2000 Chevrolet S-10 Consumer Reviews

great but not awesome

Written by: Brian on 06/25/2009

Vehicle

2000 Chevrolet S-10 2 Dr LS Wide Stance 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

Bought truck new and let me tell you, If you ever owned a Fiero this truck is a Godsend. Yes I have had some problems...driver side seat lever snapped (pot metal design) I have had the ball joints replaced and the fuel relay. also the heater core clogged but I blew it out with some water. the only annoying thing is the abs , which activates in dry weather...pulled the fuse..no abs but who needs abs it is useless anyhow...I think I have had one time this truck didn't start in 10 years..cause of the fuel relay..to me that is a dependable truck..the rest I can deal with.

Favorite Features

Not getting stuck in the snow, not many major problems, starting every day for 10 years.

Suggested Improvements

stop using cheap metal . my third door is starting to rust out and the seat handle broke off. need to fix that abs issue or do away with abs altogether. one last little thing..no after market speakers fit into the dash according to crutchfield..

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Typical GM Quality Product

Written by: Tom Bates on 06/10/2009

Vehicle

2000 Chevrolet S-10 2 Dr LS Extended Cab SB

Review

Things held together for the first 36,000 thousand miles. Door hinge pins fell out right at the time the warranty ran out. Then slowly things have been breaking and falling apart. A seat adjustment lever here and there a blower motor, here a short, there a short, gas gauge stuck on 3/4 of a tank. The A/C has one speed and that is on. At least it is working, so does the cigarette lighter.

Favorite Features

Light weight .....makes it easy to push when something going wrong or shorts out.

Suggested Improvements

Mandatory recycling after 60,000 miles with a 5 cent deposit return like they do on plastic bottles.

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Third Major Repair in Two Years

Written by: Will on 12/13/2008

Vehicle

2000 Chevrolet S-10 2 Dr LS Extended Cab SB

Review

Where should I start? Overall, the 2000 S-10 is a strong workhorse and looks good. Here's my dilemma since purchasing the truck with 100,000 miles on it. Last year, the transmission went out at 160k miles, next the third door handle broke ($140 repair and still feels like it's gonna break again), the alternator died this summer, radiator broke, and the starter died as well. Not knowing what the previous owner did as far as maintenence, but for a 6 year old truck it has left me stranded again...blown engine as a result of the heater core fizzin' out!! Oh, did I mention the $2600 transmission rebuild last year also? I love GM cars, but I'm having second thoughts!

Favorite Features

Durable truck bed, exterior features, withstands the elements, comfortable, roomy interior extended cab

Suggested Improvements

Consider better transmission, ball joints (wheel popped off this year), heater core, knobs and handles. Stereo system (Bass stinks when played at loud volume)

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Overall a good truck

Written by: Nick on 04/30/2008

Vehicle

2000 Chevrolet S-10 2 Dr LS Xtreme Standard Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck about a year and a half ago with 100,000k on it but I've owned an S-series vehicle before, so the mileage didn't bother me. I've driven it almost 40,000 miles so far and I really don't have any complaints. I only had to replace the MAF sensor and heater core, and I've done everything from auto-crossing to drag racing with it. I've put it through its paces thousands of times and it hasn't given up on me yet. It is definitely a truck that is decently easy to work on if something goes wrong. I've averaged around 20-21 mpg driving 50% city/highway. It's decent for a v6 truck.

Favorite Features

Xtreme came with the "ZQ8" suspension, which is stiffer and it handles great. I like the quick ratio steering box, hop shock in the rear, and ability to take a beating.

Suggested Improvements

I'd be nice to have some better seat levers, and a little more economical engine as far as gas mileage goes. And all S10 models should come standard with a limited slip differential, it'd help immensely in the snow.

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just junk

Written by: eric on 04/14/2008

Vehicle

2000 Chevrolet S-10 2 Dr STD 4WD Standard Cab SB

Review

This truck is a piece of junk. At 44,000 miles I had to replace the water pump. At 46,000 I had to replace the trans. The handle for the seat to recline broke soon after I bought it. I also had to replace the breaks at 25,000 miles. My wife has a 01 f150 that pulls a fifth wheel and it had 60,000 before the breaks went out. Also with 100,000 miles the trany is still going strong. My son has a 87 f150 and has less problems than I am having with this piece of junk. He has 250,000 and his trany is still going strong. This is my last Chevy, going back to Ford. Like a rock my foot.

