I get a kick out of all the foreign fans saying an American car isnt worth jack over 100,000 miles. So lets here what your S10,S15, truck or Blazer/Jimmy has.







My 1991 Jimmy 4x4 4.3 has 249,000 It just started to knock but I have no complaints.

My 1992 S-10 4.3 has 146,000. It is a very strong runner. Stock with Edelbrock headers/Flowmaster muffler.



Neither motor has been rebuilt. Both are TBI. I buy one owner cars just for that reason.

my truck below has had a bunch of performance engine work done to it, it currently has 282,000km on it, and i put the performace engine in at 250,000km. Nothing wrong with the engine, i just wanted a faster one ;)

well I got a blazer with about 150k and falling apart but that tends to happen when you beat the tar out of it and a 97 truck with 149k on it and it get faster every year probly cuz I keep putting more in to it all I have ever owned is S10 6 total I didnt get rid of any of them with less then 175k on them and I still see my first blazer running around with the orignal motor more body rot and over 400k on it now thats a runner

So I should feel fairly confident to buy a 94 S-15 Jimmy with 240,000 miles on it?

Thanks,

95 s-10 4.3 w/CPI @ 176,346 miles. still has original CPI unit it, which usually only lasts 100,000.

93 GMC Jimmy 4.3 Wseries...with 134,000 fun filled miles and now getting a new CPI unit...how did you know?

96 S-10LS 4.3L Vortac, 149K miles. Owned it since mid-98 when it had 19k miles. Never had any major problems. I live in the Southeastern US and we have very favorable weather, so, that may have some impact. BTW - just towed my 30 ft 6000lb boat with it last weekend. Wouldn't want to do that regularly, but it proves the ruggedness of this particular vehicle.... Regards, Kmaxhhi

91 S10 with the 2.8 V6 at 190,000 miles
93 S10 Blazer vortec 4.3 with 165,000 miles. Some repair on the Blazer ($1000+-), almost none on the truck, both running great (knock on wood). Wonder if the Colorado will perform like this?

1994 4.3L V6 Vortec, 170,000 miles on it and still running great! I have a few minor (*knock on wood*) issues with it, but up til about 3,000 miles on it EVERYTHING was factory. My truck took a beating from the prevous owner, and I always run mine down!

Both of my brothers love their Hondas. The one may be older than mine, by about 8 years, but has less miles on it and it runs like crap. Infact, right now it is not running at all. Ha-Ha! :lol2:

My 85 S-10 2.8 has only 75,000 miles on it! Of course it could have something to do with the broken speedometer :screwy:

I have an '83 S-10 with 218,000 miles on it. It has never been rebuilt but it still runs good.

97 blazer with 159000 on it and still running like my 02 s-10

I had my 2001 for three years and ran 76K in that time. I loved that truck wish I still had it!!

i had a 83 s-10 with 250k on it and it steal ran fin then (had i junked) wish i would of kept it.
now i have a 89 135k on it burns oil a lot 1 quart a half tank of gas

I get a kick out of all the foreign fans saying an American car isnt worth jack over 100,000 miles. So lets here what your S10,S15, truck or Blazer/Jimmy has.







My 1991 Jimmy 4x4 4.3 has 249,000 It just started to knock but I have no complaints.

My 1992 S-10 4.3 has 146,000. It is a very strong runner. Stock with Edelbrock headers/Flowmaster muffler.



Neither motor has been rebuilt. Both are TBI. I buy one owner cars just for that reason.


I have a '94 S10 4x4 4.3 TBI automatic std cab/long bed. It has 171000 miles today, and is running very well. Very reliable truck.
It is on its second battery, fuel pump, fuel tank, EGR valve, spark plugs, ignition wires and distributor rotor/cap. Otherwise mechanically it is original.

I have an '89 blazer 4x4, 4.3l with 241,000 on odo. estimate it has over 250,000. it ran a set of 31's for about 6 years with a lot of road(on/off) time

I sold my 87' blazer Tahoe w/172,000 miles in November and I still see it around now and then, Its on its second transmission but it goes to show what TLC and aome routine maintence can do for your Auto. The only reason I sold it was because I bought a Silverado Z71 at a price I couldnt refuse, anyways just figured i'd share my story..

ok, I just had to post mine. I have a 91 S10 Extcab with 267225 on it
Still everything stock, Bed is rusting out, currently tring to find info on bodywork and replacing the column that got smashed when she was stolen.
Also have a 95 Jimmy with 207,000 on her. Not bad for the Cold winters we have up here in Alberta. the S-10 started everytime not pluged in even at -40. But I have to fix her up and sell her.

1985 s-10 blazer w/ 500,000+ miles original motor.
1997 s-10 extended cab with 189,000 miles original motor.

Wizowebstr... Which motor is in your 85' ? thats an amazing amount of miles, I'm suprised you have any compression left, My friends Camaro Had a 305 in it with over 260,000 on the motor and it started and ran that wa

1994 S-10 4x4 4.3L Vortec with 117,890 miles and all original parts, no custom mumbo-jumbo...except for the radio. :)
Only major repairs are replacing the tranny once and servicing A/C...other than that, it's been a joyous ride ever since I drove it off the lot.

JIMMIZ71,

I have the 2.8 liter V6. I do my own maintenance and have certainly replaced many parts, but it is the original motor. I too am impressed with the miles I have gotten out of it. It is admittedly not in good shape, but it is a great beater and offroad truck!

tha wiz

sweet, I'm glad to see a chevy kick'n A##

I have an '83 S-10 with 218,000 miles on it. It has never been rebuilt but it still runs good.

Is this the 2.8 S10...?
What kind of gas milage do you get?
Is it an auto trans?

I Bought My Wife A 97 Cadillac Deville So She Gave Me Her 93 S-10 Tahoe Pickup, It Has A 2.8 V-6 With A 5 Speed Tranny, 217,000 Miles . The Only Thing That Has Been Done To The Truck Is A New Water Pump & Fan Clutch Which I Just Put On Last Week!!! It Is Still Running The Orginal Clutch, And Will Still Bark Rubber In Secound Gear.

My 84 had a 2.8 it went 186,000 and still ran great. I removed it to install a 4.3 I cant resist a chance for more power.

my s-10 blazer has 225,000mi on it. it has a 4.3l v6 and it runs great :rofl:

'88 S10 with a 2.5 Iron Duke with a 5 speed. 145,000 miles and doesn't burn more than 5 drops of oil in 3,000 miles. Rustier than hell but runs great.

'95 ZR2 W/163,000 New CPI @ about 100K. Last year; new alternator. Last week; new starter, week before; new water pump. Thinking about making a change.

my s10 has 271000 on it. not sure bout the past miles but for the 4k miles ive had, its treated me very well. now if i could only find a front valence or cheap air dam

1991 blazer 2wd with 140,000 miles on it. has a flowmaster, superchip, and intake work done to it. no complaints!! motor is strong!!

I have a '91 4.3 S-10 Blazer with 137,000 it has been in two wrecks and rolled over once. After the roll put it right side up changed flat tires drove it home. Its great and nearly indesturctible!

I have a 1987 S-10 with 135+k. It is a hand me "up" it was my kid brothers first car he got it in Highschool (somewhere before he graduated probably 1996???) and drove the tar out of it before getting married and a real job lol...He bought a new F-150 last year and couldn't get anything in on a trade in so since he was just junking it, I took it off his hands as a second car. 135+k and still starts without hesitation on the first crank!! Pulled the ceiling liner out, rewired the speakers, the interior lights don't work and the bed is rustin out :iceslolan but still runs like a dream and sounds good too!

I wish my 01 impala was as reliable but at least now I think I have it fixed up too.

AW :grinno:

1987 S-10 with 120K+ miles and is a bitch. Doing burnouts is fun in it. No radio.

94 S-10 2.2L 2WD, auto tranny with 133k on it, this bad boy sat out and took the weathers abuse without driving for 2 years, started driving it a month ago and have only had to replace some fuses, air filter and fluid, thats power right there, and it only gonna get better as i start adding some performance parts. and when this truck goes if ever im buyin another s-10

I have a 94 S10 with a baby 107K miles on it. I bought it in 98 with 28K on it.

It runs great. I just put in Polygraphite Sway bar Bushings. I love them. No real work/problems, other than routine maintence. I'm just starting to get minor rust on the bottom of my driver side door. I'll clean it up and I should be good.

I have a 94 Blazer S10 with 199,000 miles on the clock. I ran the hell out of it which is probably why it spun a rod bearing. The engine is currently at the machine shop getting bored and honed. Looking for another 200,000+ when I get it back together.
Too many performance parts to list. If it can be bolted on or welded on I have it. No NOS though. I am figureing that I am making about 290+ hp. This thing rocks and loves tearing up kids in imports.

I used to run from the Rhode Island / Massachusetts border to Boston, MA every day in my 01 2.2. I put 70k on it in 18 months. Still runs like it's off the dealer's lot...

My 92' 2.5 liter 2wd S-10 has 195,000 and going for the big 200,000 mark. At 78,000, I had to have a valve and rocker arm replaced. Ran with a terrible miss for years trying to figure it out and then found I had a small slit in a vaccum hose. Runs better now than I ever remember. No engine mods other than the valve work.

The only thing I have found wrong is that for some reason about every 50K or so, I have to replace the ignition module. After paying for it the first time, I now keep one behind the seat as well as the 5.5 metric socket to change it.

Got a 91 S-10 Blazer 4.3 4X4.

Just rolled past 225,000. Just beginning to have strange problems with it.

hehe

1991 S-10 with 40,6xx miles.

97 S10 Stepside with 15,000 miles! CARFAX certified. I'm selling the 2.2L engine and transmition w/15,000 miles on them. (908)507-6106

I have a 91 S-10 with 208,000 miles on it. Had it for 3 years now. When I bought it, it had 140,000. Still runs strong and everything works, including the a/c which you need living in Florida.

2001 with 57,400 on it

2001 with 57,500 on the clock

my 1984 s10 blazer 4x4 2.8l 5 speed has 150k on it and the speedos been broke for years and the motor funs great but it could use a carb rebuild

I have a 94 s-10 4 dr. with 198,000 and counting.

I have a 91 S-10 Blazer 4x4 with 210,000 miles on it.
Haven't had any major problems with it.

1994 S10 Blazer Tahoe 4x4 4Door 100% STOCK,163,800 and still going
great.

my 93 has 71000 on it..i know that its not a lot at all but i figured i can show that off neway!

I had a 1989 Chevy s10 2.5 w/5 speed....it has 283,000 miles on it, then I wrapped it around a tree at about 60 mph. OUCH. I also had a 92 s10 4.3 4speed 4wd. it had 210,000 on the clock when I blew the clutch and locked the motor in a huge mud hole. (It didn't have a title so I just junked around in it!)

1994 s-10 with 152k putting head back on now.
1998 s-10 with 110k cracked head and exhaustgasket leaking.
2000 sonoma with 84k wont rev above 2000.

'87 S10 2.5L with a 4-speed. Looking to do a swap to 2.8L.

'88 S-10 Blazer 2.8 V-6 175K Owner Blew a head gasket and ruined the bearings by driving it anyways
'92 S-10 2.8 V-6 145K and still counting once i get the blazer put back together. And i know for a fact that the S-10 was beaten to hell and back. :evillol:

Just about hit 136k and think I blew up. :disappoin

Gotta go this weekend and pull the valve covers and see if I can determine if I have water in the oil. I am hoping my oil pump is gone. I was on my way in to work, when the Oil Pressure dropped to zero. Immediately the banging began and luckily I was near family so I parked it. I checked it and it appears to be clear, just really low on oil. Once I get it cleaned an put back to gether hopefully I can roll off a few more miles.

1995 s-10 blazer 4x4 4.3L with 180,000 and counting
have had a few probs but nothin major... however.. I know I'm going to need a new transmission here in a month or 2 :-(
sounds like its gears are starting to slip in reverse and 4th gear.

Got it used at 35,000 miles and I've put a lot of hard driving (city) miles on it and engine still running good.

got a 87' blazer s-10 4x4 2.8L with 390,000 km ....engine rebuild 100,000 ago, new tranny 60,000 ago, new EGR valve 20 ago heh, but running pretty darn good still

I had 1994 S-10 SS enhausted 4.3L Midnight black beautiful truck power it had. Sold it with 16000km it was stored in the winter. But I guess I beat it little to much the guy that bought I heard the tranny drop out.

i have an 88 s10 and the 2.8 it had in it had 114,000 on it but now i have a high output 305 in it :evillol:

well my 2000 has 68,000 on it

1995 CPI 4.3L Vortec Blazer LT 4x4

132,000 miles : Running strong

94 S-10 SS 4.3 TBI- 158k rebuilt transmission last summer ($1,300- 4L60E w/ vette package)...... currently rebuilding engine..due to cooling problems and blown head gasket ..

Hate to rain on your parade, gentlemen, but my 1995 S-10 has been grinding its transmission to shreds these past few months. Mechanics can't explain it and say only a complete replacement will do. Though I live in San Francisco, I don't drive in the city, don't haul much, don't tow anything. This will be my last S-10. Any takers?

Judy

Is your tranny a standard?

As of today: 94 S-10 4 dr. 4.3L= 200035 and counting.

i have a 93 with 180k miles on it... runs good but has a slight miss, but im putting new plugs and wires on it this weekend, i beat the hell out of it and it just keeps going.... trusty rusty... oh and my brother has a 93 safari with 298k miles on it... still runs like a champ....stock and weve managed to do doughnuts with it lol.

sorry that would be a 93 blazer with 4.3 vortec 4x4... the van is also a 4.3

1998 s10 pickup with a 4.3L auto with 150k on it. it still has the original trans, engine, and cpi unit.

91 s10 blazer 4.3 tbi all original parts exept replacaed waterpumpother than that all original. it has 202,564
miles great ride. money well spent .

I have a 1991 Sonoma with 359,500 miles on it. The valve covers has never been pulled off. It has pulled by bass boat from the day I got it.

Yeah. NO problems with the 2kS10 I have - until 2 days ago.

Figured I'd at least add my 2cents to this thread.
If anyone here knows what I should do to check the possible damage, I'll hook you up with something that you wont ...well you might be into it or not...defiintely not b.s. - SEVERAL people will be happy that I get this problem at least assesed....no major reward unless youre into live music, thats all i can say at this point

info is all i need, thanks.
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1996 S-10 Shortbed 2.2L 5 speed 151,000 looks and runs like a new one.

I have a 1989 S-10 2.5 4cyl fuel injected with 260,000 miles on it. Still runs strong, uses no oil, and doesn't even smoke. Starts right up like brand new even in the dead of winter. This is one hell of an engine.

Mercy christ that is a lot of miles on a 4 cylinder.

You use synthetic right?

i had a 89 with a tbi 4.3 sold running strong at 360k with the normal blue puff at start

I got 175,XXX on my 94 4.3 CPI auto. Went through one trans due to previous owner didn't ever change the fluid or filter, two spider units but that's normal. I pulled out the 4.3 nothing wrong but I wanted more power and still using the stock 4L60E

Have an 89 4x4 PU w/ 120,000 miles. Has 4.3 TBI and is an automatic. Unstoppable in four wheel drive, makes all the normal clunks and noises for being old, needs all those timely and expensive repairs, engine is a little worn, requires care and babying... AND IT KEEPS GOING JUST FINE. Best $3,000 spent, and the only new thing is the heater core and tires. All else is completely original.

A bit late to the party, but '91 S-10 4x4 Ext. Cab with the 4.3 running just fine after 180,000 miles. Had to replace the alternator at 75,000, a switch on the 4WD transfer case around 100,000 and the water pump around 120,000 - a total of about $200. Everything else is standard maintenance except for some suspension problems that keep recurring that are easily attributable to the fact that I nearly totalled it in '94 by wrapping it around a telephone pole.

my 94 s-10 blazer, with a v-6 standard, is or was purring along at 294,000 miles. the freeze plug just started leaking this weekend. I have only replaced the water pump, the starter two weeks ago, and the clutch wore out at 250,000 miles. Onward to 300,000.

`93 S-10, 2.5, 5 Speed, 2 Wd. 214,000, And Still Running Super. Oh, And By The Way, I Live In Upstate N.y. Tell Ya Anything?

