2002 Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab - Reliability

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB

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Base Extended Cab Pickup (4.3L V6 5-speed Manual 6.1 ft. Bed)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab by Identifix

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		Common problems on this vehicle are failures of the Fuel Pump, Fuel Pressure Regulator, 4.3L V6 SFI Vortec engine, and the Canister Purge Vent Solenoid. Failure of the Fuel Pump and Fuel Injectors may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $536.70 for parts and $149.50 for labor, slightly less for vehicles without skid plates. The cost to repair the Fuel Pressure Regulator is estimated at $72.75 for parts and $136.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Canister Purge Vent Solenoid is estimated at $28.48 for parts and $19.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Transfer Case Encoder Motor Assembly, Transfer Case Output Speed Sensor and Rear Axle Seals. Failures of the Transfer Case Encoder Motor Assembly, and the Transfer Case Output Speed Sensor apply to All Wheel Drive models only. The cost to repair the Transfer Case Encoder Motor Assembly is estimated at $442.71 for parts and $58.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Transfer Case Output Speed Sensor is estimated at $40.13 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Rear Axle Seals is estimated at $25.00 for parts and $156.00 (w/disc brakes) or $117.00 (w/o disc brakes) for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Lower Ball Joints. The cost to replace the Lower Ball Joints is estimated at $222.00 for parts and $286.00 for labor on 4WD vehicles (including alignment), and $182.00 for labor on 2WD vehicles (including alignment). All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor. Failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor can cause the Antilock Brake System (ABS) to malfunction. The cost to replace the Front Wheel Speed Sensor is estimated at $92.46 for parts and $65.00 for labor per side. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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Starting & Charging		An occasional problem with this vehicle is the failure of the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing Assembly. This engages the antitheft system and prevents the engine from starting. The cost to repair the Ignition Lock Cylinder and Housing is estimated at $183.75 for parts and $84.50 for labor. All prices are estimated based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
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Overall		3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab by Identifix

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Steering & Suspension
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Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
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Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2002 Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2002 Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab by Identifix

Reliability History for Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab by Identifix

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