In 2003, Chevrolet released a concept car they named the SS.

The SS included a limited slip differential, lowered suspension (starting with the 1996 model year), cosmetic changes such as a different grille, body-colored bumpers, 16-inch wheels (available from 1996 to 1998, similar in design to the 1991 and 1992 Camaro Z28 with Chevrolet "bowtie" logo center caps), and other minor cosmetic differences. Fewer than 3,000 SSs were produced yearly on average.

The GMC Syclone also appeared that year.

Generally, for the two-wheel drive trucks, the 8.5-inch rear end was only used when it came with both a manual transmission and the L35 W-code 4.3 L (262 cu in) V6 engine; it was an option for four-wheel drive trucks with either transmission. A total of 806 were built. Description Recent Arrival! Slow sales resulted in production ending in 2000.

The overall lenth of the standard cab model is 5,197 mm with the width being 1,725.

I have checked the vehicle identification numbers (VIN) to compare the options that were only on the S10 SS and came up with these: SS trim package, standard 4.3 HO V6 motor, Sport Suspension, 3.42 gear ratio and a locking rear differential. However, the 1973 Arab oil embargo forced GM to consider designing a domestically produced compact pickup truck. For 1993 no specialty labeling or limited edition tags were known to be used with the W-code engine. For the 2004 model year, the regular and extended cab models were discontinued; only the crew cab model was retained. Extra cost Baja options included a cargo-net end-gate, aluminum "Outlaw" wheels and a special box-mounted spare tire carrier with aluminum wheel. It was a lower riding truck stick shift, lots of power. Following the popularity of the Jeep Cherokee, 4-door SUV variants were introduced in March 1990 as 1991 models alongside the badge-engineered Oldsmobile Bravada. My wife and I like to garden. The vortec engine is pretty much like a small block work horse that can really take a beating a still run fine.

Check the carfax, find a low miles S-10, view S-10 photos and interior/exterior features. My VIN numbers match the options above that were available from the information I could locate.I would like your input on this truck and any additional information you might have on it. All of the special models (the Syclone, Typhoon, and Sonoma GT) were discontinued, but the changes to the pickup brought it in line with its major competitor the Ford Ranger.

I do love the way it handles when you drive it. The S-10 Baja is an optional appearance package that was put on any four-wheel drive S-10 (regular-cab with short-box, regular-cab with long box and extended-cab with short box) from 1989 to 1991. The pictures online showed the truck as clean and well cared for.

Production was limited to just 2998 units. The Baja option also included: a roll bar with off-road lights, front tubular grille guard with fog lights, tubular rear bumper, an underbody shield package (transfer case shield, front differential shield, fuel tank shield, oil pan/steering linkage shields), a suspension package, Chevrolet windshield banner, Baja decals on the box sides and one inch wide body striping. It would be another six years before Isuzu re-entered the pick-up market with the i-Series, which formed the basis for the S-10's successor, the Colorado. yes The Chevrolet S-10 SS was a high-performance version of the S-10, introduced in 1994.

I recall the Chevrolet S-Series pickups were big hits right out of the gate. This was also the year that GM introduced the ZR2 off-road package. When first introduced in 1989, the Cameo had three color choices; Apple Red, Frost White or Midnight Black. When introduced, the SS was only sold in three colors: Onyx Black, Summit White, and Apple Red. Chevy s 10 SS. The ZR2 package was an off-road package available for the second generation S-10. I also have endured little oil leaks from the oil pan but nothing major.

This generation's last year was 1993. There was also an SUV version, the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer/GMC S-15 Jimmy.

This Custom SS Chevy S10 has a professionally installed LT1 Corvette Engine & 700R4 Transmission. Autozin. No one could seem to find anything wrong with the car. For 1995, a driver's side air bag was added as well as daytime running lights.

It is usually easy to visually differentiate an SS from a "plain-Jane" model. It is plenty wide to also accommodate hauling lawn mowers and bikes. The Sonoma GT bowed in 1992. Fast, very good looking truck with a solid vortec engine with lasted me over 200,000 miles maybe more if I didn't sell it due to the horrible mpg. On the plus side, remember that pickup trucks are hot right now and getting hotter, so perhaps down the road these rare S10 SS pickups may increase in value, even if it’s just a little.Thanks for your question Bryan and have fun at the car shows with your rare SS.Greg Zyla writes weekly for More Content Now and GateHouse Media.