2.8
5 speed
260,000 miles
just changed original ball joints even

my 94 s-10 blazer, with a v-6 standard, is or was purring along at 294,000 miles. the freeze plug just started leaking this weekend. I have only replaced the water pump, the starter two weeks ago, and the clutch wore out at 250,000 miles. Onward to 300,000.

Amusing that you posted right after me because my truck blew a freeze plug right around that time - one of the ones in the back of the block, so I sadly am not equipped to fix it myself and we can't afford to be without a vehicle, so we had to buy a car and my poor S-10 has been sitting pretty much motionless for the past month except for when we went to pick up the car and it overheated and blew the transmission gasket. I'm a little annoyed that I need about $5 in parts to get it running again, but since I can't drop the tranny myself, I'm going to have to pay over $400 to get it fixed, so it's going to be sitting for a while. 200,000 will have to wait a couple years.

Amusing that you posted right after me because my truck blew a freeze plug right around that time - one of the ones in the back of the block, so I sadly am not equipped to fix it myself and we can't afford to be without a vehicle, so we had to buy a car and my poor S-10 has been sitting pretty much motionless for the past month except for when we went to pick up the car and it overheated and blew the transmission gasket. I'm a little annoyed that I need about $5 in parts to get it running again, but since I can't drop the tranny myself, I'm going to have to pay over $400 to get it fixed, so it's going to be sitting for a while. 200,000 will have to wait a couple years.

Ummm......

You bought another car because a freeze plug blew?

Why didn't you get it fixed for under $100?

You bought another car because a freeze plug blew?

Why didn't you get it fixed for under $100?

The cheapest estimate I got was $375 - it's one of the rear plugs, so the tranny has to be dropped (and it's a 4x4, so the crossmember has to come off, too). But the problem is my wife works 6 days a week, so transportation is necessary constantly (she's a manager at the restaurant she works for, so she's there later than everyone else most days, so she can't get a ride home and the buses don't run that late here). A new vehicle was really our only option since the truck will be in the shop for at least one full day even if we scheduled it.

The cheapest estimate I got was $375 - it's one of the rear plugs, so the tranny has to be dropped (and it's a 4x4, so the crossmember has to come off, too). But the problem is my wife works 6 days a week, so transportation is necessary constantly (she's a manager at the restaurant she works for, so she's there later than everyone else most days, so she can't get a ride home and the buses don't run that late here). A new vehicle was really our only option since the truck will be in the shop for at least one full day even if we scheduled it.

So you bought a car because of a one day inconvenience?

1 day abd 375 vs 2 hours and multiple 1000's of dollars?

Do you realize how completely ridiculous that sounds?

So you bought a car because of a one day inconvenience?

1 day abd 375 vs 2 hours and multiple 1000's of dollars?

Do you realize how completely ridiculous that sounds?

Where do you get "2 hours and multiple 1000's of dollars" from? We paid $1000 for the car, and blowing the transmission gasket isn't going to add much more to the repair costs on the truck since the crossmember will already be off. And when we do manage to get it fixed, we'll have two vehicles again and won't have to work around each other's schedules like we have for the past year.

I really don't know what you don't understand here. The S-10 needed to be repaired, and we needed a way to get around while that happened. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that another vehicle is needed.

OMG, the truck won't start, better go buy another one....

I kid...I kid..... :p

Well mine is not nearly as high as most of the rest of these replies. year 2000 79,000, give time I'll catch up if i don't dump it off on someone else.

91 s10 with 246,000 almost all original starter and feul pump went out recently but will fix it because have to keep beating the crap out of it.I purchased this brand new.

97 S-10 with 1,300 original miles. 2.2 5 speed

Mercy christ that is a lot of miles on a 4 cylinder.

You use synthetic right?


The only oil I use in it is the Wal-Mart brand......oil is oil as long as it you change it on time.

I recently purchased a 91 S-10 with the 2.5 with only 75,000 original miles.....it's like driving a brand new truck............look forward to many miles out of this one.

My 4.3L w/ 4spd A/T has 160,000 miles on her. Y'all will probably laugh me out of here, but I don't know for sure what year it is. The previous owner told me it's a 91. I looked at the owners manual today and it says 93. I'm gonna go look at the VIN (it's in storage at the moment) tomorrow or Sundayto find out for sure.

Anyway, the kid that had it before me smashed it into a tree leaving a party. The bumper was pushed into the condenser, the condenser was pushed into the radiator, and the radiator was pushed into the fan clutch. I hooked a tow strap up to the bumper of the S-10 and to the hitch of my Silverado, pulled the bumper out to where it should be, removed, patched, and reinstalled the radiator. $3 for JB Weld to patch the radiator. The frame is bent slightly, but the alignment is good. I'd imagine the previous owner didn't take very good care of it... and I sure don't... bought her for a beater, and she has done very well. Still will spin the tires all the way through first, spin a bit shifting into second, and every once in a while even chirp 'em going into third (has to be on old, worn smooth surfaces tho). I always laughed at the mini trucks (I'm 6'4" 320 Lbs., didn't think I'd fit in even if I wanted to drive one), but now I want to buy an S-10 from down south (no rust) and drop a 350 in it... win a bit of money from those damn dumb-ass import street racers.

I think I should clarify my remark about the import racers. Not all of them are idiots, there are some that actually know some stuff about some things. Above, I'm referring to the ones that put ground effects, body kits, euro headlights, and performance stickers on. Other than that, leave them stock, go out and think their car is bad-ass, and get beat in a drag race by a beat-up completely stock pickup.

