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Used 2001 Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love my ZR2

packer, 03/18/2002
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
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This truck is great. I have had it now for almost 9 months, and have no complaints. The ZR2 wide stance looks great. The V6 feels smooth and powerful. I searched out a bought a 5 speed because they are much more fun to drive, and get slightly better gas mileage. I may have to sell it though because I just found out we are having twins.

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3 out of 5 stars

Must have bought a lemon

Joe, 08/30/2017
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
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No matter how much i babied this truck it still let me down. I loved driving this truck it handled great, the zr2 suspension made rough roads feel like you were desert racing (thats a good thing). No rattles and stayed straight. I owned the truck for 3 years, i bought it with 119k miles, it did not have a hitch so it never towed before i owned it. I put a hitch on it and towed my lawn mower and the occasional 2 place snowmobile trailer around town. I made several 600 mile trips. I towed an EMPTY 4 x 8 foot trailer for 300 miles on a flat express way at 75mph and my transmisson over heated. That was the start of my problems. I had the transmisson professionaly repaired. And then a year later i take it on a 300 mile trip without towing and the transmisson line that runs in the radiator burst and puts all my transmisson fluid in the radiator and my coolant out on the road. After having that professionaly repaired 1 week later my water pump seal gives way. Long story short. I loved the truck but it nickeled and dimed me the 3 years i had it. I ended up putting 3 new radiators in it, all new brake lines, 6 new calipers, 4 rotors, 2 front wheel bearings, upper and lower driver side ball joints. I ended up selling it with only 131k miles. Maybe i bought a lemon but either way im happy its gone. Time for a full size

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Value
3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Maintain your car

Paul majors, 01/04/2018
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
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Know what you’re doing and look at before buying anything

Safety
3 out of 5 stars
Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

S10 pickup

Dave, 08/31/2021
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
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Good truck for 20 years old

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Gas Hog

Stephen Wilson, 01/23/2006
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

The truck sounds great when it starts up. It has a hard time reaching a good speed without laboring. last time I checked it was getting around 12mpg on highway. When I go up a hill it will slow down quickly and lag behind. The gas pedal is too close to the brake pedal and can be dangerous if not carefull. That was an engineering blunder. The truck looks great, but what good it it to me that way. I wish I had my Toyota Tundra back.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Good luck?

Natrona, 07/09/2008
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had wanted an S-10 6 years prior to finally buying one. I couldn't drive stick at the time, but bought the 5 speed anyway & now can't imagine driving automatic! I've said this 1000 times, I love my truck. I get about 22 mpg on hghwy/ 20 city so it's not bad but could be much better. Biggest complaint is I've had to replace the 3rd door handle four times. Otherwise, it's very comfortable, handles well & has more peep to it than most 4 cylniders. I like the extra room the extended cab offers & the jumper seat has proved useful. The bed is short, especially with the box but still enough room to move my friends! Never had a break down or any major problems. 6 years later, I still love my truck

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4.25 out of 5 stars

2001 CHEVY S10 BASE MODEL EXT. CAB 4 CYL

Geo, 08/07/2002
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

RIDE IS SMOOTH AND QUIET. 2.2 VORTEC IS PRETTY GOOD @ 120 BHP. HANDLING IS SURPRISINGLY GOOD. TAKES CORNERS VERY WELL.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2001 Chevy S-10

GEOBARI, 07/18/2003
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Ride and feel is Fantastic. Quieter Than you would expect from a small truck. Tight steering and smooth ride. The 4cyl 120 hp engine leaves a lot to be desired when competing with the big boys for highway space, but does pretty well. Fuel mileage is acceptable. On my last trip I got around 26 mpg.

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5 out of 5 stars

great truck

tomq1, 07/23/2003
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

this has been a good solid truck, the v6 vortec is a tried and true engine, has nice options that, for the money, make it one of the best push button 4x4 values on the market.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

2001 chevy s-10 2.2 j. motor

jessie fritz, 11/28/2007
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The ride quality is not very good ,needs more power for such a heavy truck with an automatic 4 banger (120hp isn't enough).even with a 4 cyl. it still gets horrible gas mileage. (15mpg)I like the styling though, wish i had a 4.3 with the zq8 suspension. the ball joints go bad and my door hinge pins need replaced and at 96k miles it already has seal leaks all over the engine. I like the style of truck. A good truck for the money i guess.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

I'm sellin it!

Localboarder22, 05/27/2003
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab LS 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

When I bought this truck I thought it was the coolest thing. Yea little did I know that durring the time I owned it, it would be in the shop 7 times!!!! Thats right 7, different problems every time. I baby the hell out of it and it still breaks. I will never own another chevy as long as I live. I am purchasing a Dodge now.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

2001 CHEVY S10 BASE MODEL EXT. CAB 4 CYL

GEO, 08/07/2002
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab 2WD SB (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

RIDE IS SMOOTH AND QUIET. 2.2 VORTEC IS PRETTY GOOD @ 120 BHP. HANDLING IS SURPRISINGLY GOOD. TAKES CORNERS VERY WELL.

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