2000 Chevrolet S-10 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -23 City / 21 -29 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
120 -190
Seats
2 -5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Diana S
A great vehicle very dependable all around truck.
I have owned this truck since 2000 it has been very dependable it is great for 4 wheeling for weather conditions for casual its been good on gas mileage and had very few repairs on it has a lot of miles and still runs great it works great for hauling things or towing like a trailer or boat easy to drive been a great vehicle to own I would buy another one.
accountCircle Courtney H
It is very white and it is a truck.
My truck is great and it is even great in the snow and other stuff like that. I also love it because it is nice and small sized. It also works great chains and in the mountains and up in the snow. The performance is also great when speeding up at stop lights and has great traction with the tires.
accountCircle Anita V
The title of my review is I love my truck.
I love my truck. I like it for things I like it for camping. Carrying pine straw. I just love my truck. I get 22 miles to the gallon of my truck. And for me that is a good deal. And it is paid for. That's all I am going to say about my truck. Okay it is very reliable. I love driving it is very comfortable we take it on long trips and it works for me. And my grandson left my truck.
accountCircle Terri C
It is dependable starts every time and runs like a top
I have no complaints this is my husbands baby, but this is the vehicle that we use most
accountCircle Rachel P
It has been very dependable even though it has had to have some work done on it. Lot of miles has been put on it and still going strong.
It's a very good truck, very dependable. A lot of miles have been put on this truck and it's still going somewhat strong. Has needed some work but over all it's been very good.
accountCircle paul B
Good gas mileage and handles well
It has good gas mileage It is reliable It looks good It handles well
accountCircle Clinton A
Reliable Chevrolet. Strong six cylinder motor and transmission. Good fuel economy.
My 2000 S10 is a 5 speed manual and gets great fuel economy. It is the 4.3 vortec v6 and is very reliable. It has been well maintained. Oil changes when scheduled and maintenance services when it has been required. I have never had any issues with the vehicle besides the air conditioning going out. But that has not bothered me with it being my work vehicle. Everything seems to work as it should. I would recommend this vehicle to a friend.
accountCircle Lauren P
The Reliable Chevy S-10 (Go far, Go long, Go hard)
The Chevy S-10 is amazing on gas, we got it in Mass drove back to NY only burning less than a quarter of a tank, we've lugged many things in its bed, and pulled motorcycles out of difficult places twice. The heat and ac work so well we barely need either on for long amounts of time. It's a nice looking truck even if it's pretty small. Many friends pick on it for being a car but were the ones laughing when the S-10 stands the test of time!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Abby P
It is top heavy and will tip over if you are driving too fast.
After 18 years and hundreds of thousands of miles being put into it, it is still a running and completely functional vehicle. The issues we are having are perfectly avoidable if you do not live in the type of area I do. In the last 5 years, I have had to replace the transmission, fix window motors and replace the passenger door because it stopped closing completely, leaving a large gap. The speakers blew out after a while and now the radio has given up with trying to work. The seats have also broken at this point and the air conditioning has stopped as well. It drives just fine but the issues I have listed are easily fixable.
accountCircle cha h
S10 is not very comfortable.
The cabin air system does not allow vent direction with any degree of flexibility. The system allows no ability to shut out incoming air when I enter a dusty area. The head rest behind the seat pushes my head forward in an uncomfortable manner. The windshield wiper switch is on the turn signal arm and is very awkward to operate.
accountCircle crystal g
As far as my truck in particular, just that it's just temporary until I can afford something nicer.
The things I like about my vehicle are that it runs reliably, the interior is relatively comfortable and it is not expensive to operate. The things I dislike are the fact that it is a truck, the bed gets full of leaves and getting groceries home in the rain or wind is a mess. It has also been wrecked and wasn't repaired fully (before I got it) so it looks a bit shabby.
accountCircle Kari S
2000 Chevrolet s-10 pick-up. Standard cab.
I think the inside space is a little tight only being a 2-3 seater. Something is causing the battery/alternator to not hold its charge.
accountCircle Amanda B
Great gas mileage and runs good even with over 200k miles
Its gets me from point A to point B. It has over 200k miles on it and it's still going strong. I haven't really had any problems with it. I would recommend it to someone who is looking for a reliable vehicle. It also gets pretty good gas mileage. Very nice truck.
accountCircle Andrew F
It's a very reliable vehicle
Runs good, looks goog and is very reliable this chevy truck has been a family vehicle every since great truck
accountCircle Asa K
Ugly date but you'll take her home
My truck has been very dependable so far I've only had it about 6 months. The fuel pump went out but that understandable for as many miles it has on it. The body is completely riddled with rust rocker panels are gone corner cabs are just a memory at this point
accountCircle russell b
It has 230,000 miles on original engine. And still gets 17 mpg.
Great driving truck equipped with a 5 speed transmission and posi-trac differential powered by the 4.3 ltr Vortec (W) motor. Fun to drive and dependable.