The only oil I use in it is the Wal-Mart brand......oil is oil as long as it you change it on time.

I recently purchased a 91 S-10 with the 2.5 with only 75,000 original miles.....it's like driving a brand new truck............look forward to many miles out of this one.

Although I respect your maintanence of you truck, proclaiming that "oil is oil" is just not correct.

You said it LT, ALL oil is not just oil.

my 89 S-10 4.3L just rolled over to 371,500 kms...still runnin pretty strong, just a little bit of a rough idle...GM makes AWESOME trucks!!

my 89 S-10 4.3L just rolled over to 371,500 kms...still runnin pretty strong, just a little bit of a rough idle...GM makes AWESOME trucks!!

Might be time for a full tuneup, keep the engine running strong.

I hope(or wish)my S10 gets the miles that you guys are talking of.I bought mine with 100,000 mile on her.So far it has gotten a water pump,intake gaskets(which ran for 3 days and then it blew up),crate engine,all balljoints,front wheel bearings,front brake pads,steering stabilizer,exhaust,rear brake calibers and hoses and pads,driver door pins and bushings,3rd door handle,cam sensor,tailgate cables,and the newest addition the tranny got rebuilt.I also had a water leak that took me awhile to find.Now I have another issue to find.I'm getting a runnin rich code and this truck is hard on gas.So either these trucks are junk or I got a lemon.Anyway like I tell everybody,I'm gonna have a brand new 1998 S10 ZR2.HAHAHAHAHAHA!So as you see I'm not swearing by these trucks as of yet.

I hope(or wish)my S10 gets the miles that you guys are talking of.I bought mine with 100,000 mile on her.So far it has gotten a water pump,intake gaskets(which ran for 3 days and then it blew up),crate engine,all balljoints,front wheel bearings,front brake pads,steering stabilizer,exhaust,rear brake calibers and hoses and pads,driver door pins and bushings,3rd door handle,cam sensor,tailgate cables,and the newest addition the tranny got rebuilt.I also had a water leak that took me awhile to find.Now I have another issue to find.I'm getting a runnin rich code and this truck is hard on gas.So either these trucks are junk or I got a lemon.Anyway like I tell everybody,I'm gonna have a brand new 1998 S10 ZR2.HAHAHAHAHAHA!So as you see I'm not swearing by these trucks as of yet.

I would trade that truck in bro.

Get another one, looks like you god a dud.

I would trade that truck in bro.

Get another one, looks like you god a dud.
Yea I got a lemon I do believe. :mad: If I was to trade trade it in or what not,I would go with a import. :grinyes: But that's not gonna happen either.I have way to much invested into this truck and would totally lose my ass on trading it in.Besides I do like it even though it has raked me through the coals.Hell what can happen to it next?I really shouldn't say that,everytime I do something esle goes wrong .:uhoh:

Yea I got a lemon I do believe. :mad: If I was to trade trade it in or what not,I would go with a import. :grinyes: But that's not gonna happen either.I have way to much invested into this truck and would totally lose my ass on trading it in.Besides I do like it even though it has raked me through the coals.Hell what can happen to it next?I really shouldn't say that,everytime I do something esle goes wrong .:uhoh:

Never go with that mind set.

Sink the money into something that is reliable instead of the money pit.

Cut your looses and move on.

No disrespect intended, but only fools keep throwing money into something like that.

I am not saying you are a fool, but you will be if you keep it.

I already went past the fool stage,a new engine and now a new trans.I think I'll keep it.I understand what you say but I have seen what trading off does.Nothing but getting into more debt.That is more debt than I'm already in. :mad: Plus if you go used you just never know what the hell your getting.Now with this truck I know what has been done and what needs done so to speak.

i have a 2000 2.2L 58,100 miles

I already went past the fool stage,a new engine and now a new trans.I think I'll keep it.I understand what you say but I have seen what trading off does.Nothing but getting into more debt.That is more debt than I'm already in. :mad: Plus if you go used you just never know what the hell your getting.Now with this truck I know what has been done and what needs done so to speak.

It's your call bro.

Don't keep on dumping money into a lemon, trade it in and dump the money into something worth while.

It's your call bro.

Don't keep on dumping money into a lemon, trade it in and dump the money into something worth while.
Hopefully the money dumping is done and I can enjoy driving the damn thing. :smile:

I have an 83 Blazer 4x4 5 speed 2.8l with 318,000 miles. Never rebuilt, replaced head gaskets about 1000 miles ago. I have taken this thing everywhere, from Cabo San Lucas, mexico to canada, and all over the midwest. Great truck although sometimes it does kinda piss me off but I know that it will keep on running.

1983 s10 blazer, tahoe, 4wd, a/c, 2.8v6, 700-r4 auto tranny.

bought for $1000 Canadian$ in Jan 2000. appears original engine un-worked on. tranny had been reworked. i think tranny bill so big owner sold to pay that off ;-) tranny shop that chnaged filter/fluid told me these trannys bad for short life on highway or heavy loads. in city may last. engine would seem good then, except heard needs xtra lt oil on dipstick for rear main bearing life. seal there may go but atleast it's getting oil ;-) lol. also, hard working in highway or with loads i guess is also related to small motor having to work harder with higher rpm not using overdrive unless flat highway.

about 300,000 kms = 180,000 miles then on engine and drivetrain except half that on tranny.

using synthetic 5w30 formula 1 gold (Canadian Tire) oil. formula 1 gold oil filter.

been spraying oil everywhere to help body, metal lines, frame, gas tank, etc, last as long as possible. replaced alternator, battery, coil, 3 engine mounts, starter motor(was getting noisy),fuel pump, heater core, transfer case vacuum switch, a/c compressor, thermostat, windshield washer pump, fuel filter, brakes, few missing bolts from tranny engine connection, 1/2 lt/mth oil loss, 1/2 lt/mth tranny fluid loss, Wynn's thick engine stop leak in gear cases seems to have reduced leaks at shaft seals at drive axles. o ya, had to change master cylinder too. heck i've replaced so much might as well stop metal from rusting away and just keep checking fluid levels since leaks are unavoidable at this age and expensive to fix.

