Overview & Reviews

Additional standard features are added to the S-10 for 2002 including a tachometer, air conditioning and a third door for extended-cab models. Vehicles sold in Northern states also get the Cold Weather package as standard equipment.

• Fuel-efficient base engine, torquey optional V6, stump-jumping ZR2 off-road package.

• Spotty build quality, inferior-grade interior trim, low seating positions, poor crash-test scores.

User Reviews:

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  what was I thinking - 2002 Chevrolet S-10
  By stang fan - August 18 - 2:39 pm

  I have 107,000 and I work at a chevy dealer ant the people there say its just broken in. I have had the truck for a little over 2 years and i have put over $2500-$3000 into fixing it and another $1200 to do yet. it gets the same gas milege as a fullsize truck I barely get 20 mpg on the highway for long trips. I cant wait to trade it in, I will never buy another GM product again, this isnt my first bad experience with GM. GO FORD

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  My Truck - 2002 Chevrolet S-10
  By GLENN - December 19 - 12:37 pm

  ZQ8 is like having a sports car that you canalso pick up lumber at Home Depot with.

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  Its an OK truck - 2002 Chevrolet S-10
  By vnllgrll - November 9 - 9:48 pm

  Its not a bad truc,k but its not a great truck. I have had to put around $2000 into it in the almost 2 years that I have had it. All I can say it thank God for the extended service plan.

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  Just what I expected - 2002 Chevrolet S-10
  By tator - October 16 - 11:52 am

  I havent had the problems other S-10 owners claim to have had. Other than a leaky valve cover gasket and a warped brake rotor ( both repaired under warranty, even though my warranty was expired when I had the leaking gasket) Ive had no problems. I like the trucks gas mileage, as I average about 26 MPG. Overall Im happy with my truck. It is exactly what I expected.

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  Storms S-10 CrewCab - 2002 Chevrolet S-10
  By Storm Gage - July 15 - 1:53 am

  I just had the transmission and rear differential replaced - total cost $3100.00 I put it in reverse the other day and it sounded like a grenade went off. I couldnt believe this American and union built car needed all this work done and the vehicle is only 4 1/2 years old - quite surprising.

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  Chev S10 Crew Cab - 2002 Chevrolet S-10
  By Mary W - December 29 - 2:49 pm

  The 1st 3 years of ownership I was lucky to have a warranty. Replacements included battery, serpentine belt, alternator, shock and more. There has been a nagging rattle in the dash. It has been to the dealership 4 times with the dash taken out, and they still cannot find it. All in all it has been the service that keeps me hanging in with this vehicle. It is a nice truck and I get a lot of use out of it. Not only that, it is bright red with black sport trim package and is awesome to look at.

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  Was a nice Truck. - 2002 Chevrolet S-10
  By Fossil - October 14 - 5:49 pm

  Leased this vehicle for 4 years- bad news! GM LeaseCo is a situation to be avoided at all costs. Just try to get out of your lease- I dare you! Truck always started and ran well. Problems with suspension (truck developed a lean to one side, then the other), battery replaced under warranty, 4X4 system worked well most of the time, but if you change tires, you must change all 4 together, otherwise difference in tire circumference will bind up transfer case. Tires from dealer were the worst Ive ever had. Truck tough looks, but only 4 ply rated. Had flat tires more than 4 times after travelling on roads which others travelled unscathed. End of lease- good bye! Engine too thirsty for me.

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  Last GM for me - 2002 Chevrolet S-10
  By never_again - October 12 - 12:01 pm

  Ive had this truck for a year, bought used from a dealer. It has had more repairs than my last 3 vehicles combined. They were also GM vehicles. The front shocks started leaking at 20,000 miles, the door switch for interior lights goes out of whack in cold temperatures so the lights wont turn off while driving. The emrgency break jammed because a connecting linkage under the dash fell apart. Both doors leak in the rain dripping water onto the door arm rests. The gas mileage is horendous for a 4 cylinder. The cruise control works when it feels like it. Oh, and if you park it on a hill with less than a quarter of a tank of gas-it wont start!

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  Another Good GM - 2002 Chevrolet S-10
  By wrrmar - June 29 - 4:04 pm

  This is my 3rd S-series truck from GM. I owned an 87 S-10 and 89 S-15. Both were excellent vehicles. This one continues the trend towards quality that I have always had with GM. My current truck has only been back to the shop 2 times (once for an oil change and once for body work after it was rearended)

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  Love this truck - 2002 Chevrolet S-10
  By miamiredhawk00 - June 5 - 3:56 pm

  My truck has the 4.3 V-6 and the ZQ-8 suspension package, without the ugly x- treme package. I love the look and performance of this truck, its my weekend rig so it stays in excellent condition. If your looking for a truck that looks and drives like a performance car this is it. I dont know how much weight you could put in the bed, but I really only use it for my bicycles. I purchased used and the only problems Ive had were the battery went bad at 30,000 and the 3rd door needed to be adjusted to open properly, it still squeaks a bit while driving but works fine.