Favorite Features

The only thing is body and the inside.

Suggested Improvements

the whole running gear. all junk

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Like A Crock

Written by: Randy on 04/07/2008

Vehicle

2000 Chevrolet S-10 2 Dr LS Wide Stance 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I have sincerely tried to convince myself to stay with American made vehicles. Sorry Chevy, you are the best thing that has happened to Toyota trucks. I'm done. Before I hit 100k I have gone thru 2 gm fuel pumps, 3 sets of wheel bearings, oil cooling lines, heater core, u-joints at 45k, 2 handles for the 3rd door, seat recliner handles snapped off, headlight mounting assembly cracked, countless rotors, 3 times stranded and towed. Handle for rear slider window broke. Tailgate rusting last year. Interior fit and finish sucks-evrything makes noise. Tranny whine at 90k. 4 wheel drive has been reliable and works flawlessly. Motor is powerful.

Favorite Features

Push-button 4-wheel drive.

Suggested Improvements

Start over!!

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Good truck but not a Toyota

Written by: FAIRLY GOOD TRUCK on 03/04/2008

Vehicle

2000 Chevrolet S-10 2 Dr LS Standard Cab LB

Review

Originally bought the truck with 60K. It has been used to carry construction tools including a generator and compressors for the next 40K. The truck is a turtle when empty and a slug fully loaded! Power is pathetic, but gas mileage is good. I have not had no major problems other than the typical fuel pump go out (90k)$300 pop and the inconveniance of having to remove the bed to do so. Shock of course and an anoying oil leak from the rear main seal. Clutch has never been replaced and still strong (I only use it on firt gear). Oh yes the door bushings are junk! replaced at $15 and oil montly, the door spring is a pain to replace. No other major problems. I guess I have been lucky!

Favorite Features

Good gas mileage with 5sp. Good styling. Good want to be truck

Suggested Improvements

How about putting a real truck engine inside and not the same 2200 found in the Pontiac Sunfire!

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looks good but falls apart

Written by: johnson on 01/26/2008

Vehicle

2000 Chevrolet S-10 2 Dr LS Wide Stance 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

it started out great and offroad capability is great... started to fall apart about a month after having it. had about 7000 dollars in repairs including a new engine, rear end, seals, bearings, water pump, alternator, cooler lines, oil pump lines, O2 sensor, and had a bad moisture problem that leaked water into the passenger floor mats... had lots of problems with the third door... vacuum pump went out twice.. would never get one again and couldn't wait to get rid of it!

Favorite Features

sits high, big wheels, good fourwheeling capability, good amount of power

Suggested Improvements

too many to name

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Owner

Written by: Lowbo on 11/14/2007

Vehicle

2000 Chevrolet S-10 2 Dr LS Xtreme Extended Cab Stepside SB

Review

Since the day I drove it off the lot I've enjoyed the ride, Sleek running always a head turner. Will never sell this truck. I utilized this truck as if it was a big hauling truck. Hauled trailers and boats with it and it keeps on running. Only problem I had with it was an Oil cooler line break 2 years ago. Other than that great set of wheels.

Favorite Features

Standard drive. I tried an automatic and wasn't happy at all.

Suggested Improvements

Wish more trucks where made like the one I own.

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I love this truck

Written by: Zack on 10/13/2007

Vehicle

2000 Chevrolet S-10 2 Dr LS 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I love this truck. I have a small lawn service and this truck has never had a problem with my trailer, or any thing else, even with a load of mulch at the same time. The only problem I have had with the truck is since I am the second owner of the truck and the first was my grandfather and it was never really used in 4 wheel drive and we had to replace almost the entire system (costly)

Favorite Features

Styling and power available.

Suggested Improvements

Make the four wheel drive manual locking and get rid of the push button stuff

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