2002 Chevrolet S-10 Review
Fuel Economy
14 - 22 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Now eight years old (that's, like, 80 in people years), the Chevy S-10 is in desperate need of a redesign. That's coming, and soon. But for now, this middling edition is on sale. Try the Dodge Dakota, Ford Ranger, Mazda B-Series or Toyota Tacoma on for size instead, pardner.
Pros
Fuel-efficient base engine, torquey optional V6, stump-jumping ZR2 off-road package.
Cons
Spotty build quality, inferior-grade interior trim, low seating positions, poor crash-test scores.
What's New for 2002
Additional standard features are added to the S-10 for 2002 including a tachometer, air conditioning and a third door for extended-cab models. Vehicles sold in Northern states also get the Cold Weather package as standard equipment.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Happy with Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Regular Cab 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
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.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
No Worries
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab LS 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
Review
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.
Not so bad
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
Review
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
Love the truck hate the repairs
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet S-10 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
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.
what was I thinking
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
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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