Chevy S-10 Pickup Accessories & Parts

The Chevy S-10 enjoys a rich history as one of the country's most successful compact pickup trucks. It premiered for the 1983 model year equipped with a modest 2.0L four-cylinder engine capable of around 82 horsepower, although a heftier 2.8L OHV V6 also became available as an option. Engines were mated to a standard four-speed manual transmission with an optional three-speed automatic offered as well. Before the end of its first year on the road, a five-speed manual transmission also joined the lineup. Throughout its first year on the road, the S-10 was assembled only with the front-wheel drive layout. In 1983, Chevy extended the wheelbase to 122.9 inches, giving the truck an overall better ride. Sales boomed for 1983 with Chevy selling over 179,157 units, only to be outdone the next year with 209,377.

In 1985, the Chevy S-10 got revamped exterior accessories with new badges and a revised tailgate. 4x4 versions of the model received a 2.5L OHV four-cylinder engine as standard. Dubbed the "Iron Duke", it became the primary engine equipped for the S-10 lineup and proved to be a popular upgrade over the first year's configuration. The fuel-injected V6 provided a boost up to 125 horsepower. Fuel injection, together with other power-enhancing Chevy S-10 parts, was also used for the four-cylinder engine beginning in 1987 and by 1988, a 4.3L Vortec V6 became available. Before the end of the decade, antilock brakes were added into the list of standard Chevy S-10 parts, helping sales continue going strong. A new grille was implemented in the beginning of the '90s, as were square headlights, signifying the first major exterior restyling cues in a few years.

Chevy rolled out the second generation S-10, complete with the sportier high-performing SS, in 1994. Available in regular, extended, and crew cab, long and short beds were offered along with the Sportside bed being introduced in 1996. For the first few years, a 2.2L four-cylinder engine was standard with the rear-wheel drive. The four-wheel drive version of the truck got a 4.3L V6 that put out 165 horsepower (which was optional on the rear-wheel drive S-10). Engines were mated to either a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic. As for safety, rear antilock brakes were standard with four-wheel ABS brakes offered as an option on four-cylinder engines but were included with all V6 models. A driver airbag arrived for the second year in 1995. 1998 saw the S-10 improved with a more distinctive front-end, upgraded interior, and dual airbags. A year later the S-10 Xtreme debuted. Offered only in rear-wheel drive, the Xtreme showed off ground effects, wheel flares, a sport-tuned suspension, and other parts and accessories in an effort to attract a youthful demographic. Two years later in 2001, a four-door crew cab was introduced with the capacity to fit five passengers.

More of a template than a model, the Chevy S-10 has been the benchmark for future successes that GM has created, including the buzz-worthy Sonoma. The S series has given all of the specs and ideals that compact trucks need in order to attain consistent victory: reliability, uncompromising handling, and a comfy atmosphere inside the cab. The S-10's presence has only been made more credible with today's recent obsession with the compact truck, thus the reason why drivers are weary to relinquish such an admired piece of machinery.

If you really want to see what your truck is capable of, Chevy S-10 Accessories and Parts are the way to go. CARiD.com carries a complete selection of Chevy S-10 accessories for you to choose from, including grilles, tonneau covers, dash kits, chrome trim, bed rails, floor mats, and so much more! All of our Chevy S-10 accessories and parts come from the best manufacturers in the game to ensure a concise OEM fit along with unrivaled durability. This is where your truck comes to play!