1997 Chevrolet S-10 LS review from North America
"A budget, truck without all the bells and whistles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Universal joint wore out at 36,700.
A/C system quit at 38,000 and has been serviced twice by the dealer. However, it failed within a month both times and still does not work.
The plug wires became unreliable and caused random misfires/plug fouling after about 43,000 miles.
The fuel sending unit failed at 52,000 miles and only registers 3/4 to full tank at all times. This has not not been fixed since the cost is absurd. I fill up the tank and reset the trip-meter since I get over 420miles to a tank.
The differential has always seeped oil and the water pump has a tiny trickle leak.
Lastly, I checked the rear brakes at 76,000 miles and they looked BRAND new??? I had it checked out and was told everything was working properly.
General comments?
The engine is a little underpowered for the 19/22 gas mileage I routinely get.
The cabin is comfortable and well designed.
Overall, it has been a cheap reliable truck. It even got me places on three cylinders. Valve noise is starting to get loud at startup (79,000 miles) though.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L 4 cylinder. Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th November, 2002 |