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1986 Chevrolet S-10 User Reviews

1986 Chevrolet S-10 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 13 reviews

  • Performance:3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars3.5 out of 5 stars 3.5 / 5
  • Appearance:3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars 3.4 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars3.7 out of 5 stars 3.7 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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Tim writes:
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I'm the only one who has one like it.

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roadster+rain and cold= sucks

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How To Burn Through Sawsall Blades — Nothing stock left. All done in my 2 car garage. Looks kinda cool and only have about $2500 invested in whole thing. Has 350 v8 with ported quickburn heads and solid lift cam. Engine set back 9" from factory 2.8 mounts, cab set back one foot and dropped. Over two foot bobbed from frame ends. When finished (air bagging right now) will be waist high at windsheild.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Tyler writes:
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Re-built it myself------had fun doin it

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Has absolutley no power at all

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1986 Chevy S-10 — Dad bought it as a project to learn how to do body work on. Was a rust bucket when I got it and turned out pretty good. Is a fun truck to jus cruise around in but not exactly one to throw you back in your seat lol

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Chris writes:
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Powerful, Smooth, and an experience to ride in.

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Nothing was bad on this truck.

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Full Throttle Mayhem — At 115 Horsepower, The 151 Iron Duke was a large engine for a truck that barely weighed 750 lbs. With a 4 speed Borg Warner T-5 Transmission, This truck hauled more than ass. Topping out at nearly 140 mph, this truck would shake incredibley and lift off the ground. The white walls were a nice touch, but I never completed the truck. I sold it to buy my 96. Although the truck sold for 1,200 after being completely rebuilt and originally purchased for 100 bucks. I miss it. 28 mpg. and the front end would lift if you were on a hill trying to pull out.. this truck was almost too much to handle... Almost.

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Austin writes:
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Good on gas, small, nice, is great for modifications, AND ITS A CHEVY

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only fits two people(three if you squeeze), the four cylinder is powerful, but not that fast,

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Good Little Truck ( Bangin) — This truck is Bangin'. It is small so its easy to park and clean. the enterior is stylish for that of a 1986 model. a nice truck overall. it has a 4 cylinder engine in it so it gets around 25-28 MPG. so itll save a bunch on gas. it also comes in handy when moving furniture or whatever. this truck is like a blank palet when it comes to modifications, you can jack it up and put big tires on it, or you can put 22's on it like a donk( my choice), or you can put bags on it and drop it. whatever you want can be done to this truck. you came keep the four cylinder in it for gas mileage or you can drop in a V8 for more power or make it a racer.

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Jesse writes:
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fast and sexy

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purple

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One Sexy V8ed S10 — its a mint 1986 s10 with built 355 v8 and a th350 for trans. its a american truck so there is no rust what so ever, which you just dont find in NB.everything on this truck is brand new....the motor might have 1 mile on and a few hrs of running time

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Aaron writes:
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fast, fun and unique

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looked like crap

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Fastest Thing I Ever Drove..and I Have Driven Over 20,000 Cars — belltech 5" lowering kit with rool pan bumper, 92 s10 chrome front end, shaved door handles, cowl induction hood, crushed black velvet interior, roll cage, b and m mega shifter turbo 350 trans with a shift kit, 66 327 v8 from a 66 corvette, demon 620cfm carberator, headers custom exhaust, hei distributor, no room under the hood, battery in the trunk.

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cavaliers10 writes:
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Great power reliable

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A little old

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Good Ol Truck — It has great power for a 2.8 decent four wheel drive its long wheel base and the good part its orange we've haulers a ton of gravel in it but all in all its a really good truck for all.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Ian writes:
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Rock Solid, amazing

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None!

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My Chevy S-10 — Like the ford F150, The Chevy S-10 is build to last, and Last it does!. This 20 year old truck runs and out performs my friends Ford Ranger 2003. The Chevy S-10 was one of if not the best car chevy has rolled out of there factory.

Primary Use: Utility (towing boats, transporting cargo, etc.)

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Steve writes:
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I can't remember any

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Pretty much the whole truck

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Typical High School Vehicle — It was ugly, loud, horrible on gas (it leaked what it didn't burn), uncomfortable, slow, and falling apart, but it my high school vehicle. The only major problem that developed in the year I owned it was a problem somewhere between the engine and transmission, but no one knew for sure what it was. It started me into off-roading, where the horrible ground clearance and massive lack of power and proper gears made it a non-performer.

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Michael writes:
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mods, reliability

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no power

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I Like Them, Especialy Mine! — well... regularly, with the 2.8, its a slow truck with a real loose rear end in the winter. but its a cool truck and mods galore

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Reviews From Other Years

2004 Chevrolet S-10 Reviews

Great Overall Truck By Cakana

I got this truck for a daily driver and for the snow. It drives great and handles very good in the snow. Only things bad are the size of the truck bed and it eats through gas with its V6 engine. Read More

Great Vehicle That Could Use A Slightly Better Gas Economy By Zane

acceleration above par braking smooth and not too sudden handles fantastic, great power steering build only issue is the common one that chevrolets have which is the front left tire has an issue that ... Read More

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2003 Chevrolet S-10 Reviews

Wouldn't Give It Up For The World...unless I Got An Eclipse. By Arik

Performance is great its needed a repair already but that was my dads fault the appearance is nice would be better with some seat covers though gas mileage isnt horrible but still pretty bad and yes... Read More

Why Did Chevy Stop Making This Model, The Colorado Doesn't Hold A Candle To It. By doublenickel8

The Silver Bullet had a good run. In the end a near-totalling wreck in 2007 just prior to a few years of me being overseas and it not being used regularly caught up with it and its engine couldn't ta... Read More

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2002 Chevrolet S-10 Reviews

Not For Sale Ever By Rob

good motor around 190 hp brakes are pretty good handles nice has a couple dings and scratches but hey it is a truck the looks are great mini truck on steroids gas mileage is bad for a v6 fun and c... Read More

Hauler With Comfort My Third S-10 By Chuck

Comfortable and tough! A hauler and Brawler for a smaller truck it holds is own! Wish it had better gas mileage but who dosen't? This is my third S-10! I drove to Indy to get this one and would do i... Read More

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2001 Chevrolet S-10 Reviews

Fun To Drive By RICH1LT

Loved taking it to car shows and winning trophies took 1st & 2nd place alot. the only neg thing was it was a 4 cyl and when the air was on it cound not get out of its own way. but i loved working on... Read More

Oooo Look At Me By Tim

it has airbags. custom made six link in the rear and stock upper and lower control arms in the front. running slam specialties re6 bags all around. still have more work to finish up on the outside bef... Read More

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2000 Chevrolet S-10 Reviews

Laughable By Mark

2.2 liter engine, extreamly good MPG considering they said 20 on highway an got 32mpg with an auto. no power to pull anything with the 2.2 needed the 4.3 but that was 350 more per monthly lease paym... Read More

Very Nice. Great Value For The Money. Strong Truck. By jshannon123

This truck will take you anywhere and even through any kind of mud or water. It's very dependable and I would drive this truck anywhere. It's roomy to be a smaller truck and is very appealing and st... Read More

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