2003 Chevy S-10 Review
Price: $12,999

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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
The S-10 gets few changes for what may be the final year of production of the current model. There's new cloth upholstery for the seats and door panels, a new fuel-injection system for the 4.3-liter V6 and a sport package for crew cab models.
Edmunds says
Now nine years old (that's, like, 80 in people years), the Chevy S-10 is in desperate need of a redesign.
For sale near South Ozone Park, NY
36 listings
- 64,685 miles
- Frame damage reported, 3 owners, personal use only
- 6'0” bed, 4.3l, 6cyl
- Goodfellas Auto Sales (23 mi away)
- 6ft Bed
- Standard Cab
- 6000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Clifton, NJ
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCCS14X138131061
Stock: 131061
Certified Pre-Owned: No- 187,300 miles
- Odometer issue reported, 6 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 6'1” bed, 4.3l, 6cyl
- Autobahn Speed (64 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Rear Bench Seats
- 6ft Bed
- Extended Cab
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Waretown, NJ
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GCDT19X438209309
Stock: 9309
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-25-2024
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in New York
$185/mo for S-10 Base
S-10 Base
vs
$225/mo
Avg. Compact Truck
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Chevrolet S-10 Owner Reviews
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325,000 km and still runs like its brand new !
4.13 out of 5 starsseth16, 05/25/2011
2003 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
Ive had this truck for a year and
a half , before that it was owned by my uncle . This truck has 325,000km on it , most are highway kilometers but it still runs like its brand new ! It has plenty of acceleration for what i need and hp ! The seats are very nice and great for long rides and easy to clean also . The back seat looks very decieving ; everyone before the go on think that it … wil be very unconfourtable as you look at the size , but when they are sitting in it ( even for long trips ) they rather have this seat than the passangerseat
because of all the leg room . I also love how it doesnt have carpet , easy to not get stains . I love this truck for many different reasons !
The Elk Hauler
5 out of 5 starsElk Hauler, 11/13/2015
2003 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Regular Cab LS Rwd LB (2.2L 4cyl 4A)
Living in Central Montana and traveling over terrain that few people will ever experience in their life time I can attest to the durability and ruggedness of this truck.
I've been able to go places that few 4X4 vehicles of full size could ever go. I've pulled a 23' travel trailer 450 miles over the Rockies with this smaller truck and rarely went below 50mph and still got 17mpg. I … shouldn't have pulled that trailer but here in Montana one can get away with some things that elsewhere you can't. The truck was up to it and then some. I love this truck! I've owned personally and in my business approx. 23 new pickups of Ford and Chevy make and this truck is without doubt the best vehicle I've ever owned. The ONLY problem I've had is with the automatic shifter into 4X4. I had to install a manual cable pull device to ingage the front wheel drive. If I could find another one of these I would buy it one the spot.
Not bad
3.88 out of 5 starsbrian, 09/09/2006
2003 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab LS ZR2 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
I puchased this vehicle hoping for descent fuel mileage. I was a little disappointed. Power is great. It has been a reliable truck so far.
Great Truck
4.88 out of 5 starsKweeni, 05/30/2009
2003 Chevrolet S-10 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
Driving this truck has been a great experience, have only replaced a high been bulb in headlight, tires once, it has 70,000 miles. I change the oil every 3 months. Air is cold in 120 summers. The truck has great power when accelerated this has helped avoid serious accidents. I have been very happy with its performance and safety. The only thing is the gas mileage isn't as good, probably … because of the 4x4 capability and crew cab feature. The spare tire underneath the bed is not accessible for me and the backseat is very uncomfortable in the middle (is raised in the middle) when 3 ppl have to sit in back. All in all, truck is a good buy and should be cont'd to be manufactured in my opinion.
2003 S-10 Highlights
Regular Cab
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $14,770 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $185/month |
Seating | 3 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 6,000 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5PassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalMarginal
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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