What was the last year of the S-10 pickup?
Answer: 2004. The Chevrolet S-10's final model year in the United States was 2004, when GM retired the nameplate and shifted focus to the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon.
Overview and Timeline
The S-10 was GM's compact pickup that ran from the early 1980s through the mid-2000s. After two generations, GM retired the nameplate as part of a broader realignment of its pickup lineup, introducing the Colorado as the successor in the small/compact truck segment.
Production timeline
Key production years and generations of the S-10 are shown below.
- First generation: 1982–1993
- Second generation: 1994–2004
The final model year for the S-10 in the United States was 2004, after which GM shifted toward the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon for the compact/midsize pickup segment.
Replacement and Market Impact
With the S-10 retired, GM introduced the Chevrolet Colorado (and its GMC Canyon twin) to offer a more modern platform, improved efficiency, and contemporary styling in place of the aging S-series trucks.
Summary
In the United States, the last year of the Chevrolet S-10 pickup was 2004. The line's retirement marked GM's pivot to newer compact/midsize pickup offerings, led by the Colorado/Canyon family.
