1996 Chevrolet S-10 2WD
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- Photo: 2002 Chevrolet S-10 LS in Light Pewter Metallic, Front Right, 12-15-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Chevrolet S-10 LS Xtreme in Summit White, Front Right, 06-09-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Chevrolet S10 Lowrider by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet S-10 pickup by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Chevrolet S-10 2WD LS extended cab, rear left, 07-20-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Chevrolet S-10 2WD is a 118-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $11,755 MSRP.
It makes 118 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 130 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.
The S-10 measures 188.0 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,822 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,755 ($24,349 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.2L Vortec inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L |
| Horsepower | 118 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 130 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15.0 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188 in |
| Width | 67.9 in |
| Height | 62.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,822 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet S-10.
686 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet S-10
Owner Complaints
686 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Chevrolet S-10 (111 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 50 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 221 |
| Hydraulic | 210 |
| Visibility | 97 |
| Air Bags | 73 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 64 |
| Power Train | 62 |
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 1996 CHEVROLET S-10. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.