Chevrolet S-10 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Xtreme
120 HP 23-26 MPG 2-3 Seats
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LS Xtreme
120-180 HP 20-20 MPG 3-5 Seats
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Base
190 HP 19-20 MPG 3-4 Seats
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LS
190 HP 19-20 MPG 3-4 Seats
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LS w/ZR2
190 HP 19-20 MPG 3-4 Seats
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2000 Chevrolet S-10 Owner Reviews

4.10
78 Reviews
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5 stars 38%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 21%
2 stars 4%
1 star 0%
accountCircle tina g on June 10, 2021
Pleasure to drive. No dashboard network to deal with!
I love this truck! I have almost 140 thousand miles on it so it has needed repairs but its reliability and performance makes up for it. I love it's simplicity most of all...a normal dashboard and minimal computer involvement.
accountCircle Courtney H on April 2, 2021
It is very white and it is a truck.
My truck is great and it is even great in the snow and other stuff like that. I also love it because it is nice and small sized. It also works great chains and in the mountains and up in the snow. The performance is also great when speeding up at stop lights and has great traction with the tires.
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Ranks #4 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2000 Chevrolet S-10 has an average owner rating of 4.10 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 8 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2000 Toyota Tacoma
4.52
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2000 Ford Ranger
4.34
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2000 Nissan Frontier
4.22
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2000 Chevrolet S-10
4.1

Ranks #1 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Chevrolet S-10 has a combined MPG of 22 which ranks it #1 of 8 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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22 MPG
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22 MPG
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22 MPG

Is The 2000 Chevrolet S-10 A Good Car?

Yes it is a very reliable vehicle. I have had this truck for several years now and I have only had to take it to the shop once.
Bradley B.
Yes it is a good vehicle! Everything works great it was just a bit tricky learning to drive a standard.
Tm H.
Yes it has needed a few repairs, but it has been a good truck. It has a rebuilt motor and needs a new ignition but it's still running
Shannon K.
Is my 2000 Chevrolet S-10 a good vehicle? Yes it is a great vehicle. All around good for around town and use for light construction work and or scrap metal. On top of it already been a Chevrolet a... Read More
Leslie M.
Yes it was good on gas, didn't mess up on me and got me where I needed and wanted to go. It was pretty everyone complimented it I never had any problems and I’d like another one day.
Richard C.

How Reliable Is The 2000 Chevrolet S-10?

It is very reliable. The only complaint is that the air conditioner is a little rough. When the air is running, every time the compressor engages the car shudders. And if I am idling and the... Read More
scott I.
I had to replace the clutch but other than that I haven't had any problems! I just do routine maintenance and everything works just fine!
Trish W.
The motor had to be rebuilt, air conditioner went out, needs a new ignition. It's had a few repairs and needs more
Adam S.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet S -10 reliable? Of course it is .It's the most sold number one compact truck 22 years running now. So to ask if it's reliable, that is a given.
Kelsey A.
Yes it is and no it doesn't nothing messed up. I was able to drive long drives see my friends family everything. Was my first vehicle. Owner took good care of it before I was owner.
Chad C.

Is The 2000 Chevrolet S-10 A Good Value?

I bought my vehicle from an ad online for about $4,500 believe it to be a good value. However I didn't buy IT from a dealership I bought it from someone else.
Ryan J.
Yes, it has been a good value. I bought it used as is. $2550 was the total amount. Good deal although I had to spend some cash for repairs.
Andrea C.
How much does a 2000 Chevrolet S10 cost, and is it a good value? Yes it's a very good value at 2500 it is a very good deal. For sure worth the money.
Tania G.
It costed me $3,000 and it is a good value for everything it can do and get you to places gas was good I’d recommend it to anyone
Dawn W.

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Where is the 2000 chevy s10 2.2 l pcv valve located?

Answer: The 2000 Chevy S-10 2 2 l pcv valve is located under the hood, center, upper engine area, and mounted in top of valve cover. Having high quality oil is key for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into...

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What is the 2000 chevy s10 oil capacity?

Answer: The 2000 Chevy S-10 holdS4.5 quarts of oil in the engine. Chevrolet recommends using SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil whenever You need to change it. There are two types of oil that are on the market these days,...

What is the 2000 chevy s10 headlight bulb size?

Answer: The 2000 Chevrolet Blazer S-10 useS9006 or 9006 LED bulbs in the low beam headlamps, and 9005 or 9005 LED bulbs in the high beam headlamps. These are relatively simple to swap, and can found through most mass...

How do I reset my 2000 chevy s10 fuel pump?

Answer: To reset the fuel pump on the Chevy S-10 first You want to turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Next observe the Security telltale, after approximately 10 minutes the telltale will turn off. Than turn OFF...
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Safety & Reliability

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