INTERIOR OVERVIEW
Key Standard Features*
BASE MODEL:
Driver and right front-passenger air bags.† Passenger-side has deactivation switch for use with rear-facing infant restraints
PASSlock® theft-deterrent system
Flash-to-pass feature activates high beam lamps to alert the driver of a vehicle in front of an intent to pass
Vinyl floor covering
Deluxe Cloth 60/40 split-bench (2WD Extended Cab)
ETR AM/FM stereo with seek-scan and digital clock
Intermittent windshield wipers
Retained accessory power allows the stereo, power windows and other power features to remain operable for up to 20 minutes after the ignition has been turned off or until a door is opened
Battery-rundown protection turns off interior lights left on for longer than 20 minutes with the ignition off
Delayed interior lighting automatically keeps dome lamp on for fifteen seconds, or until the ignition is turned on after front doors are closed
Headlamps-on reminder
Turn signal-on reminder
Low fuel indicator light.
LS TRIM ADDS THE FOLLOWING, IN ADDITION TO OR REPLACING BASE MODEL FEATURES:
Deluxe Cloth 60/40 split-bench seat (2WD)
ETR AM/FM stereo with cassette player, seek-scan, digital clock, TheftLock, speed-compensated volume and auto tone control
Color-keyed molded plastic door trim panels with cloth inserts
Color-keyed carpeting
Dual reading lamps on rearview mirror
Two front auxiliary 12-volt electrical power outlets
Center console, with available front high-back bucket seats, features storage area, coin or CD holder, dual cup holders and optional remote CD player.
*See Feature Availability chart on page 11 for additional features.†Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. See the owner’s manual for more safety information.
EXTERIOR/STRUCTURAL OVERVIEW
Key Standard Features*
BASE MODEL:
Composite halogen headlamps
Dual folding rearview mirrors
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) with Automatic Exterior Lamp Control
Argent and chrome grille
Argent-painted wheels with black center cap
Dark gray front and rear bumpers
Rear-quarter swing-out windows (Extended Cab only)
Stiff, ladder-type frame with bolted and riveted cross members provides a solid foundation. The front box section has added strength to support the engine and front suspension
Drop-center frame design helps make entry and exit easy, without sacrificing ground clearance. This design also helps the vehicle maintain a low center of gravity
Double-wall cargo box construction
Two-tier loading
Welded cargo box eliminates bolts that can damage cargo or cause rust
Cargo tie-down loops
Removable tailgate
Rear step bumper
Semi-flush door glass and double-sealed doors help reduce wind noise while contributing to a sleek appearance
Solar-Ray tinted glass.
LS TRIM ADDS THE FOLLOWING, IN ADDITION TO OR REPLACING BASE MODEL FEATURES:
Body-color bumpers.
LS EXTERIOR APPEARANCE PACKAGE ADDS THE FOLLOWING, IN ADDITION TO OR REPLACING LS TRIM FEATURES:
Argent-color body-side moldings with bright inserts
Bright wheel opening moldings
Chrome bumpers with rub strips.
Key Optional Features*
NEW Molding package available with LS trim provides a more refined look.
Driver-side third door (Extended Cab models) provides versatility and convenience in allowing S-10 Pickup owners to easily store and remove items from the rear seat area
Foglamps (with LS trim)
Sliding rear window
Full-size spare tire
Short or Long Box models
Sportside Box (with LS trim).
*See Feature Availability chart on page 11 for additional features.
Exterior Paint
Standard basecoat/clearcoat paint on S-10 Pickup helps resist fading and provides a high gloss shine for long-lasting exterior beauty.
Paint Colors
Space Blue Metallic*
Onyx Black
Sunset Gold Metallic*
Meadow Green Metallic
Medium Beige Mystique Metallic*
Victory Red
Summit White
Dark Cherry Red Metallic*
Light Pewter Metallic*
Indigo Blue Metallic.
*LS Trim only.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
Key Standard Features*
Power-assisted steering
Battery-rundown protection
4-wheel antilock brake system (ABS)
5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
Key Optional Features*
4-speed automatic transmission
Vortec 4300 V6 SFI engine
*See Feature Availability chart on page 11 for additional features.
OPTIONAL PACKAGES
S-10 Xtreme Sport Appearance Package
The Xtreme Sport Appearance Package is ideal for owners who want a factory-built-and-backed street rod look. Xtreme hugs the ground, thanks to its ZQ8 Suspension and 2-inch-lower ride height. This sharp, two-wheel-drive vehicle includes eye-catching 270-degree ground effects. Xtreme is available with Base trim as a Regular Cab Fleetside, or with LS trim as a Regular or Extended Cab, Fleetside or Sportside.
INTERIOR
Air conditioning
Tachometer
Leather-wrapped steering wheel.
EXTERIOR
270 degree ground effects
Body-color front air dam with front integrated foglamps
Monochromatic paint scheme in Victory Red, Onyx Black or Summit White
Body-color front grille and bumpers
Unique 16-inch wheels and tires
Wheel flares.
FUNCTIONAL
Vortec 4300 V6 (L35) engines
5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic with OD
ZQ8 Sport Suspension, which includes: 46mm de Carbon shock absorbers, 33mm front stabilizer bar, 23mm rear stabilizer bar and two-stage multi-leaf rear springs
2-inch-lower ride height
16" x 8" cast-aluminum wheels
P235/55R-16 tires.
EXTERIOR
Unique front fenders and pickup box outer panels with extra-wide wheel flares.
FUNCTIONAL
Special wide-stance ZR2 chassis
190-hp L35 Vortec 4300 V6 SFI engine
Choice of 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission or 5-speed manual transmission.
*Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Never place a rear facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active air bag. See the owner’s manual for more safety information.†Parking brake must be disengaged for the system to operate.
SAFETY AND SECURITY*
Crash Avoidance Features
Daytime Running Lamps* (DRL) with Automatic Exterior Lamp Control
4-wheel antilock brake system
Brake/transmission shift interlock or starter safety switch.
Occupant Protection Features
Driver and right front-passenger air bags†
Side door beams
Reinforced safety cage
Standard three-point safety belt system
Front and rear crush zones
Energy-absorbing steering column and instrument panel.
Security Features
PASSlock® theft-deterrent system. If an attempt is made to start the vehicle without the proper key, the fuel system is disabled
Single two-sided key helps make S-10 Pickup’s key easier to handle. Its large head lessens the chance of it being misplaced.
Key Optional Features
Power Convenience Group includes power door locks, power windows, power remote exterior heated mirrors and Remote Keyless Entry with content theft alarm. Content theft alarm triggers horn and exterior lighting if unauthorized entry is attempted at any passenger door
Lockout provision (on vehicles with the Power Convenience Group) prevents doors from locking if key is inadvertently left in the ignition.
*For additional safety information, see the Chevrolet section of this Guide.†Parking brake must be disengaged for the system to operate. **Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Never place a rear facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active air bag. See the owner’s manual for more safety information.
SOUND SYSTEMS
Base and LS Models
STANDARD:
ETR AM/FM stereo with seek-scan and digital clock.
OPTIONAL:
ETR AM/FM stereo with cassette player, seek-scan and digital clock
ETR AM/FM stereo with cassette player, seek-scan, digital clock, TheftLock, speed-compensated volume and auto tone control
ETR AM/FM stereo with compact disc player, seek-scan, digital clock, TheftLock, speed-compensated volume and auto tone control
ETR AM/FM stereo with compact disc and cassette players, TheftLock, speed-compensated volume and auto tone control (requires high-back bucket seats and automatic transmission).
SEATS
"Prescription templates" calibrated to actual body configurations, were used to design the universal lumbar supports for S-10 Pickup seats.
2WD EXTENDED CAB MODEL:
Reclining Deluxe Cloth 60/40 split-bench seat.
EXTENDED CAB SEAT FEATURES:
Extended Cab models feature custom folding standard rear jump seats that easily accommodate two passengers
Extended Cab front-passenger seat slides forward to provide easy access to the rear-cargo area.
Interior Colors (Vinyl and Cloth)
Beige (cloth only)
Graphite (cloth only)
Medium Gray.
POWER AND PERFORMANCE
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ENGINEERING
Corrosion protection and two-sided galvanized steel for all exterior body panels (except the roof and cargo box front panel) help protect S-10 Pickup from rust-through. The galvanized zinc coating helps prevent surface rust due to minor chips, scratches and holes that start from the inside.
S-10 Pickup engines feature sequential fuel injection which helps optimize fuel economy and power output while also helping to meet today’s stringent emissions control requirements.
S-10 is manufactured at General Motors assembly plants in Linden, New Jersey and Shreveport, Louisiana.
ENGINES
Vortec 4300 V6 Engine (L35)
The Vortec 4300 V6 engine with Sequential Fuel Injection is standard on 4x4 S-10 Pickup and optional on 2WD models.
