1996 Chevrolet S-10 review from North America
"Good economy vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The u-joints & brakes had to be replaced at 57,000 but I also have consistently had this vehicle overloaded.
The clutch is being replaced at 93,000 which is good for me as I am a little hard on clutches.
Paint has started to crack and lift on the roof, may be due to old unrepaired hail damage.
General comments?
This has been a very reliable vehicle despite the repeated abuse that I have done to it. The cost of repairs have all been fairly reasonable. The exception being clutch which is requiring an additional $100 in labor due to the slave cylinder construction.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.43 L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 525 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2003 |