1996 Chevrolet S-10 review from North America
"A dependable economy vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Passenger side mirror has fallen off.
Levers to recline seats have fallen off.
Cloth seats have begun to tear.
Covers over the mirrors on the visors have fallen off.
Elastic document holder on visors have stretched out, rendering them completely useless.
A film has developed on the plastic that covers the gages, making them difficult to read.
The air conditioner compressor has quit working.
The spare tire restraint has broken.
General comments?
We have had quite a few cosmetic problems with this vehicle. However, we have had very few major mechanical problems.
We have replaced the battery numerous times, but that is just a result of living in the desert. We have also had to replace the serpentine belt, the water pump and the pulley.
As I mentioned before, the air condition compressor no longer works. We have not considered replacing this due to cost.
The clutch will have to be replaced within the next month or so.
My greatest complaint, mechanically, about this vehicle is the brakes. We have had to replace them at the very least once a year for the past 6 years we've owned the vehicle.
This is a reliable economy vehicle and a great choice if you are looking for something dependable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 16 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 18th November, 2002 |