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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 36 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
| Chevrolet S-10 in Tennessee, United States Jun 2017 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Feb 2018120000 miUS $400 | catalytic converter was plugged | ||
2003 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
180-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet S-10 in Georgia, United States - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201491000 miUS $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
| Chevrolet S-10 in Indiana, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201834000 miUS $75 | repaired oil leak | ||
2003 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
120-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet S-10 in Texas, United States - Jun 2009 | |||
| Apr 200959300 miUS $110 | Oil fill tube loose. Found broken bolt in cylinder head. Broken bolt removed and replaced with new. | ||
| May 200960200 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 200960600 mi | Drivers side door seal leaking during rain. Not yet repaired. | ||
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 200858000 miUS $105 | Replaced battery at Walmart. | ||
| Jun 201370000 miUS $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 201370500 miUS $80 | Rotor worn and was not rotating at same speed as engine. Replaced rotor. | ||
| Dec 201378000 miUS $106 | Replaced battery at walmart. | ||
| Jun 201485000 miUS $400 | Replaced radiator. | ||
| Aug 201486000 miUS $350 | Leak in power steering system. Replaced pump and hose. | ||
| Dec 2016102000 miUS $350 | Replaced rotor as bearing had worn out and rotor was moving up and down smashing itself. | ||
| Dec 2018103800 miUS $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 2019129000 mi | 35 month old battery failed to hold charge. Battery replaced under warranty by Walmart but installed by self. | ||
| Jan 2021131000 miUS $15 | Got error code. Replaced fuel filter. | ||
| May 2021133000 miUS $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 2021135000 miUS $90 | Hose to heater from engine blew. Replace all cooling systems hoses and coolant. | ||
| Nov 2021135000 miUS $140 | Battery cell had failed, AAA replaced battery on site. | ||
2001 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
180-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet S-10 in Washington, United States Apr 2019 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2019127000 miUS $323 | Had an engine misfire, threw check engine soon code. Replaced ignitin wires. cleared codes and is running fine | ||
| Dec 2021128000 miUS $2500 | Noted a dive train vibration, felt it may be a u-joint. Competent shop were puzzled, could not pin point the vibration, U-joints replaced, carrier bearing replaced, drive line rebalanced, rear diff bearings all replaced, vibration persisted. Re-aligned pinions angles, vibration finally resolved. | ||
2001 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
180-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet S-10 in Michigan, United States - Mar 2003 | |||
| Jul 200240000 miUS $3 | Replaced front left top door hinge bushings | ||
| Mar 200350000 miUS $28 | Replaced rear door latch handle which snapped | ||
2000 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
190-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Chevrolet S-10 in Kansas, United States - Oct 2011 | |||
| May 200559700 miUS $80 | Replaced intake manifold gasket. Known problem with 4.3L. | ||
| Oct 200562450 miUS $85 | replaced rear u-joints | ||
| Apr 2006US $20 | fluid started pouring out of the rear of the transfer case on a long trip. Replaced the rear output shaft seal. | ||
| Sep 200668941 miUS $13 | u-joints/drive shaft 450-500 sway bar end links | ||
| Jun 200874300 miUS $140 | alternator quit. replaced with remanufactured duralast. | ||
| Jan 200976200 miUS $150 | faulty remanufactured duralast alternator, replaced with NEW alternator | ||
| Jun 201080660 miUS $45 | right rear brake caliper | ||
| Jul 201080760 miUS $45 | left rear brake caliper | ||
| Sep 201183000 miUS $70 | speed sensor | ||
2000 Chevrolet S-10 3dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
180-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet S-10 in Georgia, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2021148679 miUS $213 | Replaced pinion seal at driveshaft, included replacement of differential fluid. | ||
2000 Chevrolet S-10 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed
120-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet S-10 in New York, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 2018135000 miUS $850 | coolant leak intake manifold gasket replaced | ||
1996 Chevrolet S-10 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet in South Dakota, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2017122000 miUS $169 | R&R belt tensioner for serpentine belt. | ||
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