Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 City / 19 HWY
Horsepower
190
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Don B
Excellent small pickup with small camper shell.
It is a small pick-up that I can get around town easily, is comfortable to drive, has had no accidents, is in excellent condition, has a small camper shell over the bed, an all maintenance is performed by a licensed mechanic.
accountCircle Ron
Dependable
I have a 1994 GMC Sonoma with 450,000 miles on it ran good when I parked it used no oil between 8,000 miles oil changes. I hauled around 1500lb on it and have pulled a trailer with 6to8 thousand pounds on it.work construction for 35 year and have this truck for 22 of them. Would still be using it but the frame roted in to the best truck I've ever owned with a 4.3 v6 extended cab.got 20-22 mph.
accountCircle Savannah F
Great truck but not a family ride.
Its a 4 wheel drive and it sure can go through some mud! I love how it handles the road, parts are still easy to buy for it. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. I would most definitely recommend this vehicle to anyone although there definitely is not enough room if you have a family.
accountCircle donald b
Holds 4 people comfortably in style along with adequate storage space
I like it because it gets me around town, stylish, good gas mileage and hasn't needed other than regular maintenance
accountCircle Barbara R
S-10 was a good purchase.
This truck was a good purchase. I have had it for 14 years and only needed to do regular maintenance.
accountCircle James B
The technology is really good. The gps is easy to use.
I love the gas mileage the looks there is nothing I dislike about it I love the 2.8 motor I pick it out myself didn't want the 4 cylinder love the 2.8 6 has got a lot of peep.
accountCircle Jen C
Reliable and safe. 4wd which is great for the winter of the area I live in
My truck is very reliable and convenient. When I was purchasing this vehicle I was looking for something small, but also large enough to move in/out of college. This truck has been perfect, only minor fixes needed.
accountCircle Gary S
The most important thing to know is that it has four wheel drive and is reliable.
The vehicles performance is high quality. My vehicle has been consistently reliable since I have owned it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Andy G
Its alright but not the best truck out there it's ok
Misses up alot and has many issues in the long run
accountCircle Emily D
Chevrolet 4 door s 10 truck.
I drive a 2004 Chevy s10. I have only had it for about 2 months and have had so many problems with it. From my drivers side window fuse blowing. To the radio fuse blowing. It drives good, just rides rough. You feel every single bump on the road. It would be good for someone who drives long distances, because the gas mileage is terrible for short distances. It only gets 12 miles to the gallon and it goes so fast.
accountCircle Kelsey C
Great gas mileage and convenient when needed to haul things
The only problem that I have had with my s10 is the transmission was leaking fluid. After I got it fixed there were no more problems, the gas mileage is very good for a truck and is very comfortable ride.
accountCircle Gwen P
Great little truck for the money.
While it is a great little truck that can tow a small camper or boat it is not for a family. There is only one small bench seat in the back so there's no room for car seats. It had 4 wheel drive which is great in the snow. It comes with air conditioning. I do not like how low it sits.
accountCircle Melinda H
Reliability of my s10 is comfortable.
My s10 is a pretty comfortable vehicle. It is roomy in the front and has a back seat. It runs very well and moves fast when I need it to. My truck is very reliable and gets me to where I need to be. The stereo is a great feature. Sounds great. I also enjoy helping people move heavy items for extra cash so it gives me the flexibility to use as a regular vehicle as well as for work.

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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LS
190 HP 17-17 MPG 5 Seats
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2004 Chevrolet S-10 Owner Reviews

4.15
27 Reviews
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 48%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Jerry W on March 13, 2021
Chevrolet s10 overall consumer rating 6.
Reliable overall happy with it everything still works except the brake light stays on and the ashtray will not stay closed and their is a slight noise in the front ball joint area but beside that I am very happy with everything else I would recommend buying this vehicle.
accountCircle Mark S on January 13, 2021
Torque, Gas, and Oil! Chevy S-10
The torque converter has issues. It is also terrible on gas mileage. The vortex engine has ample power. When going downhill with cruise control on the roms will drop down to 1 so essentially you are just rolling. It doesn't regulate your speed. However, as long as you change oil regularly it is a very reliable vehicle. Other than that it's a great vehicle.

Ranks #8 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2004 Chevrolet S-10 has an average owner rating of 4.15 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 10 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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4.53
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4.12

Ranks #4 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Chevrolet S-10 has a combined MPG of 24 which ranks it #4 of 11 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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28 MPG
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27 MPG
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19 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the chevy s10 abs light on?

Answer: The Chevy S-10 abs light on causes are screeching or loose bearing. Brake equipment will become old and will need to be replaced at some point. The brake pads and shoes need replacing every 50,000 miles. The...

Why is my chevy s10 check gauges light on?

Answer: There are some common reasons why You might get the Check Gauges light illuminating on Your Chevrolet S-10. The first is that You have a charging system issue, such as with the alternator providing too many or...

Where is the idle air control valve location on the chevy s10?

Answer: The idle air control valve (IAC) is located near the throttle body of the intake manifold on a Chevy S-10. An IAC valve is a device commonly used in fuel-injected vehicles to control the engine's idling...

What's the chevy s10 coolant type?

Answer: The Chevy S-10 needs dexcool antifreeze for the coolant system. Chevrolet recommends this because it is designed to work well with the metal that is used in their radiators and cooling system. Do not ever mix...

What's the chevy s10 coolant capacity?

Answer: The Chevy S-10 uses Dexcool Orange antifreeze engine coolant. It has a capacity of about 12 quarts. Coolant is used to transfer heat which can assist in preventing engine damage caused by freezing or boiling....

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Safety & Reliability

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