2001 Chevrolet S-10 Owner Ratings & Reviews

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4.5
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2001 Chevrolet S-10 - I like the Chevy S-10 4X4 even though it gets poor gas mileage

dave
Franklin, Tennessee
Overall
4.0
Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Style
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Fuel Economy
1.0
Reliability
3.0
I like the Chevy S-10 4X4 even though it gets poor gas mileage. It drives great off road, and you would be challenged to get yourself stuck in the mud. It seems to get a lot better gas mileage if you always stay under 55 miles per hour. Fifty-three miles per hour is the perfect cruise control setting for this truck when on the interstate. The truck is much higher off the ground than a regular Chevy S-10. When the truck came from the factory it had really big off road mudding tires on it that had very deep grooves in the tread. At highway speeds these tires will make a very loud noise. At interstate 70 mph speeds the noise with these tires is so loud that it can be hard to have a conversation inside the vehicle. I mostly solved this problem by replacing the giant off road tires with int... (more)
Story
I was once on a first date with a very cute girl in the truck. I found her to be very distracting, and I kept looking over at her while driving. It was raining a lot at the time. I accidently ran off in a pretty serious ditch while looking at her. But due to the off-road capability of the truck, I was able to drive right back onto the road without ever slowing down or even hitting the break. T... (more)
Pros
It is a super awesome vehicle for off road driving. The vehicle is very good also for slow speed country road driving. The vehicle handles well. The vehicle is very tough, someone backed into me in a parking lot in a small car once, and it totally destroyed the back of their small flimsy vehicle while my truck had barely a scratch on the sturdy chrome bumper. The two bucket-adjustable reclining seats are very comfortable straight from the factory and are even better once I upgraded them to custom leather.
Cons
The tire noise is very loud at speeds above 55 miles per hour. The truck gets relatively poor gas mileage. The different type of engine in the truck produces more heat than a normal engine which can make the inside of the vehicle hotter during the summer when driving a long distances.

2001 Chevrolet S-10 - Versatility and style

Jerry
Oak Harbor, Washington
Overall
5.0
Value
5.0
Performance
3.0
Style
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Fuel Economy
5.0
Reliability
4.0
My Chevy s-10 has been the most valuable purchase I've made over the past decade. The s-10 is one more versatile trucks, as it can be used for multiple purposes ranging from work truck to play truck. The LS version is possibly the most fuel efficient of the s-10's, sporting a 2.2 Liter engine that allows over 22 mpg on the highway. What I like about the 2001 model is how far it has evolved from the original 1982 model, which includes the addition of a spare tire, cruise control, and an integrated CD player. Having purchased my truck used, I would have expected more performance issues at this point, but there are really none to report. There is not much I do not like about my truck, however it does lack the horsepower of other compact trucks which is beneficial in certain situations.
Story
My first cross-country road trip from Washington to Southern California was made in my s-10, which was probably the most pleasant, comfortable experience I've ever had in terms of long distance travel. The awesome gas mileage and cruise control allowed me to take an unexpected detour along the Oregon coast while taking in the amazing sites that highway 101 has to offer.
Pros
In my opinion, the s-10 is the most aesthetically pleasing of the compact trucks among the three major manufacturers. Chevy accomplished the feat of designing a stylistic body that has minimal straight lines giving it a sleek, rounded look that is unique to the s-10 model. The interior was given just as much attention with it's smooth form factor and ultra comfortable seats. With the smaller 2.2 Liter motor, I have found that most mechanical issues are relatively cheap and easy to repair having done most of the repairs myself.
Cons
Even though I purchased my truck with 132,000 miles, I haven't had any real negative experiences to report. With less than 100 horsepower, the 2.2 Liter engine does lack the speed and acceleration of the more powerful 4.3 Liter engines found in other models of the s-10. In addition, the smaller engine has less torque which does affect the towing capacity.

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