Get the Best Priced Chevrolet S10 Parts

The Chevrolet S10 was the first compact pickup built in the U.S. for the American market. Introduced in 1982 in the wake of dramatic rises in the price of fuel, Chevrolet S10 MPG made it especially attractive to consumers. There have been three generations of this model over the past 30 years, along with variations that include an SUV version.

The S10 was developed from the Chevy LUV, which was essentially an Japanese Isuzu manufactured in the U.S. under license. When Chevrolet came out with its S series in 1982, it continued to use the same engine as the Isuzuz P'up - a 1.9 liter four cylinder power plant that offered great fuel economy, but left something to be desired in terms of power. The following year, Chevrolet began offering two larger engines, including a 2.2 liter diesel model. Other options that became available in '83 included "Insta-Trac" four wheel drive and an extended cab.

Further improvements were introduced in 1984 and 1985, which included a heavy-duty off road suspension system and a hydraulic clutch. By the end of the decade, GM was offering two larger, more powerful V-6 engines - including a massive, 4.3 liter V6 - and anti-lock brakes. By 1993, consumers had the option of the Vortec W code 4.3 liter engine, which offered a balance shaft, roller lifters and a center port fuel injection system, making for greater efficiency.

Chevrolet S-10 specs for the second generation - introduced in 1994 - including a new four-cylinder option, and air bags for both driver and passenger. The Chevrolet S-Series second generation came to an end in 2004. However, after an eight-year hiatus, GM brought the series back for a third generation in 2012. The latest S10 pickups offer consumers a choice between a 2.4 liter flex fuel engine or the 2.8 liter Duramax diesel engine.

If you are looking for a used Chevrolet S10 for sale, you'll be glad to know that the vehicle for most model years between 1994 and 2004 have received good to excellent reviews from owners, rating from four to five stars. Generally, second-generation trucks have a strong reputation for sturdiness and reliability. If you are a seller, this means that your S10 has high resale value. Of course, it is still a mechanical device, and therefore, problems are known to occur. The ones you might want to avoid are those manufactured between 2001 and 2003. The most commonly-reported issues on these models are transmission failure and electrical system problems. Consumers have also reported differential problems, which can be an expensive fix (around $2200). You may save some money on such repairs by going with Chevrolet S10 aftermarket partsThese issues appear to have been corrected in the Chevrolet S10 2015 (the jury's still out on the most recent version).

Whether you are a long-time owner, or are considering the purchase of a used S10, it's a good idea to do some serious comparison shopping for Chevrolet S10 parts and accessories - particularly when it comes to major components like the transmission and differential. By shopping out of a Chevrolet S10 parts catalog at PartsGeek.com, you can save some serious money on repairs.