2002 Chevrolet S-10 Chevrolet S-10 2002

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 repairs by problem area

Engine (43%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (54%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

180-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Chevrolet S-10 in Florida, United States
Jun 2008 - Jun 2022
Nov 2008

58000 mi

US $105
Replaced battery at Walmart. 
Jun 2013

70000 mi

US $800
My son replaced the leaf springs that were sagging. He also removed the intake manifold and replaced the gaskets. He replaced the spark plugs and wires, did a complete brake job and replaced the water pump and sepentine belt. My son replaced the leaf springs that were sagging. He also removed the intake manifold and replaced the gaskets. He replaced the spark plugs and wires, did a complete brake job and replaced the water pump and serpentine belt. 
Jul 2013

70500 mi

US $80
Rotor worn and was not rotating at same speed as engine. Replaced rotor. 
Dec 2013

78000 mi

US $106
Replaced battery at walmart. 
Jun 2014

85000 mi

US $400
Replaced radiator. 
Aug 2014

86000 mi

US $350
Leak in power steering system. Replaced pump and hose. 
Dec 2016

102000 mi

US $350
Replaced rotor as bearing had worn out and rotor was moving up and down smashing itself. 
Dec 2018

103800 mi

US $260
Replaced the Spyder injectors as they were leaking and the vehicle was hard to start since it was not getting fuel initially. Bought injectors on line through Amazon, watched a couple of U-Tube videos and had not problems getting the job done. 
Oct 2019

129000 mi
35 month old battery failed to hold charge. Battery replaced under warranty by Walmart but installed by self. 
Jan 2021

131000 mi

US $15
Got error code. Replaced fuel filter. 
May 2021

133000 mi

US $20
Cooling line clamp loose allowing fluid to leak. Tightened clamp and refilled cooling system. Clamp had been installed incorrectly during a prior repair by a shop. 
Oct 2021

135000 mi

US $90
Hose to heater from engine blew. Replace all cooling systems hoses and coolant. 
Nov 2021

135000 mi

US $140
Battery cell had failed, AAA replaced battery on site. 

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