Overview & Reviews

The S-10 gets a sheet metal makeover and a new interior with dual airbags that incorporate second-generation technology for reduced force deployments. The basic four-cylinder engine benefits from Vortec technology this year, while 4WD models now have four-wheel disc brakes and a more refined transfer case on trucks with an automatic transmission. New radios, automatic headlight control and a standard theft-deterrent system sum up the changes.

• Fuel efficient base engine. Sporty styling. Powerful optional V6. Handy third door option.

• Shabby build quality. Low seating positions. Rattly third door option.

User Reviews:

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  s-10 - 1998 Chevrolet S-10
  By the pimp - October 23 - 2:00 am

  extreamly nice good well rounded

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  Im dissapointed ! - 1998 Chevrolet S-10
  By Ray Parker - October 20 - 2:00 am

  Ive always had problems with the side seat handles that allow the seat to be reclined. They have been replaced three times and still dont work. The passenger compartment is much too small. The cheap plastic that GM uses for the interior is awful. The transmission was overhauled at 40000 miles. But I had to complain for two years that it was continually slipping before they fixed it under the extended warranty. It worked fine for about a year but started slipping again. I took the S-10 in before the extended warranty had expired and had it checked. They did nothing. Now that my warranty has expired, they want $2000 to repair it. Brakes are weak.

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  S10 ZR2 - 1998 Chevrolet S-10
  By Neleous - September 20 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle has been through everything from drag racing to off roading. The only problem Ive had was the reclining handle on the drivers seat broke off. I havent been very nice to this truck but it has treated me awesome.

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  Wont do it again - 1998 Chevrolet S-10
  By sabdsbu - June 15 - 2:00 am

  Over all I like the truck it is just little problems that have irritated me. Broken reline handle on driver seat, broken lumbar support cable. Paint chipping off behind tires and I dont drive dirt roads, Rattles inside, doors leak water in a good rain storm, wind whistles. Also starting to find gasket problems, what is next??

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  No Problems - 1998 Chevrolet S-10
  By beafreak - June 8 - 2:00 am

  The only problem that I have had is the seat back adjuster handles have both broken off. This is a common problem with this truck(there is a technical service bulletin on this). Ive got as high as 27mpg on a 700 mile trip and average about 20. The 2.2L is no powerhouse but it gets the job done. I would surely buy another.

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  1998 S10 ZR2 Ext Cab - 1998 Chevrolet S-10
  By Bigstik - May 27 - 2:00 am

  An extremely reliable vehicle from the day I drove it of the lot. Very limited repairs needed over the 5.5 years I have owned it. Ask your mechanic about these 4.3 liter Vortec V6 engines, hell tell you that they are built for the long haul. I tow my 19 Sea Ray, haul mulch, furniture, and anything else that will fit in the bed, and racked up about 60,000 miles the first 2 years working the MD/VA territory - all highway, and I dont baby this truck. It still runs like the day I drove it off the lot.

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  Excellent Truck - 1998 Chevrolet S-10
  By bauerman - May 21 - 2:00 am

  I have the 4 cylinder engine coupled with a 5 speed transmission and could not be happier with the truck to date. Smooth shifting - good power - and great gas milegage so far. If you are thinking of the 4 cylinder engine - go for the 5 speed manual as well, its the best pairing of engine and transmission. Fit and finsh seem to be excellent - especially for a used truck with 65000 miles. No rattles to this point - takes bumps well and seem to be "screwed together" very tightly. Im getting about 28 MPG right now and am very happy with that. Hauls a load pretty well and sits low enough to the ground to make loading the bed easy.

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  weak trans - 1998 Chevrolet S-10
  By Geoff 1954 - May 18 - 2:00 am

  1st problem, battery went dead and had to replace it under warrenty,2ed transmition problem, overdrive burns out needing a major rebuilt.

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  I could have done better... - 1998 Chevrolet S-10
  By What was I thinking? - May 16 - 2:00 am

  My gut instinct was not to buy this truck, but somehow that day I kinda liked it. The possibility of a few quirks would have been acceptable since I only needed it for home ownership purposes. When I took it to an independent mechanic I learned it couldnt even pass a simple state safety inspection. Poor build quality had sent it to be traded in, and the dealer wouldnt give it the help it needed without added cost. There are several, better choices out there for the consumer to choose from.

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  Never Again! - 1998 Chevrolet S-10
  By Allonzi - March 8 - 2:00 am

  I have a S10 LS extended cab with the four cylinder and manual transmission. The four cylinder is a weak engine but get very good mileage. My problems have been: 1) Interior rattling. 2) Bolt felt off exhaust manifold. 3) Seat handles on passenger and drivers side have broken off in my hand. (I got the passenger side handle fixed and it busted off again!) 4) Wipers would only work intermittently after the first year. General Motors is the largest car company in the world, you would think they would be able to make a seat where the recliner handles wont fall off!