2000 Chevrolet S-10 Reviews - Page 9 of 9

The lower ball joints are wore at 40,000 miles.

The pitman arm and idler arm are also wore at only 40,000 miles.

These problems of course caused extreme tire wear.

Seat adjustment arms have broken on both sides and have been replaced under warranty.

The truck is a very well built truck besides the suspension problems in the front end.

Rides very well for a four wheel drive truck with an off road suspension.

The cabin of the truck is roomy and everything is within hands reach.

The security light came on and I took it to the dealer and found out that it was the ignition core. It was replaced under warranty.

At 500 miles the front tires wore down pretty bad. Found out that the alignment was way off. Alignment fixed and the tires were replaced under warranty.

This has been an awesome truck so far. It has had a few problems yeah, but every new vehicle has to be broke in and WILL have defects because now-days they're built by machines.

Thumping noise when coming to a stop. Dealer tried twice to fix it, and it's still there. (I suspect its U-joints, but I'll just wait until they break and kill me).

Left me stranded on the side of the road, dealer said they found a "pinched sender fitting" that was causing the problem. Two days later after being stranded a second time, turned out that the fuel pump was bad (11k miles).

There's a noise coming from the transmission whenever the clutch is out. It's been getting progressively worse (I think it's just the throwout bearing)... but at 12k miles? Come on.

Factory ride is VERY harsh (typical of cars that are lowered improperly, ie. shorter stiffer springs instead of coilovers or drop spindles).

The 2.2 is so underpowered for this truck it's not even funny. I have trouble getting onto the highway with nothing in the truck but me (I'm not heavy at all).

The gas mileage is FAR less then the advertised amount, due to the fact that you have to be into the truck so much just to drive with traffic.

The transmission often times just doesn't like to go into gear if shifted quickly.

Nothing has gone out.

If you want a small truck with power, the S-10 with the 4.3L V6 is the way to go. Unlike the 4 cylinder, the V6 is an actual truck engine design. The 2.2L I4 is a modified version of the Cavalier Engine. The V6 is basically the tried and true Chevy 350, that has been used for years, with two less cylinders. This engine pulls from idle which is good for hauling/towing.

The extended cab is another nice option. I also have the third door and find the extra room convenient. Although there are seats in the back, they are not good for long rides.

I also got mine with a limited slip rear differential. This feature has saved me from getting stuck several times already.

The S-10 feels solid and well made. The V6 is a much better engine than the 4 cylinder though.