2003 Chevrolet S-10 Chevrolet S-10 2003

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2003 Chevrolet S-10 repairs by problem area

Engine (83%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (0%)

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2003 Chevrolet S-10 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (20%)

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2003 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

190-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

120000 mi

US $400
catalytic converter was plugged 

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2003 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

180-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

91000 mi

US $720
Replaced intake manifold gasket after it blew and spewed coolant everywhere. Made it nearby shop and let them change coolant, do a spark plug change, distributor cap change. 

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2003 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

180-horsepower 4.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD

34000 mi

US $75
repaired oil leak 

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2003 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

120-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

59300 mi

US $110
Oil fill tube loose. Found broken bolt in cylinder head. Broken bolt removed and replaced with new. 
60200 mi

US $163
Check engine light came on. Dealer found defective oxygen sensor, and quoted ridiculous price to replace, so replaced by self. $53.00 for the sensor, $110 for the diagnostic fee. 

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2003 Chevrolet S-10 Engine Problems

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