Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
14 -22 City / 17 -28 HWY
Horsepower
120 -190
Seats
3 -4
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Blake T
Great fuel economy on this vehicle
We have owned this truck since 2002 and have had no major problems at all. A alternator and basic maintenance, along with tires and a few batteries. 300,000 miles and I'd still trust it to take anywhere. This truck has been a very good vehicle the reliability of it has made it very sought after by me. I'd recommend to anyone.
accountCircle Rachel H
I never want to drive another car besides my Chevy S-10.
The truck works very well. It's already 17 years old with no problems. The check engine light is on, but nothing seems wrong with it. The auto shop people say it seems it could last a lot longer yet. It doesn't have a key fob, just a key. You have to manually roll up and down the windows and adjust the mirrors manually. There is no CD player, tape deck, or AUX plugin, just the radio. It's not very fuel efficient, but runs perfectly.
accountCircle Roger K
Not very good gas mileage..not a lot of room to load furniture. Excellent handling
S10 4x4. Last year they were built. Excellent four wheel drive in deep snow but need some weight in the back.
accountCircle Sydney B
2002 Chevy s-10. Great truck, perfect size, runs great, couldn’t be happier!
My 2002 s-10 has been running great for me. Besides general maintenance needing to be done, it has been running up to my expectations. The only other issue I had was the distributor going bad but was the cheapest easiest fix anyone could ever do on a car! It has 200, 000 miles and I couldn’t be happier with its performance!
accountCircle Lynne C
It is an s-10 extreme. If they were still produced we would buy another one.
Drivers side door hinge has had to be replaced a couple of times. . Handle for the third door has been replaced four times. Other than those and normal wear and tear, we have had no problems with the truck. We are satisfied with the overall performance.
accountCircle Craig S
Chevy S10's are one of the best vehicles and most durable vehicles when taken care of right.
I love my vehicle; I love the smooth ride and longevity of my Chevrolet. I don't dislike anything or complain about my truck
accountCircle Vincent M
That General Motors built the truck and offered it for sale as a factory built vehicle with most options already built in that others would pay extra for if they wanted to add to their truck.
My vehicle is not your everyday type pick-up truck. It is a General Motors factory built sport truck titled Xtreme. It is stylish and always looks like a custom built show truck.
accountCircle Shannon W
Four drink cup holders in an S10 YES! I like my stereo and the CD player.
I love everything about my S10 Extreme. The only thing I would like to change is my wheels and racing stripes. I have a black S10 Xtreme with gold stripes and I prefer silver stripes. I also have gold accents in my wheels and I would prefer chrome wheels. I love my bed cover. It keeps everything nice and dry if I go shopping when it's raining. I have considered removing the bed cover but if I do I will definitely be getting a toolbox to go on the bed. I and my mother before me have taken very good care of the motor and transmission. All fluids are checked and changed regularly. I put new brakes on back about 9 months ago. I had a brake line go out just a month before that. Not bad at all for a 16 year old truck. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jaclyn L
Chevy S-10: Good for to and from work
This truck is only good for low use. To and from work. Things break too easily on them. Hard times..
accountCircle Lucas R
While it is not the best looking car it has by far been the most reliable that I have ever driven.
It is a very reliable vehicle but it had to get its transmission rebuild, there is a ton of rust its body, and the passenger side door does not seal correctly when it's closed.
accountCircle Anthony D
It looks just like other cars, such as Subaru, Chevy, Ford, Toyota and Nissan.
Solid performer. Hard on tires. Bodies rusted out. Not comfortable on long trips. Do not like power windows.
accountCircle Matthew L
2002 Chevrolet s10 pickup four wheel drive.
So my truck is a base model 02 Chevy s10 ext. Cab 5 speed 4x4, great truck runs awesome, only thing I don't like as much is it doesn't have cruise control but its a base model so it's to be expected. Performance wise it tows pretty good for a little truck with a v6 and all the basic comforts such as ac and heat work awesome with the small cab.
accountCircle John I
My 2002 Chevy s10. Reliable. Dependable.
It is an older vehicle that is very dependable actually. It is older and need some suspension work done and the air condition is not working. . I've only had this vehicle for under a year. I have only had to replace tires, an alternator and basic maintenance.
accountCircle jason D
It gets great gas mileage and is cheap to repair.
It's durable , good on gas, and comfortable. Cheap repair cost. Rust issues.
accountCircle Kathy P
Good for country dwellers.
Very reliable and comfortable for two. I really like the fact that the driver's viewpoint is higher than in a sedan. Vehicle holds its utility and value over many years and the truck is very useful for those living in the country. Would be better for hauling groceries if it had a cap.

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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Fleet
120-180 HP 20-20 MPG 3-4 Seats
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LS Fleet
120-180 HP 20-25 MPG 3-4 Seats
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Base
190 HP 16-18 MPG 3-4 Seats
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LS
190 HP 18-18 MPG 4 Seats
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2002 Chevrolet S-10 Owner Reviews

4.25
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5 stars 46%
4 stars 40%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 2%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Craig S on May 22, 2021
Chevy S10's are one of the best vehicles and most durable vehicles when taken care of right.
I love my vehicle; I love the smooth ride and longevity of my Chevrolet. I don't dislike anything or complain about my truck
accountCircle Benjamin P on April 3, 2021
It rides really smooth, engine sounds great, need to replace control arms
I bought my truck off this guy that lived down my street , ivand and i've had my truck for about year already, I've been doing the maintenance on my truck I've already replaced alternator, radiator, brakes, spark plugs, regular oil change, fixed the ac compressor, and brand new tires

Ranks #2 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2002 Chevrolet S-10 has an average owner rating of 4.25 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 7 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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4.22

Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Chevrolet S-10 has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #3 of 8 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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25 MPG
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Is The 2002 Chevrolet S-10 A Good Car?

It's been a great vehicle had this for almost 15 years. I have had little trouble besides basic care such as oil change tire rotation battery change
Chandra L.
Yea it is we have had it for 5 years now just normal wear and tear we just love our blazer it has been really good to us
Dylan F.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Chevrolet S-10?

My truck is reliable and haven't had that many problems except replacing the battery a couple of times
Kayla G.
Just a lot of miles but we try to keep the oil changed we could really get a few parts inside that are missing but it really has been good to us
Nikki L.

Is The 2002 Chevrolet S-10 A Good Value?

We got it for $6,000 or less. No it not a good value because they don't make it anymore. But it good for small town living.
Angela D.
I really don't know how much it really costs but if you want a good value for a vehicle and don't want to pay a lot of money for an extravagant vehicle, this is a good vehicle to have.
Kenya D.
We have paid it off in full but we got a loan in Feb of 2014 and they wanted 35000 but now we have it paid off I don't know what the book value is
Rebecca E.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 Chevy s10 coolant type?

Answer: The type of coolant that is recommended for use in the 2002 Chevrolet S-10 is dex-cool 50/50, premixed. The capacity for the truck is 11.6 quarts for the initial fill. Coolant is used to help protect vehicles...

What is the 2002 Chevy s10 coolant temp sensor location?

Answer: The 2002 Chevy S-10 coolant temp sensor location is found by watching: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=g4wRRxgjp94 The spark plugs need to be replaced every 100,000 miles unless it's a copper one. A cooper...

Where is the 2002 chevy s10 4.3 knock sensor located?

Answer: The 2002 Chevy S-10 4 3 knock sensor location is above the oil pan. You will come across many issues with an engine. A spark plug may pop off, causing engine trouble. A gasket may be loose and that needs to be...

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety