2002 Chevrolet S-10 Consumer Reviews

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Buy one can"t go wrong!

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Performance: 8 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 9
Comfort: 10 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 10 Exterior Design: 10

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

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This truck has been an outstanding truck to drive. I have the ZR5 which has a very sporty look. It's performed great for me. So good that this is my first time ever writing a review. It's very economical, comfortable, stylish, and convenient. I highly recommend it!

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Happy with Truck

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Performance: 6 Fun-to-Drive: 8 Build Quality: 7
Comfort: 7 Interior Design: 7 Reliability: 8
Fuel Economy: 8 Exterior Design: 7

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Regular Cab 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

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I bought mine used in 2004. It has been fairly problem free. I did recently have to have the air conditioner fixed (the compressor went out, cost me $900). Other than that mostly just regular maintenance costs. It is fun to drive but does not have a lot of power with just the 2.2L 4 cylinder engine. I checked my gas mileage just last week and it was 27 MPG. I travel about 25 miles one way to work with most of that being on the interstate. Overall, pleased with lack of mechanical problems, good gas mileage, and fun to drive. However, I will probably opt for something with a little more power for my next pickup.

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No Worries

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Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 8 Interior Design: 7 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 6 Exterior Design: 9

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab LS 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

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I havent had any problems from my 02 Xtreme extended cab. the zq8 suspension is amazing and the engine pushes a lot of power to this truck. I've raced Mustangs and had them eating my dust. The gas mileage was bad until I put a throttle body spacer on it, which added about 4mpg and will pay for itself in no time. The truck is great and I have no problems with it, I love it to death. The only work I've had to put in it was my own on the engine, with a throttle body spacer, straight pipe dual exhaust kit, and spectre air intake system, and haven't had to spend any money on repairs, but I am the 2nd owner and the previous owner may have had work done.

Favorite Features

Powerful and easily customizable engine, gorgeous stock rims

Suggested Improvements

If they do make a newer model, try to lighten up the xtreme models, because I feel the most hold back against the strong 4.3l v6 is the weight. I'm sure if the same enhine was dropped into a light car it would make it fly.

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Not so bad

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Performance: 4 Fun-to-Drive: 8 Build Quality: 7
Comfort: 6 Interior Design: 7 Reliability: 9
Fuel Economy: 8 Exterior Design: 8

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

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Hello friends, I am the owner of a 2002 3 door 4 cyl s-10 with 85000 miles. I bought it new, downsizing from a 8cyl Silverado. This is not a powerful truck. it is meant for light use. It literally has trouble going uphill. I've had to replace the battery, radiator and the a/c died at 75k miles and I have not fix it yet. I think that I have gotten good service from it, I am happy with it so far. I am getting 20 mpg plus. Anyway, I recommend this truck if you are not pulling or loading it with heavy items. Good luck!

Favorite Features

Gas mileage. Practically trouble free for over 80k miles.

Suggested Improvements

Too late, too bad, no more s-10's

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Love the truck hate the repairs

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Performance: 5 Fun-to-Drive: 6 Build Quality: 4
Comfort: 6 Interior Design: 7 Reliability: 3
Fuel Economy: 3 Exterior Design: 6

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

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This is a nice truck for room. But the gas mileage is bad and I have had to replace the rear end twice so far and just had to replace the bearrings in it. For some reason water keeps getting in there. Clueless of how or why. Also the new tonue covers leak bad. I have had nothing but problems w/this truck.

Favorite Features

looks room

Suggested Improvements

covers that don't leak find out why water is getting into the rear end. This is very costly.

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what was I thinking

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Performance: 3 Fun-to-Drive: 4 Build Quality: 1
Comfort: 4 Interior Design: 5 Reliability: 1
Fuel Economy: 1 Exterior Design: 7

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have 107,000 and I work at a chevy dealer ant the people there say its just broken in. I have had the truck for a little over 2 years and i have put over $2500-$3000 into fixing it and another $1200 to do yet. it gets the same gas milege as a fullsize truck I barely get 20 mpg on the highway for long trips. I cant wait to trade it in, I will never buy another GM product again, this isnt my first bad experience with GM. GO FORD

Favorite Features

the fact that it is a crewcab

Suggested Improvements

nothing cause chevy already got rid of the truck

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My Truck

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Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 9 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 8 Interior Design: 8 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 8 Exterior Design: 7

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Regular Cab LS 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 4A)

Review

ZQ8 is like having a sports car that you canalso pick up lumber at Home Depot with.

Favorite Features

ZQ8 suspension

Suggested Improvements

Stereo speakers can't take any volume.

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It's an OK truck

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Overall Rating 

Performance: 5 Fun-to-Drive: 6 Build Quality: 3
Comfort: 5 Interior Design: 7 Reliability: 5
Fuel Economy: 4 Exterior Design: 6

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

It's not a bad truc,k but it's not a great truck. I have had to put around $2000 into it in the almost 2 years that I have had it. All I can say it thank God for the extended service plan.

Favorite Features

The only thing that I like about it is I got the crew cab.

Suggested Improvements

What were they thinking? 4wd S10 has the same height as a 2wd Ranger, What they did to the ZR2 they should have done with the ZR5. The ZR5 lookes like a low rider, I'm sorry.

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Just what I expected

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Overall Rating 

Performance: 6 Fun-to-Drive: 6 Build Quality: 7
Comfort: 7 Interior Design: 7 Reliability: 8
Fuel Economy: 8 Exterior Design: 8

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Regular Cab 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I haven't had the problems other S-10 owners claim to have had. Other than a leaky valve cover gasket and a warped brake rotor ( both repaired under warranty, even though my warranty was expired when I had the leaking gasket) I've had no problems. I like the trucks gas mileage, as I average about 26 MPG. Overall I'm happy with my truck. It is exactly what I expected.

Favorite Features

Fuel efficient 4 cylinder. Handling is good for a truck.

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Storm's S-10 CrewCab

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Overall Rating 

Performance: 5 Fun-to-Drive: 8 Build Quality: 5
Comfort: 8 Interior Design: 8 Reliability: 4
Fuel Economy: 1 Exterior Design: 9

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I just had the transmission and rear differential replaced - total cost $3100.00 I put it in reverse the other day and it sounded like a grenade went off. I couldn't believe this American and union built car needed all this work done and the vehicle is only 4 1/2 years old - quite surprising.

Favorite Features

I love trucks, I love the leather, the features, just hate having it repaired so much. I'm a very careful and safe driver.

Suggested Improvements

Too many to name for this vehicle. I believe I'll trade it in soon, hopefully before it is a salvage issue.

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