1983 s10 blazer, tahoe, 4wd, a/c, 2.8v6, 700-r4 auto tranny.

bought for $1000 Canadian$ in Jan 2000. appears original engine un-worked on. tranny had been reworked. i think tranny bill so big owner sold to pay that off ;-) tranny shop that chnaged filter/fluid told me these trannys bad for short life on highway or heavy loads. in city may last. engine would seem good then, except heard needs xtra lt oil on dipstick for rear main bearing life. seal there may go but atleast it's getting oil ;-) lol.

about 300,000 kms = 180,000 miles then on engine and drivetrain except half that on tranny.

using synthetic 5w30 formula 1 gold (Canadian Tire) oil. formula 1 gold oil filter.

been spraying oil everywhere to help body, metal lines, frame, gas tank, etc, last as long as possible. replaced alternator, battery, coil, 3 engine mounts, starter motor(was getting noisy),fuel pump, heater core, transfer case vacuum switch, a/c compressor, thermostat, windshield washer pump, fuel filter, brakes, few missing bolts from tranny engine connection, 1/2 lt/mth oil loss, 1/2 lt/mth tranny fluid loss, stop leak in gear cases seems to have reduced leaks at shaft seals at drive axles.

Smart man, I respect you.

BTW, get away from that Canadian Tire synthetic garbage and go to your local esso distributor and get the Esso XD3 Synthetic 0w30 Full synthetic for 3.75 per liter CDN.

Awesome stuff. And yes, your can use 0w30 no problem. The "0" means it can be used in colder climates and I use it year round.

AWESOME OIL!

1992 S-10 w/ 2.8 has 123,000 mi. on her, only because it doesn't see much time in the winter. I'd guess it would have at least another 50,000 on it other wise.

Please post this in a new thread and delete this post when you have done it.

I have a 1993 s-10 blazer vortec vin (W) with 265,000 miles on it. just a few sensors replaced, but engine not rebuilt. tranny rebuilt to performance and rear axle replaced. Really strong truck though. only thing wrong is that I have a rough idle? which I think it is the fuel pressure regulator.

I have a 1993 s-10 blazer vortec vin (W) with 265,000 miles on it. just a few sensors replaced, but engine not rebuilt. tranny rebuilt to performance and rear axle replaced. Really strong truck though. only thing wrong is that I have a rough idle? which I think it is the fuel pressure regulator.

Post a new thread in the forum and we will help you with the problem.

I've got an '85 S-10 that I've rebuilt the engine in one time and replaced the four speed trans with a five speed, because I just didn't like the four speed, and it has 464,842 miles on it. A lot of those miles were freeway miles for the first 200,000 but they've mostly been city miles since then. I've got a nasty electrical problem with it right now which I'm posting a question for help on in the forums but other than needing paint and tires it's otherwise held up wonderfully.

stock 1987 chevrolet blazer 4x4 130,000 miles on it,nothing major replaced just good tuneup and a few small replacements and its still goin good,gotta replace valve cover gaskets tomorrow,that will be fun:)

oh thats the 2.8L btw

95 S-10 2WD Ext Cab, with 182900 miles on 4.3L and ORIGINAL auto tranny. (Mostly highway miles, obviously.) Runs like a champ with 26 mpg on highway.

1989 s10 4.3 chipped and a few other mods here and there has done 205,000 with no bother

My 1991 S10 Blazer 4x4 has 212,000 miles. I still have the electrical problem that I will eventually fix, but it runs great, plenty of power and will climb a tree!

86 S-10 w/2.8, auto has 117,000.

I have a gmc sonoma w 176 k on it original motor tranny clutch ans all only problem it leaky valves in heads fixing to do v 8 swap so that does matter

also just sold my 85 s 10 blazer w 425k on it 2 trannys but no motor problems 2.8 v6 carb

1983 4x4 S10 Blazer 2.8 V6... Just above Minnesota ... aprox 200,000 miles. changed old miles speedo yrs back, think it was upper 100,000 area.

I've got a 96 Chevy Blazer 4.3L 4WD w/167,895 miles on her and it runs great...

we have 1987 blazer 4X4 2.8 190000 but do to water in oil now thats on hold lol..and, 1991 S10 2.8 289000 put waterpump on at 250000..factory org. clutch still going.. thanks too slick 50 in the S10 lol

we have 1987 blazer 4X4 2.8 190000 but do to water in oil now thats on hold no slick50 lol..and, 1991 S10 2.8 289000 put waterpump on at 250000..factory org. clutch still going.. thanks too slick 50 since new in the S10 lol

I have an 1989 S-10 2.8 5 speed trans 232,532 miles engine never been into runs good,no oil added between changes at 4,000 miles,gets 30 mpg

In my opinion, one of the best vehicles ever made by Chevy.
My '91 v6, 5 speed had 117,000 miles when I handed it over to my son. He drove it for another 20,000.

pos 98 2.2. nickles and dimes to death, plus bad tranny, head gasket and cat converter. only 90,000 miles and i put 50 of them on, AND I DRIVE IT LIKE A GRANDPA!!!!!

