The Chevrolet S-10 is a compact pickup truck manufactured by Chevrolet. It is the first domestically built compact pickup from the top three American car manufacturers. When first introduced in 1981 for the 1982 model, the GMC version became known as S-15 and later renamed to GMC Sonoma . The high-performance version was released in 1991 and is named GMC Syclone. The pickup was also sold by Isuzu as Hombre from 1996 to 2000, but only in North America. There is also the SUV version, Chevrolet S-10 Blazer/GMC S-15 Jimmy. The electric version was hired as a fleet vehicle in 1997 and 1998. Together, this pickup is often referred to as the S-series .
In North America, the S-series was replaced by Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Isuzu i-Series in 2004.
The S-Series ended production in Brazil in 2012, replaced by Chevrolet Colorado, but still under the S-10 name.
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First First Generation (1982-1993)
The first compact truck of the top three automakers was the Isuzu KB resold since 1972 as a Chevrolet LUV, and Ford quickly responded with a Mazda-made Ford Courier that same year. However, the 1973 Arab oil embargo forced GM to consider designing a compact pickup truck produced domestically. As always, parts of other GM chassis lines (especially from GM G-body intermediates) are combined. The track width is similar to the former GM H-body subcompact (Vega/Monza). The first S-series pickup was introduced in 1981 for the 1982 model. The base engine (manufactured in Japan and imported) is a 1.9 L Isuzu four-cylinder (RPO LR1) divided by LUV and Isuzu P'UP, with 2.8 L V6 as an option. Chevrolet and GMC models are identical apart from grille, tailgate and various emblems. The extended cab and four-wheel drive "Insta-Trac" were added in the following year along with two new engines - 2.0 L four-cylinder engine (RPO LQ2) sourced from J platform car along with Isuzu 2.2 L (RPO). LQ7) four-cylinder diesel engine.
Sports utility S-10 Blazer and S-15 Jimmy debuted for 1983; GM was the first to introduce a compact sports utility, followed by Ford and then Jeep in 1984. This happened again when a 4-door variant was introduced in March 1990 as a 1991 model along with a badly designed Oldsmobile Bravada.
The heavy duty suspension and off-road emerged in 1984 along with a hydraulic clutch, while the big news for 1985 was the cessation of the Cavalier 2.0 L OHV I4 that supports the 2.5 "Iron Duke" OHV I4 Pontiac. The 2.2 L diesel engine produced by OHV and gas engine 1.9 SOHC, both of Isuzu, disappeared the following year, leaving only Iron Duke and updating 2.8 L V6. The highly welcomed 4.3 L V6 was added for 1988, and the anti-lock brakes came the following year.
GMC S-15 became GMC Sonoma in 1991, and Sierra's trim packages were dropped to avoid confusion with GMC Sierra's full-size pickup. GMC Syclone also appeared that year. Sonoma GT bowed in 1992. Added to this is a V-Vortec W-4.3 V6 engine. This last year was 1993.
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S-10 Steel is an optional display package mounted on each four-wheel drive S-10 (regular cabin with short cabin, common cabin with long box and long cabin with short box) from 1989 to 1991. The Steel is available in three colors: Midnight Black, Apple Red and Frost White. Steel options also include: roll bars with off-road lights, front tubular grille shields with fog lamps, tubular rear bumper, lower body shield pack (transfer box shield, front differential protector, fuel tank shield, oil oil/)), suspension package, Chevrolet windshield banners, Steel decals on the sides of the box and body strips one inch wide. Additional Steel options include a clean cargo-end gate, "Outlaw" aluminum wheels and a special box-mounted tire carrier with aluminum wheels. In 1991, the S10 Bajas came with red bucket seats and a special "STEEL" gray and a unique red door trim panel.
