Chevrolet S10 2012– car dimensions: 5344 mm long, 1871 mm wide and 1845 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,065 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin has an 11-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on all versions, wired on base and wireless on automatic ones. Climate control is manual on entry grades and digital automatic on Z71 and above. Cruise control comes standard. A high-resolution reversing camera is fitted across the range. Parking sensors, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning and lane-keep assist are standard on automatic and higher trims.
Double-cab models have a 1061-litre load bed. Single-cab versions offer a larger bed volume around 1570 litres.
Braked towing capacity reaches 3500 kg with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload is approximately 1000 kg on double-cab models and higher on base single-cab versions. The Trail Boss and Z71 grades add reinforced Ironman suspension and all-terrain tyres for heavier work and off-road use.
The cabin uses high-density foam seats for solid support on long drives. Higher grades add leather trim, a 6-way power driver seat, digital climate control and an 11-inch touchscreen with wireless phone links. Steering adjusts for height and reach. Noise insulation keeps the ride quiet for a body-on-frame pickup. Rear space fits three adults with a fold-down armrest on top trims.
2.8 Duramax turbodiesel engine
Oil change every 10,000-20,000 km or 12 months
Six airbags standard across range
ESC, traction control, hill start and descent assist standard
AEB with pedestrian detect and lane keep on auto higher grades
Blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alerts on most grades
The S10 runs a 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel making 207 hp. Automatic versions deliver 510 Nm. manuals make 460 Nm. Official figures list 9.5 km/l city and 11.4 km/l highway for the eight-speed automatic. A 76-liter tank is fitted.
Service follows the oil-life monitor or fixed intervals of 10,000 km or one year for basic oil, stretching to 20,000 km with Dexos 2 5W-30. Fuel filter changes come every 30,000 km. Transmission fluid is inspected often and changed under severe use at 80,000 km. Coolant lasts 150,000 km or five years.
Safety starts with six airbags, ESC, traction control, hill-start assist, hill-descent control and trailer-sway control on every model. Automatic versions add front-collision alert and low-speed AEB with pedestrian detection. Lane-keep assist with steering correction, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert appear from mid grades upward. No Latin NCAP score is published for this generation.
Daily living is straightforward. Remote start and keyless entry appear on higher trims. OnStar connectivity and Wi-Fi are available. The truck carries around one tonne and tows up to 3,500 kg braked. Regular checks of diesel filter water and tyre pressures keep it reliable.
Length 5344 mm, Width 1871 mm, Height 1845 mm, Wheelbase 3095 mm (S10 2012-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, autoenaccion.com.ar, autocosmos.com.ar, cdn.motor1.com.