2003 Chevrolet S-10 Reliability

2000 Chevrolet S-10 2 Dr LS Standard Cab SB

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Chevrolet S-10 by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	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
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) and the Front Wheel Speed Sensor. Failure of the EBCM may cause the ABS pump motor to run at all times. Failure of the Front Wheel Speed Sensor may cause false cycling of the ABS brakes. This problem can sometimes be repaired without replacing either of the Front Wheel Speed Sensors. The cost to repair the EBCM is $888.86 for parts and $33.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Front Wheel Speed Sensor is estimated at $61.56 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.
Heating & Air Conditioning
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 estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or applicable taxes.
Accessories
Overall		4 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 by Identifix

	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

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.