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1999 Chevrolet S10 2WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1999 S10 2WD.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic 4-spd

It is a truck built on a body‑on‑frame platform. It uses a 4.5‑qt oil capacity with 5W‑30 API lubrication and is paired with an automatic 4‑spd transmission, delivering EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 14/19/16 mpg. Reliability records show 261 total owner complaints, with service brakes, hydraulic components topping the complaint list and five recalls documented, positioning this model year among the more troubled points of the S10 lineage.

Model year2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy14/19/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 75 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter 19210286. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 75 · 525 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP205-75R15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	19210286 alt 12731175
Engine air filter	25170512 alt 19259086
Fuel filter	25168594
Spark plug	12681665 alt 19301812
Front wiper blades	15757007 alt 15757008
Serpentine belt	12550110 alt 12550111
Thermostat	24577299 alt 12632948

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 19 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.6 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	77 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	74 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Bolts, nuts: 17 ft-lbs, studs: 8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	9.6 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	8.85 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	103 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	5000-8000 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Torque	14 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.045 in
Spark Plug Torque	15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.88 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	150
Oil Capacity	2.2 L
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.75-2.00 lbs
Oil Group	PAG

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	66.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	60-66

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque to Knuckle	77 ft-lbs / 52 ft-lbs / 38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake Application	WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0003 in / 0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in / 0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.14 in / 0.787 in / 1.03 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.14 in / 0.787 in / 1.03 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	long bolts 46 ft. lbs.; short bolts 43 ft. lbs.	46 ft. lbs
2	90

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (lubricate return spring) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Bushing (lubricate) · Clutch Pedal Clevis Pin (lubricate)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet S10 2WD top in one area — the service brakes, hydraulic, 35 of 261 reports (13%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 33 of the reports describe a crash and 2 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes, hydraulic pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

111

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

261

Owner complaints

33 involved a crash · 2 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 261 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic35

Seats30

Structure26

Air Bags24

Power Train19

Engine & Engine Cooling17

Suspension9

Tires9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 111 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIT3227S	2023-05-09	Structure	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
17-NA-073	2023-02-21	Equipment	This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action…
PIT3227R	2022-04-13	Structure	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP4723F	2022-01-14	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIT3227Q	2021-04-01	Equipment	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 75 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter 19210286 Engine air filter 25170512 Fuel filter 25168594 Spark plug 12681665

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1999 S10 2WD take?

4.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1999 S10 2WD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the S10 2WD get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined mpg.