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1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2WD

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1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer – front Unverified
Photo: 1993 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4-Door in Linen White, Front Right, 11-05-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (1983–1994); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1993 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4-Door in Linen White, Front Right, 11-05-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1994ChevroletBlazer-front by Rich Niewiroski Jr., CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1985 Chevy Blazer by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe 4-Door 4x4 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1993 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Tahoe LT 4-Door in Linen White, Rear Left, 11-05-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2WD is a 160-hp 4.3-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,375 MSRP.

It makes 160 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 230 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.

The S-10 Blazer measures 170.3 inches long on a 100.5-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,375 ($33,258 *)
Engine
Engine Type4.3L V6 (TBI)
Displacement4.3 L
Horsepower160 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque230 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Tank Capacity20 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15.0 in
Wheels Rear15.0 in
Tires Front205/75R15
Tires Rear205/75R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length170.3 in
Width65.4 in
Height64.1 in
Wheelbase100.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1990 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer 2WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 1990 Chevrolet S-10 4x4

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Chevrolet S-10.

29 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Chevrolet S-10

Owner Complaints

29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Chevrolet S-10 (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic10
Service Brakes10
Fuel System4
Gasoline4
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Structure3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 16, 2014 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Structure Crash
“A JEEP WITH A BIKE MOUNTED ON A BIKE RACK STOPPED QUICKLY IN FRONT OF ME. I HIT MY BRAKES, BUT QUICKLY LOST BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I TRIED TO SWERVE, BUT HIT THE…”
Jan 17, 2001 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED FRONT WHEELS LOCK, AND REAR WHEELS KEEP TURNING, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL…”
Aug 23, 2000 · Tires
“LAST WEEK TWO TIRES HAVE SHOWN SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION. TIRES WERE ON A 1990, CHEVROLET, S10. NOT ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 35,000. THERE WAS 5/32 TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRES. *AK BOTH…”
Dec 28, 1999 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“FUAL PUMP WIRE MELTED INSIDE OF FUAL TANK. *AK”
May 27, 1999 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
“3RD DOOR LATCH FAILED CAUSING DOOR TO NOT OPEN/STICK. MJS”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 CHEVROLET S-10. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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