| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Chevrolet S-10 repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (11%)
Chart based on 37 repairs.
Chevrolet S-10 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
2002 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
180-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 70500 mi US $80 |
Rotor worn and was not rotating at same speed as engine. Replaced rotor. |
| 102000 mi US $350 |
Replaced rotor as bearing had worn out and rotor was moving up and down smashing itself. |
| 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. |
| 131000 mi US $15 |
Got error code. Replaced fuel filter. |
| 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. |
| 135000 mi US $90 |
Hose to heater from engine blew. Replace all cooling systems hoses and coolant. |
2001 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
180-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 127000 mi US $323 |
Had an engine misfire, threw check engine soon code. Replaced ignitin wires. cleared codes and is running fine |
2000 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 59700 mi US $80 |
Replaced intake manifold gasket. Known problem with 4.3L. |
| 83000 mi US $70 |
speed sensor |
2000 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
120-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 135000 mi US $850 |
coolant leak intake manifold gasket replaced |
1996 Chevrolet S-10 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 122000 mi US $169 |
R&R belt tensioner for serpentine belt. |
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