Chevys: S-10 History

                         First Generation
                                    1982
The S-10 was introduced by Chevrolet and replaced the Isuzu-built Chevy LUV
Rod linkage style clutch on manual trannies.
Available engines included
an 84 HP / 101 TQ 1.9L 2 bbl carburated 4 cyl (Vin A)
a 110 HP / 148 TQ 2.8L 2 bbl carburated V6 (Vin B).
1983An extended cab model and the Insta-Trac 4x4 system were introduced.
Available engines included
an 84 HP / 101 TQ 1.9L 2 bbl carburated 4 cyl (Vin A)
an 83 HP / 108 TQ 2.0L 2 bbl carburated 4 cyl (Vin Y)
a 58 HP / 93 TQ 2.2L Diesel 4 cyl (Vin S)
a 110 HP / 148 TQ 2.8L 2 bbl carburated V6 (Vin B).
1984A heavy-duty suspension and off-road package was introduced.
Hydraulic style clutch introduced.
Available engines included
an 84 HP / 101 TQ 1.9L 2 bbl carburated 4 cyl (Vin A)
an 83 HP / 108 TQ 2.0L 2 bbl carburated 4 cyl (Vin Y)
a 58 HP / 93 TQ 2.2L Diesel 4 cyl (Vin S)
a 110 HP / 148 TQ 2.8L 2 bbl carburated V6 (Vin B). 
                                   1985
GM discontinued the 2.0L engine in the S-Series and replaced it with the 2.5L
Available engines included
an 84 HP / 101 TQ 1.9L 2 bbl carburated 4 cyl (Vin A)
a 58 HP / 93 TQ 2.2L Diesel 4 cyl (Vin S)
a 92 HP / 132 TQ 2.5L "Iron Duke" TBI 4 cyl (Vin E)
a 110 HP / 148 TQ 2.8L 2 bbl carburated V6 (Vin B).
1986GM discontinued the 1.9 Liter 4 CYL and the 2.2 Liter 4 CYL.
The 2.8 received Throttle Body Injection (TBI).
GM redesigned the interior of the S-Series.
Available engines included
a 92 HP / 134 TQ 2.5L "Iron Duke" TBI 4 cyl (Vin E)
a 125 HP / 150 TQ 2.8L TBI V6 (Vin R).
1987The 2.8L was converted to serpentine belts.
Available engines included
a 92 HP / 134 TQ 2.5L "Iron Duke" TBI 4 cyl (Vin E)
a 125 HP / 150 TQ 2.8L TBI V6 (Vin R).
1988GM introduced the 4.3 Liter V6.
Available engines included
a 92 HP / 134 TQ 2.5L "Iron Duke" TBI 4 cyl (Vin E)
a 125 HP / 150 TQ 2.8L TBI V6 (Vin R).
a 150 HP / 230 TQ 4.3L TBI V6 (Vin Z).
1989Rear wheel anti-lock brakes introduced.
An electronic instrument cluster, a new speedometer and transfer case were also introduced.
A rare version of the S-10 called the Cameo, was introduced.  2198 were produced.
Available engines included
a 92 HP / 134 TQ 2.5L "Iron Duke" TBI 4 cyl (Vin E)
a 125 HP / 150 TQ 2.8L TBI V6 (Vin R).
a 160 HP / 230 TQ 4.3L TBI V6 (Vin Z).
1990The 5spd manual tranny and the 2.5L 4 cyl were improved.
The standard equipment was increased.
Available engines included
a 105 HP / 135 TQ 2.5L "Iron Duke" TBI 4 cyl (Vin E)
a 125 HP / 150 TQ 2.8L TBI V6 (Vin R).
a 160 HP / 230 TQ 4.3L TBI V6 (Vin Z).
1991Exterior facelift that includes a new grille, fresh trim and restyled wheels debuted early in 1990.
4WD models get the 4.3-liter V6 as standard equipment.
Durango trim is dropped.
Available engines included
a 105 HP / 135 TQ 2.5L "Iron Duke" TBI 4 cyl (Vin A or E)
a 125 HP / 150 TQ 2.8L TBI V6 (Vin R).
a 160 HP / 230 TQ 4.3L TBI V6 (Vin Z).
1992Base EL model can be equipped with four-wheel drive.
Baja package dropped.
Front bucket seats are redesigned, integral head restraints are added.
Extended Cabs can be equipped with leather seats.
New speedometer and four-spoke steering wheel are installed.
Premium sound system with CD player is added to options list.
4wd models can be equipped with an electronic-shift transfer case.
Available engines included
a 105 HP / 135 TQ 2.5L "Iron Duke" TBI 4 cyl (Vin A)
a 125 HP / 150 TQ 2.8L TBI V6 (Vin R).
a 160 HP / 230 TQ 4.3L TBI V6 (Vin Z).
1993In 1993 they changed the grill slightly.
The 4spd 4L60-E Electronic version of the TH700-R4 was introduced.
The 4.3L received a balance shaft to help control vibration in the engine.
The Cameo were dropped.
Available engines included
a 105 HP / 135 TQ 2.5L "Iron Duke" TBI 4 cyl (Vin A)
a 125 HP / 150 TQ 2.8L TBI V6 (Vin R).
a 165 HP / 235 TQ 4.3L TBI V6 (Vin Z).