jan 01, 2003 (9:18 am)
HI KAREN... I WORK FOR A DEALERSHIP. I SEE ALOT OF PEOPLE DON'T SEEM TO KNOW WHAT IS AVAILABLE SOMETIMES. IF I SEE SOME QUESTIONS, I CAN LOOK IT UP IN AUTOBOOK AND RESPOND...LOVE TO HELP
#29 of 80 Old S-10 owner by luffnutt Mar 13, 2003 (6:57 pm)
When I say old, you can that two ways; I am 69 and shortly 70 years old and I have a 97 S-10, 2.2 L engine, 5 speed manual transmission with a regular cab and long bed. This plain model has air conditioning and the heavy duty suspension. It was bought new and a second vehicle and to date has less than 24,000 miles on it. The only part that broke so far is the the windshield wiper module, which I found I will be reimbersed for, cold solder joint. I never like the the New Vision transmission, grinding in neutral with the clutch engaged, and it wants an extra long pause between shifts, especially from first to second and second to third. If pushed too fast it feels like your are catching a tooth on the gear. Complained to the dealer three times and was told it was okay. Gave up in disgust. Get good gas mileage, 20 to 30 miles per gallon. Have had as much as 1600 pounds of sand in it,and didn't hurt anything, but drove quite carefully, for the 3 mile trip. No other problems, but it is rather mundane truck, but it serves the purpose for which I purchased it for. Went back to the dealer for a full size sedan, Impala and ended up with a Toyota Avalon. Dealers just can't get the hang off things, if you are not pleased with their service, you find other dealers who hungry for your business, I do enjoy these "gearhead" postings and you will see me again, tthat" a warning. joshing
#30 of 80 Height of 2000 s-10 pickup by battles Mar 17, 2003 (4:58 pm)
Does the rear end of a 2000 s-10 chevrolet extended cab sit higher that than a regular cab s-10

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