The Chevrolet S-10 is a compact pickup truck, introduced in 1982 and built through 2004. This truck, along with the similar GMC S-15 and the later Sonoma, replaced the earlier Chevrolet LUV, a model supplied by Isuzu. The S-10 itself was followed by the Chevrolet Colorado in 2005. Chevrolet S-10: 1982 to 2004 Following a decade of relying upon Isuzu to supply it with a small pickup truck, GM launched the Chevrolet S-10 and the GMC S-15, the latter renamed the GMC Sonoma in 1991. Upon introduction, the Chevrolet S-10 was offered as a regular cab and in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. An extended cab model followed in 1983. The first-generation Chevrolet S-10 was built from 1982 to 1993. The second-generation model was introduced in 1994 and …show more content…
Chevrolet also offered a 2.8-liter, V6 engine. Both engines were paired with a four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission. Both short- and long-bed versions were available with payloads ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 pounds. In addition to adding an extended cab model in 1983, Chevrolet brought in two new engines. A 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gas engine and an Isuzu-supplied 2.2-liter, diesel engine were available. Separately, an SUV variant made its debut, the Chevrolet Blazer S-10. A GMC Jimmy S-15 version was also released. Changes throughout the first-generation run included adding heavy-duty and off-road suspensions in 1984 and replacing the 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a 2.5-liter four cylinder. In 1986, the two Isuzu-supplied engines were discontinued and the V6 gained throttle body injection. In 1988, a 4.3-liter, V6 engine was added and paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. In addition, anti-lock brakes were made …show more content…
A 2.2-liter, four-cylinder engine was standard and came paired with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. The 4.3-liter, V6 was updated and offered the same transmission pairings. Regular and extended cab models were offered with short- and long-bed choices. An S-10 SS version also was produced, debuting in 1994. This model was available through 1998 and featured a high-output version of the V6 engine and it also came with a sport suspension and alloy wheels. In 1996, a Sportside bed model arrived in addition to a three-door access for the extended cab. These were joined by a ZR2 package outfitted with large off-road tires, a modified suspension, and standard four-wheel drive. Also that year a third variant known as the Isuzu Hombre was sold, but only in North America. In 1998, the S-10 was refreshed, receiving a new front fascia and an updated interior with dual airbags. For 1999, an Xtreme package was released and equipped with special wheels. Available only in rear-wheel drive, this model sits two inches lower to the ground than the standard