98 s-10 2wd ext. cab. Has 220,000 highway miles. Replaced fuel pump at 68,000, water pump at 205,000, wiper control module cover thingie at 96,000. So far no trouble with engine (4.3) or tranny (auto). Was able to move seat back 2.5 inches and now have far more room for my 6'5", 350# carcass than a full size chevy P.U. I wonder how far it will go. Few of my cars have died of natural causes(usually seem to crash the good ones).

My 91 sonoma 2.8 5spd. has 315xxx with no internal parts being touched. Changed the original clutch out at 302xxx and still coulda got more outta it but the throw out bearing was gone. Just changed out a few electronic and mechanical parts (EGR, cap/rotor, TPS, ect.) in the last 15xxx though it just started acting up just the other day due to a code 33 and 34 high an low voltage reading from the MAP sensor when it warms up and drove a while. Still runs smooth from idle to the highway til it starts acting up.

91 S-10 Blazer 4.3L 114000 miles got it just below 100k. Replaced Serpentine belt, Water Pump and exhauxt system. Still starts first try in the cold new england wintere time. :)

I had a blazer(still got the seat)my parents bought in '86. it was an '85 4x4 fully loaded. it actually said SIERRA on the glove box and I have yet to find where that package was available prior to '87. it was supposed to be a"dealer model" and after breaking the adjustable needle hanger in the carb I believed it. I dont believe GM ever "made" a dualjet with an adjustable main needle. anywho, ma and dad drove it for 6 years(120,000) and sold it to me after its first suck job engin rebuild(15,000 miles later). I......IIIIIeeee, built new motor for it, ported head and edlebrock headers, and began my journy toward multiple transmision replacements. I drove it for 10 years. never paid attention to the miles but put an average of 15k- 20k/year. did a valve job in 2000( intake was leaking coolant) and finally lost a rod bearing in 2002. I drove the last two years with the drivers side door jammed(broke,wedged, couldnt open)shut.
Its amazing how much you,ll apreciate decent ride

I had a 94 S-10 SLS W/4 cyl 5 speed, sold it in Aug 2005 with 310,000 miles for $1,400.00

1990 S10 Extended cab 4WD 4.3 PU 225000 Miles

Have only replaced water pump and altenator.

I am the original owner

I get a kick out of all the foreign fans saying an American car isnt worth jack over 100,000 miles. So lets here what your S10,S15, truck or Blazer/Jimmy has.







My 1991 Jimmy 4x4 4.3 has 249,000 It just started to knock but I have no complaints.

My 1992 S-10 4.3 has 146,000. It is a very strong runner. Stock with Edelbrock headers/Flowmaster muffler.



Neither motor has been rebuilt. Both are TBI. I buy one owner cars just for that reason.I HAVE A 84 S10 BLAZER 2.8L V6 WITH 343,000M AND THE ORIGINAL ENGINE. MY GRAMPS BOUGHT IT NEW, AND I GOT THE BEAST AS AN INHERITANCE. THERE HAVE BEEN PROBLEMS WITH IT, BUT I FIXED ALL OF THEM MYSELF (EXCEPT TIRES, THEY MAKE YOUR HANDS DIRTY :(

98 s-10 with just over 113,000 miles, cat is fried, time for a little front end work, and with the way i drive, a new clutch around 200K. second owner, bought it at 76K. Man i love this truck.....especially since i pay it off in 10 days!

93 s10 with 2.8L 279,361 miles on it still runs but knocking.

I have 270,000 miles and still rolling. never changed shocks or done anything to rearend. Had transmission rebiult at about 200,000 miles. I drive and go, change oil when i think about it, usually around 5000 miles.
I will say I will never have a vehicle to do or be put through what i have done with this truck. loaded 2100 pounds of cotton gin dirt on it. cost me a penny a pound, so it was verified. pulled a tractor on a trailer, couldn't stop it tho. watched the speedometer go all around to 15mph,back before the 200,000 mile mark tho. out ran the ford splash and blew off my wipers. those rev and speed limiters sux! LOL turned turns on 2 wheels.
I thank God it knew the way home when i was drinking!
It is 21 years old and i have semi retired it.
As for my driving habits, they have calmed and changed for the better.
ripped off e brake because of the small trees and bushes that wrapped around drive shaft because I drove and made a road when there was not one.
BTW it has the 2.8 V6 and no computer and is a 2 wheel drive. I ran off and left a 99 toyota tacoma that broke the computer board trying to keep up with me in the tennessee river.LOL computers does not like water.
It still runs but not very well, windshield cracked. drinks gas, 15mpg, uses oil aroung 2 quarts every 3000 miles. It slowly goes uphill and shakes and vibrates downhill. But its like grandpa, ya gotta love it!

I have a 1993 4.3 Vortec with 272,000. No knocking, all original drive train. Change oil every 3500, change fuel filter every other oil change, service trans every year. Pull and clean egr once a year. I have replaced the efi spider once. These are great trucks with a minimum of care.

up until i final trashed it by running in 1st an 2nd gear for 4 months instead of getting it fixed (i was quite poor at the time) i had a 1988 S-10 shortbox blazer with 325000 miles on it, finaly junked it for parts in 04. even then my suspension, front differential, frame, and most of the power interior systems were almost mint.

