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2001 Chevrolet S10
Shown: 2001 Chevrolet S10. Photo: Zachasaurus1423, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2004
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  • Standard pickups

2000-2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup MPG & Fuel Cost

5 model years · 14–23 MPG combined

15 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
City
18 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD
$4,360

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2000-2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup at a glance

The 2000-2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup covers 5 model years in the EPA database (27 configurations in all), rated 14–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2004, costs about $4,360 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD (15 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2000.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup by model year

2000-2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2004 Gas 15 MPG $4,360 Ratings changed
2003 Gas 14–22 MPG $2,970–$4,670 Ratings changed
2002 Gas 14–22 MPG $2,970–$4,670 Ratings changed
2001 Gas 14–22 MPG $2,970–$4,670 Ratings changed
2000 Gas 16–23 MPG $2,840–$4,080 First year

What the 2004 S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive

Per month

$363

$4,360 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$7.27

Per 100 miles

$29.07

Five years

$21,800

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard pickup median

$280more a year

Class median $4,080 a year, MY2004

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup MPG

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 15 MPG, down 7. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $4,360, $1,390 more.

Gas · 4.3L
Combined
15 MPG
Per year
$4,360

Gas configurations (1)

2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S10 Pickup (Most efficient) 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD 14 18 15 $4,360

2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup MPG

14–22 MPG · $2,970–$4,670/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.

Gas · 2.2L, 4.3L
Combined
14–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$4,670

Gas configurations (6)

2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S10 Pickup 2.2L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl RWD 19 25 22 $2,970
S10 Pickup 2.2L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl RWD 17 23 19 $3,440
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 21 18 $3,630
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 22 17 $3,840
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD 14 18 15 $4,360
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD 12 17 14 $4,670

2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup MPG

14–22 MPG · $2,970–$4,670/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.

Gas · 2.2L, 4.3L
Combined
14–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$4,670

Gas configurations (6)

2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
FFV 2.2L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl RWD 19 25 22 $2,970
FFV 2.2L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl RWD 17 23 19 $3,440
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,840
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,080
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD 14 18 15 $4,360
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD 12 16 14 $4,670

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2001 Chevrolet S10 Pickup MPG

14–22 MPG · $2,970–$4,670/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,970, $130 more.

Gas · 2.2L, 4.3L
Combined
14–22 MPG
Per year
$2,970–$4,670

Gas configurations (6)

2001 Chevrolet S10 Pickup gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
FFV 2.2L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl RWD 19 25 22 $2,970
FFV 2.2L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl RWD 17 23 19 $3,440
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,840
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 14 20 16 $4,080
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD 13 17 15 $4,360
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD 13 17 14 $4,670

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

2000 Chevrolet S10 Pickup MPG

16–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,080/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.2L, 4.3L
Combined
16–23 MPG
Per year
$2,840–$4,080

Gas configurations (8)

2000 Chevrolet S10 Pickup gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S10 Pickup 2.2L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl RWD 20 26 23 $2,840
S10 Pickup 2.2L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl RWD 19 25 22 $2,970
S10 Pickup 2.2L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl RWD 17 24 19 $3,440
S10 Pickup 2.2L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl RWD 17 23 19 $3,440
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 16 21 18 $3,630
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd 4.3L 6-cyl RWD 15 20 17 $3,840
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2000 Chevrolet S10 Pickup gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd4.3L 6-cyl4WD152017$3,840
S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd4.3L 6-cyl4WD141916$4,080

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD: $5,920 in California and $3,800 in Texas, a $2,120 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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2002 GMC Sonoma SLS 4WD Crew Cab

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15 MPG · $4,360/yr
2006 Ford F150 (P221)

2004 Ford F-150

16 MPG · $4,080/yr
1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2004 Chevrolet Silverado

16 MPG · $4,080/yr
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Crew Cab

2004 GMC Sierra

16 MPG · $4,080/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

  • 2000-2004 (2nd gen)
All Chevrolet S10 Pickup years All Chevrolet models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup get?

EPA rates the 2000-2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup at 14–23 MPG combined across 27 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 S10 Pickup 2.2L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 26 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup?

The S10 Pickup 2.2L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 15 MPG, was in 2004.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,360 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,360 a year.

How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 100 miles?

About $29.07 per 100 miles for the S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 14 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.

How does the 2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup compare with other standard pickup configurations?

The S10 Pickup 4.3L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,360 a year to fuel, $280 more than the class median of $4,080, and less than 2 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 139 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2004 Chevrolet S10 Pickup different from the 2003 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 15 MPG, down 7. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $4,360, $1,390 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2004 against 6 configurations for 2003. See the 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup for that year.