Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The 2003 Chevrolet S10 LS
Chevrolet has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Chevrolet S10 of 2003. There are five trim levels to the S10, including Xtreme, LS, ZR2, ZR5, and Base. The LS version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2002 the popular 2.2 liter Vortec has made this a popular choice for crew cab pickup buyers across the country.
Chevrolet S10 Engine Specs
The restyled S10 LS is equipped with a General Motors 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 8 valves. The Vortec engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The fuel system for the 2003 S10 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 27.00 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The S10 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the S10 LS are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 75.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $22,050, with an invoice cost of $19,955. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Crew Cab Pickup.
The standard warranty period for the S10 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the crew cab pickup market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Fuel Efficiency
The S10 LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.
We Think...
The 2003 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet S10. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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I saw the recent news about Chevrolets and their reliability. I personally would check out web sites like edmunds.com and others before I made a choice of a truck like the S10.