95 S10 Blazer 4.3 4x4 push 195K miles. Still running strong. love the car so much I want to trick it out now. Waiting for engine to go so I could drop a V8 in. But she just keeps on going. What to do what to do . Thanks

I have an 89 S-10 with 185K on it. Runs OK but needs some help. Still has original spark plug wires......... that should answer the questioning as to why it wasn't running well. It has a V6 2.8 in it. It's hit and miss with the 2.8's. You either find one that will go forever or one that will last only a year.

96 s-10 4.3 5sp 346,418

I have a 1998 Chevy S10 extended cab 5-speed 2.2 engine with 152,000 on iy. I brought it from the orginal owner. It had 44, 000 on it then. very little work done other then regular stuff like, brakes, exhaust etc.

89 4x4 165,000 miles on it. previous owners need to be smacked around for not taking better care of it, but it does run and fairly well. I only paid $200 for it...

Proud to say my 88 4.3 s10 blazer has 195000 miles & it's still kicking!

I have a 98 w/2.2 w/ a stick at 142,000 no mods. Have had to replace fuel pump and relay, wiper circuit board, and idler pulley. Stills runs like a champ. Good for about 200mi. a week.

Had to replace the alternator on the 91 last week. Now at 215,000 miles. Second actual failure on the truck since new on Labor Day of 1990. Fuel pump went out at 89,000 miles many years ago. Truck still looks an drives as new. Hard to beat the small V6 five speed, routine 29 mpg, with gas prices as they are. I'd buy a new one just like it for double the price if I could. Heck of a machine.

1990 S10.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/DMD333/S5030032.jpg

Get-up-and-go power ain't worth a crap, and takes a while to warm up in winter, but otherwise running good. Still reliable; don't have to worry about whether it's going to crank or break down every time I go somewhere. ;)

1987 2.5L 4sp with 128K on there. Just regular tune-up stuff.

I just hit 145500. No Cam at the moment.

well my jimmy just hit 208,000 miles. but if things go right for once, i may be an s10 owner within the next week or 2. pray for me :lol:

87 Chevy S-10 Blazer - 287,000 miles. Runs like a champ.

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/9687/2zo0.th.jpg (http://img108.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2zo0.jpg)

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Got a '91 dime with the 2.5L, 165,000. Just the normal stuff, running 5W-30 normal oil, doesn't burn any at all. Runs great, starts every time.

Ok, here it is.
I had an 82 s-15 with the 2.8 carb 2wd, granted it's had the motor rebuilt twice, and it's on its 3rd trans, but the odometer reads 647,981 my grandfather won't let that truck die. he bought it orrigionally, sold it to me in high school, and bought it back two years ago, and said he'll keep it til he dies.

and it's still haulin loads of tomatoes everyday.

i have a 92 2.5l 2wd lifted s10 155,000 on it used to run like a chamo then ecm went out and i need help i posted in the forum please help if you can but before wiring problem happened that thing would outrun 4.3ls in a hurry:naughty:

i have a 92 2.5l...... that thing would outrun 4.3ls in a hurry:naughty:
Ha..ha. Good joke.
Anyway
Buddy of mine has a 91 S10 Blazer with the 4.3, 210k and running strong, oil changes about every fifteen thousand miles (yes, that is 15,000 miles). He lacks vehicle maintenance.

I Own a 1997 Chevrolet S10 Truck 2WD 3 Door Automatic 6 Cylinders 262 X 4.3L SFI With 50,500 Miles.

http://www.rcip.com/carlos/s10.jpg :smokin:

i've got a 96 sonoma sls 4.3L vortec cefi x type engine. reg cab long bed 5 speed no rust anywhere! 148,000 only issue i've had was the clutch and ignition coil/distributer went out. besides the tune up i first had done bout 10,000 miles ago great truck

I have a 95' S-10 with 159,000 and just had to replace the lifters only problems i've had knock on wood...

98 extended cab 163000 miles

93 s-10 blazer 4.3L CPI with 267,906 miles on it right now. needs a fuel pump (again x3) and had a new CPI some time ago. but always starts. always runs. and has survived two kids learning to drive in a 4x4. a note of caution. if you tell your blonde teenage daughter to "put it in 4-wheel on the slippery spots", don't be disappointed if all she hears is "put it in 4-wheel" and then proceeds to put 130 miles on it over basically wet and dry roads. then go buy a transfer case.

witch one, had three at on time but now only one it has 83' 155,000
the other two had 97' 34,000 '83 250,000

I have a 95 s10 blazer 4.3L Vortex engine 169,000 + miles and running with the strength of a new truck...all orginial engine and tranny, just fuel pump and new distributor put in (I screwed up the original distributor while messing with it) oh yeah, also the cpi unit....but she still runs great!!!!!

My 95 just turned over 172K last night, and still runs great. I plan to keep it till it rusts out from under me someday.

TVGuy07

1995 Chevy S-10 4.3 liter vortec just bought it for 1100. had 196,000 mi. I got her up to 199K and some change. so far i've changed the oil, dropped a K&n air filter, complete tune-up and sway bar endlinks. runs, drives, looks like new.

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/DMD333/S5030065.jpg Here's the latest picture I have of my odometer.

Right now I have 207'347 miles on my 1990 Chevi S10. I hope so I'll be able to hit 300'000. As long as I keep my oil changed and I don't dog my engine, I should be able to make it. :)

i'm thinking of buying a 2000 s-10 with a 2.2 and automatic. how reliable is the 2.2?

guys this thread is now over 3 years old. please refrain from posting in old threads.