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The Chevrolet S10 Blazer is produced by Chevrolet, often referred to as Chevy, the American automobile division of General Motors. It belongs to the mid-sized SUV category. The first Chevrolet S10 Blazer was produced in 1982 and production continued till 2005. It was manufactured in Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, Louisiana, and Brazil. The Chevrolet S10 Blazer went through two generations. The first generation Chevrolet S10 Blazer was introduced as a replacement of the Isuzu-based Chevrolet LUV. Though the S10 retained some features of the K5 Blazer, like angled C-pillars, two-door body style and lift glass panel, removable hardtops were done away with. It featured GM's 2.0 L OHV four-cylinder engine, producing 83 hp (62 kW). A 2.8 L, 110 hp (82 kW) V6.

In March 1990, Chevrolet S10 Blazer underwent a major makeover, with the four-door version hitting the market. Significant modifications included Chevrolet S10 Blazera 6.5 inches longer wheelbase, single-piece front grille with a painted black insert (as opposed to the three-piece grille used previously), and the absence of separate metal filler pane. While the earliest models were 4WD, within a few months, 2WD versions were available as well. 1991 onwards, the vehicle came fitted with 4 wheel anti-lock brakes. The 1993 models saw a higher console, addition of a dual cup holder, the 700r4 replaced by 4L60E transmission, a revised grille, and the option of 5-spoke alloy rims. The 1994 model came fitted with three brake lights in place of two, and the rear spoiler was done away with.

The second generation of Chevrolet S10 Blazer came into production in 1994 and introduced as a 1995 model. This version was bigger, and came fitted with an airbag for the driver, more storage capacity and sported a rounded appearance instead of its former squared-off, rugged lines. At this point, it started gaining more favor with families. It featured a 4.3 L V6 engine engine. In 1998, some minor changes were introduced, including larger buttons for the dashboard and ergonomic driving conditions, head rests, bigger handles for the doors, and passenger airbags. Also, the single headlight was replaced with stacked headlights.

In 1999, new folding mirrors were introduced, while the 2000 models got new front bumpers and the trimming on the sides were done away with. the 2001 models came with a brand new center console. A limited edition 'TrailBlazer' package was also offered in 1999. This package included gold-accented alloy rims and trim, daytime running lamps, and a few other modifications, cosmetic changes and upgrades. A submodel known as Blazer Xtreme wasalso offered starting 1999 and was on sale till 2004.

The Chevrolet S10 Blazer was a popular model throughout its lifetime, and enjoyed its special time in the sun in 1995 when it was named as the Truck of the Year in Playboy magazine and also won the title of Motor Trend 1995 Truck of the Year. If you are looking for Chevy S10 Blazer performance parts, look no further than PartsGeek.com. They have on offer 85 S10 Blazer parts to 91 Chevy S10 Blazer parts.