Chevrolet replaced the S10 lineup in 1994 in a few cab versions and refreshed the lineup several times until 2003 when it replaced the model with the Colorado.
While its predecessor became famous thanks to the GMC Syclone, the second generation shared more components with the Chevrolet Blazer than other GMC groups' pickups.
At the front, the S10 featured a chromed horizontal slat that crossed the front fascia from side to side, separating the headlights from the wide and slim turn signals. Depending on the trim level, its wrapped-around plastic bumper was body-colored or black. Also, in the rear, the carmaker offered an option for flared rear quarter panels. In the Extended Cab version, Chevrolet installed a cab that sat between the Single and the Crew-cab, with a set of rear-hinged doors for the rear side of the cabin.
For the 1998 model year, the S10 received a redesigned interior with a rounded dashboard design. It looked more like an SUV than a utility pickup. Chevrolet installed a pair of bucket seats at the front and a tall center console between them. The S10 featured two rounded air vents and the stereo in the center stack, which was offered as an option. The vehicles fitted with a manual transmission featured a floor-mounted gear-stick, while the automatic version sported a steering-column mounted shifter.
Under the hood, Chevrolet offered the S10 with two engine choices. The base, 2.2-liter unit was available with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic, while the top-of-the-range 4.3-liter powerplant came fitted with a standard four-speed auto.