Trim Report

Chevrolet S10 LS1988

Includes:S10PICKUP|LS
$1,990
Starting From
47
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 47 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,990
Max $26,900
From $1,990
Fresh

LS Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$15,500
$16K–$16K
1 listings25,000 avg miles
LS
From$1,990
47 listings|$2K–$27K
Xtreme
From$4,950
4 listings|$5K–$24K

1988 Chevrolet S10 LS Pricing

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Where to Find Chevrolet S10 LS

Location data for all 1988 Chevrolet S10 trims combined

22States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 21 other states nationwide.

Chevrolet S10 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 1988 Chevrolet S10 trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 39 complaints for the 1988 Chevrolet S10, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

2
Recalls
39
Complaints
3
Crashes
4
Fires
Recall Findings
08E0500002008-11-08
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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96V1950001996-08-10
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT LOOSENS AT THE STEERING SHAFT TO STEERING GEAR COUPLING. WITH THIS LOOSENESS, THE YOKE PINCH BOLT CAN WEAR ON THE SPLINES OF THE SHAFT UNTIL THERE IS NO LONGER AN INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SPLINES AND THE BOLT.

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE BODY TO CHASSIS MOVEMENT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR WHICH CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 39 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes, hydraulic problems are the most common for the 1988 Chevrolet S10. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes, Hydraulic6
02Engine And Engine Cooling4
03Structure4
04Seat Belts4
05Fuel System, Gasoline4
39 total across 1 model years (1988–1988)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Chevrolet S10 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 1988 Chevrolet S10 trims

14–23mpg combined
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14-21city
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14-27hwy
·
$2,950-$4,800/yr

The 1988 Chevrolet S10 delivers 14 to 23 MPG combined across 14 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
S10 Pickup 2WD - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
21 city27 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Blazer 2WD - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Pickup 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Blazer 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
18 city23 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Blazer 2WD - Manual 5-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Pickup 2WD - Manual 4-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city23 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Pickup 2WD - Manual 5-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Blazer 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Blazer 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
4.3L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Blazer 2WD - Manual 4-spd
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city21 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Pickup 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city23 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Pickup 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
4.3L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Cab Chassis 2WD - Automatic 4-spd
14mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
14 city15 hwy~$4,800/yr-1/10 Poor
S10 Cab Chassis 2WD - Manual 4-spd
14mpg
2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
14 city14 hwy~$4,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

1988 Chevrolet S10 LS FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the LS compare to other Chevrolet S10 trims?

with 47 listings tracked, the LS sits in a specific spot in the 1988 Chevrolet S10 lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 1988 Chevrolet S10 page.

What should I know about maintaining the 1988 Chevrolet S10 LS?

The LS shares its core mechanicals with other Chevrolet S10 trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for service brakes, hydraulic issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 1988 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Chevrolet S10 LS?

The best model year for the Chevrolet S10 LS comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Chevrolet S10 overview.

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