NEW The Vortec V6 engine features new roller rocker arms, a new roller timing chain and powdered metal timing chain sprocket. These new components help contribute to quieter operation and extended durability
POWER RATINGS FOR THE VORTEC L35 4300 V6:
180 horsepower at 4400 rpm (2WD)
245 lb.-ft. of torque at 2800 rpm (2WD)
EXTENDED-LIFE SERVICE ITEMS INCLUDE:
Platinum-tip spark plugs
Engine timing never needs checking
Extended-life engine coolant*
Single accessory drive belt.
*Maintenance needs vary with different uses and driving conditions. See owner’s manual for more information
TRANSMISSIONS
5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission
A five-speed manual transmission is standard in S-10 Pickup. It has a fifth-gear overdrive to reduce engine speed during highway cruising which contributes to increased fuel efficiency and reduced engine wear.
NEW Five-speed manual transmission enhancements (when mated with the Vortec 4300 V6 engine) contribute to quieter operation and extended gear life.
STANDARD FEATURES:
Wide range of gear ratios
Synchronized reverse gear makes shifting easy by synchronizing the gear’s speed to the speed of the transmission’s output shaft
Short-throw shifter has an ergonomically designed knob for more comfortable gripping and an "in control" shift feel
Close-ratio transmissions on V6-equipped models have a 3.49:1 first-gear ratio which is designed for optimum acceleration; the fifth-gear ratio is 0.78:1.
4L60-E 4-Speed Electronic Automatic Transmission
GM’s 4L60-E 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission is optional on S-10 Pickup. The transmission’s "intelligent" electronic controls allow it to match the engine’s performance, helping it to deliver optimum fuel-efficiency.
4L60-E FEATURES:
Vamac pump cover seals
Wide range of gear ratios
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in the 4L60-E is designed to provide precision and flexibility. It measures key vehicle input, including throttle position, vehicle speed, gear range, temperature and engine load Four solenoids connected to the PCM control shift points and help promote shift smoothness.
Virtually seamless operation is made possible, since the PCM acts as an interface between the engine and transmission
Electronically controlled shift timing
Brake/transmission shift interlock
Second-gear-start feature helps provide an extra measure of control in hazardous driving conditions. The driver can reduce torque to the drive wheels by moving the gear selector to the DRIVE 2 position, which can help increase control during initial acceleration on slippery surfaces
Long-life automatic transmission fluid in the 4L60-E has a fluid change interval of 100,000 miles* under normal operating conditions.
*Maintenance needs vary with different uses and driving conditions. See owner’s manual for more information
SUSPENSION
Front
Independent front suspension is standard on S-10 Pickup. The suspension has upper and lower control arms and a stabilizer bar
Friction-free coil springs on 2-wheel-drive models
Torsion bars on 4-wheel-drive models provide efficient vehicle packaging. The torsion bars are computer-selected to help optimize ride and handling.
Rear
Two-stage, variable-rate, multi-leaf spring rear suspension is standard on S-10 Pickup. The longer set of leaves help to provide a smooth ride when the vehicle is unloaded. As additional passengers and cargo are loaded, the longer leaves flatten out and the shorter, stiffer leaves help deliver additional support, thereby contributing to a comfortable ride.
2WD CHASSIS PACKAGES INCLUDE:
ZQ8 Sport Suspension, standard on the Xtreme and available on LS 2WD Regular Cab Short Box and LS 2WD Extended Cab S-10 Pickup models, includes the following:
Two-inch lower ride height
46mm de Carbon front shock absorbers
36mm de Carbon rear shock absorbers
33mm front stabilizer bar
Two-stage multi-leaf rear springs
23mm rear stabilizer bar
16" x 8" cast-aluminum wheels
P235/55R-16 tires
Available with the Vortec 4300 V6 SFI engine.
STEERING
S-10 Pickup is equipped with variable-ratio, power-assisted steering as standard equipment for precise steering response. This system provides:
15:1 ratio (on center) for quick steering response on 2WD models
BRAKES
NEW The ABS controller (EBC 325) is the brain behind the antilock brake system. It measures wheel speed by using three sensors — one at each front wheel and one at the transmission output shaft. The controller helps ensure reliable antilock performance.
ABS
4-wheel antilock brake system (ABS) is standard on all S-10 Pickup models. ABS is designed to help the driver maintain control by reducing wheel lockup while braking hard on most slippery surfaces.
2WD Models
Front disc/rear drum brakes are standard on 2WD S-10 Pickup models.
WHEELS AND TIRES
2WD Wheels
Xtreme 16" aluminum wheel (included only with Xtreme Sport Appearance Package).
Tires
P235/55R-16 all-season steel-belted radial blackwall tires (included with Xtreme Sport Appearance Package and ZQ8 Suspension)
Full-size spare standard on ZR2-equipped models and available on all others except Xtreme or ZQ8-equipped models.
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