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1994-2004 Chevrolet S-Series Specs & Safety
Date Published: 2/20/08
Detailed safety information for this generation Chevrolet S-10 include detailed crash test scores from the NHTSA. Specs for this generation Chevrolet S-10include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
1994-2004 Chevrolet S-Series Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
Specification crew cab ext. cab reg. cab long bed reg. cab short bed
Wheelbase, in. 122.9 122.9 117.9 108.3
Overall Length, in. 204.8 203.3 204.6 188.6
Overall Width, in. 67.9 67.9 67.9 67.9
Overall Height, in. 63.4 62.2 62.1 62.1
Curb Weight, lbs. 4039 3081 2874 2822
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. -- -- -- --
Standard Payload, lbs. 1111 1460 1715 1654
Fuel Capacity, gals. 18.0 19.0 19.0 19.0
Seating Capacity 5 5 3 3
Front Head Room, in. 39.4 39.5 39.5 39.5
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 42.4 43.2 43.2 43.2
Rear Head Room, in. 38.2 -- -- --
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. 34.6 -- -- --
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Powertrain Options and Availability
A new 118-horsepower, 2.2-liter 4-cylinder served as base engine, with 5-speed manual shift or electronic 4-speed automatic. That engine was revised in '98 with 2 more hosepower. A 165-horsepower, 4.3-liter V6 was optional (standard with 4WD), and any model might have the 195-horsepower "enhanced" version. With the ZR2 option, that engine could only have manual shift. Available 4WD was again an on-demand, part-time Insta-Trac setup. Automatic-locking hubs were standard and an electronic transfer case was available, using pushbuttons instead of a floor-mounted lever. Output of the regular V6 engine dropped by 10 horsepower (to 155) for 1995, while the enhanced engine dipped to 191 horsepower. Automatic was mandatory on SS models with the 191-horsepower engine. For 1996, both V6 engines were modified internally, becoming part of the Vortec family. The standard V6 now developed 180 horsepower (170 when installed in 2WD trucks). The step-up version was rated 190 horsepower (180 with 2WD).
Engines Size liters /
cu. in
Horse- power Torque Transmission:
EPA city/hgwy
Consumer Guide Observed
ohc I4 2.2 / 134 118-120 130-140 5-speed manual: 23/30
4-speed automatic: 20/27
5-speed manual: 22.3
4-speed automatic: --
ohv V6 4.3 / 262 155-180 235-245 5-speed manual: 18/25
4-speed automatic: 20/24
5-speed manual: --
4-speed automatic: 18.4
ohv V6 4.3 / 262 180-195 245-260 5-speed manual: 18/25
4-speed automatic: 20/24
5-speed manual: --
4-speed automatic: 18
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
Test 1999 S-10 1999 S-10
Front Impact, Driver -- --
Front Impact, Passenger -- --
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/rear- or 4-wheel drive
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