S-10 Cameo and Cameo EL were display packages available for two-wheel drive S-10 between 1989 and 1991. When first introduced in 1989, Cameo had three color choices; Apple Red, Frost White or Midnight Black. In 1991, a two-tone paint scheme was available, as well as additional exterior features such as front cover bumpers with fog lamps, underground bodies-mold effects and wheel flares, flush tailgate fitting, rear roll reels (state legislation) and the letter "Cameo" on the door and the back door. Other performance packages include S-10 Back Country, predecessor for Steel, Top-Gun S-10 edition, and GMC Sonoma SST.
Sonoma GT
The Sonoma GT is a performance package available on two regular Sonoma two-wheeled taxi beds. It was available for the 1992 model only as an entry-level version of GMC Syclone. As many as 806 built. The truck is powered by Vortec 4.3Ã, L V6 upgraded. It displays a central multi-port fuel injection and produces 195Ã, hp (145Ã, kW) and 260Ã, lb? Ft (350Ã, N? M) torque. It is equipped with 4L60 automatic transmission and limited-slip differential with 3.42: 1 gearing.
Modified by Automotive Production Services Troy, Michigan, is equipped with Syclone interior packages featuring black fabric bucket seats with red piping, special measuring packages, and floor shift consoles.
Sonoma GT color breakdown;
- 1991 Black w/Black (1 Total)
- Black with Black (Total 406)
- Black with Gray (30 Total)
- White Blur with Gray (Total 107)
- Apple Red with Gray (Total 179)
- Light Teal with Gray (54 Total)
- Metallic Green Forest w/Gray (15 Total)
- Aspen Blue with Gray (15 Total)
1993 Sonoma
Some Sonomas 1992 and 1993 came with a factory-equipped L35 W-code engine. For 1993, no special labels or limited edition tags were known to be used with W-code engines. Total production for this vehicle is unknown.
1991 Syclone
Syclone comes with 4.3 L LB4 V6 with lower compression piston and turbocharger. They produce ~ 280 hp.
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Second generation (1994-2004) Second generation >
The second-generation truck arrives for the 1994 model year. All the special models (Syclone, Typhoon, and Sonoma GT) are discontinued, but the changes on the pickup take them in line with its main rival Ford Ranger. The Duke 4-cylinder and 2.8à £ engine, the L 60Ã,® V6 has been retired, the new VLL V6 4.3 VL improved, and the new 2.2-L 4-cylinder engine (which was introduced in 1990 on a variety of GM's front wheel drive compact platforms and medium) to be the machine of choice to drive the second generation S-10. In accordance with the Clean Air Act, all second generation S-10s and Sonomas equipped with air conditioning use CFC-free R134a refrigerant starting in 1994 model. The new S-10 1994 does not offer any airbag, perhaps as a temporary measure to save on the introduction of the new body style, as well as gradually stop the steering wheel design that does not accommodate the airbag, even though the vehicle itself is scheduled for airbag capability.
Many of the same chassis components as the first generation (A-frame between first and second generation are the same even though they were originally sourced from GM's G-body vehicle line), along with steering knuckles, leaf springs, and differential assemblies but the suspension and axle were greatly enhanced. A down-frame for the two-wheel drive model has a thicker 1/4-inch thicker steering wheel - the second generation A-frame is usually used as an upgrade for the first generation. The sports utility model (Blazer, Jimmy, Bravada) comes with a thicker front and rear bars.
Generally, for a two-wheel drive truck, the 8.5-inch rear is only used when it comes with a manual transmission and a large 4.3 L V6 engine (262 cuÃ, in); it is an option for a four wheel drive truck with good transmission. This is also the year that GM introduced the off-road ZR2 package.
For 1995, driver's side airbags were added as well as daytime running lights. In 1996, the 4.3 liter L engine was refreshed, and the third door (rear) was added for the extended cabin model, along with the sportside bed option. In 1998, the exterior, interior, brake, and 2.2L L4 engine were refreshed, along with an additional "next generation" restraint system that added passenger side air bags. The SS package is replaced by the "Xtreme" package. In 2001, the crew cab option was added and only available with four-wheel drive and automatic transmission. For the 2004 model year, regular and extended cabin models were not continued; only the crew cabin models are retained.
