Chevrolet S10 towing capacity by year
The Chevrolet S10 has tow data across 12 model years, from 1992 through 2003. The most recent 2003 Chevrolet S10 carries a maximum tow rating of 5,900 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2001 model year at 6,400 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet S10 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Chevrolet S10 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet S10, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Chevrolet S10 years (1999–2003)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevrolet S10 | 10 | 5,900 |
| 2002 Chevrolet S10 | 7 | 6,000 |
| 2001 Chevrolet S10 | 6 | 6,400 |
| 2000 Chevrolet S10 | 4 | 6,400 |
| 1999 Chevrolet S10 | 4 | 5,500 |
Older Chevrolet S10 years (1992–1998)
Earlier model years for the Chevrolet S10, going back to 1992. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Chevrolet S10 | 4 | 5,500 |
| 1997 Chevrolet S10 | 5 | 6,000 |
| 1996 Chevrolet S10 | 5 | 6,000 |
| 1995 Chevrolet S10 | 4 | 6,000 |
| 1994 Chevrolet S10 | 5 | 6,000 |
| 1993 Chevrolet S10 | 5 | 6,000 |
| 1992 Chevrolet S10 | 5 | 6,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.