The two-wheel drive model is fitted with 15 x 6.5-inch wheels with directional ventilation, Xtreme and ZQ8 come with 16 x 8 inch wheels while four-wheel drive models (including ZR2) use 15 x 7 inch wheels. The 14 inch (360 mm) wheel used in the first generation was discontinued.
SS
The Chevrolet S-10 SS is a high-performance version of the S-10, introduced in 1994. Less than 3,000 SS is produced on average each year. When introduced, SS is only sold in three colors: Onyx Black, Summit White, and Apple Red. SS was discontinued in 1998 and replaced by Xtreme S-10 for the 1999 model.
A 4.3 L V6 (which is an option on the regular S-10) is a standard engine used in SS, generating between 180 and 200 hp (149 kW). SS included a lowered suspension (starting with the 1996 model), cosmetic changes such as different grille, body-colored bumper, 16-inch wheels (available from 1996 to 1998, similar in design with 1991 and 1992 Camaro Z28 with Chevrolet "bowtie" logo center stamp), and other minor cosmetic differences. All SS versions are regular cabs, Xtreme is available with an additional "third door" cabin. The step-side version is available from 1996 to 1998 and up to 2003 on Xtreme.
ZR2
The ZR2 package is an off-road package available for the second generation S-10. The ZR2 package includes a wider 4 inch (100 mm) wider track width, ladder box frame frame with modified suspension mounting point, larger wheel and axle bearings, 31-inch all-terrain tires, suspension lifts (about 3 inches taller ). ground clearance versus four-wheel drive regular S-10), upgraded Bilstein suspension, flare fender, alloy wheels, and 8.5-inch differential 10-bolt Chevrolet with 3.73: 1 gear and Eaton MLocker (encoded as G80).
Isuzu Hombre
In 1996, Isuzu replaced its Pick Up with a version of the Chevrolet S-10 made in Louisiana, Isuzu Hombre , based on the Brazil S-10 market (front grille and fender based on Brazilian S-10 along with sheetmetal trucks sleep). Hombre is different from his brother GM mostly on the front sheetmetal, with different headlamps, grille, front bumper and front fenders, which are more raging. The rear quarter panels are also different, as they have a slight flare on top of the steering well to match the front fenders. The Hombre has a wide selection of equipment that is much smaller than the S-10 and Sonoma; extended taxi Spacecab , V6 engine and four wheel drive were added for 1997 and available until 1998.
Two trim levels are offered: base S and XS top level. XS features such as cassette decks, higher grade interior fabrics, tachometers, sliding rear windows, and 60/40 split backs. Hombres is equipped with Chevrolet S-series 15 x 7 steel wheels (with 8 directional ventilation) - Hombre-painted black wheels (S10, Sonoma, and Blazer/Jimmy silver painted silver wheel) as majority equipped with wheel cover with Isuzu logo. Hombres are also available with S-10 aluminum wheels with Isuzu center cap.
Slow sales resulted in production ending in 2000. It will be another six years before Isuzu re-entered the pick-up market with the i-Series, which became the base for the S-10, Colorado successor.
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Third generation (2012-present)
Although the North American version of the S-series was discontinued in 2004, the second generation S-10 is still being built in Brazil until 2012, when it was replaced by a Brazilian-made Chevrolet Colorado version called the S-10.
In Brazil, until 2014, the third generation S-10 offers flexible flexible-fuel engines of 2.4 L 147 hp Flexpower or diesel engines of 2.8 L 180 hp Duramax . For the 2015 model, the diesel engine is refreshed, producing an increased power output of 200 hp. The flex-fuel engine (petrol/ethanol) has upgrades for several versions (LT and LTZ) and offers 206 hp with 2.5 L Ecotec LCV with direct fuel injection. Also, for the first time in Brazil, Chevrolet offers flexible fuel S-10 with four wheel drive.
For the 2017 model, the S-10 received a facelift and a fuel-efficient 2.4 liter engine was dropped, with the remaining engine options unchanged. For 2018, flexible Fuel S-10 now offers automatic transmission, currently market trends in this vehicle in Brazil.
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