The Chevrolet S-10 midsize pickup was introduced in 1982 and superseded Chevy's LUV pickup, a small regular cab truck designed in the early 1970s to compete with import offerings. Since its introduction, the S-10 has evolved from a similar small-truck platform to a larger version that is still smaller than full-sized models. Details on the wheelbases of S-10s follows.

LUV trucks

LUV is an acronym for "Light Utility Vehicle," and this model was introduced in 1972 to compete with imported trucks from Datsun and Toyota. It had a wheelbase of 102.4 inches. In 1978, a longer truck with a 117.9-inch wheelbase was introduced.

First-Generation S-10

The S-10 was formally introduced in 1982 and was produced without significant styling changes until 1994. Depending on box length, the early models had a 108.3- or 117.9-inch wheelbase.

First-Generation Extended Cab

In 1983, the S-10 was offered with an extended cab offering more cabin length with rear jump seating. The wheelbase for the extended cab models was 122.9 inches.

Second-Generation S-10

In 1994, the Chevrolet S-10 received many substantial changes to both interior and exterior styling and design, but the wheelbases remained unchanged at 108.3 or 117.9 inches for regular cab versions and 122.9 inches for the extended cab short-bed model.

S-10 Crew Cab

In 2001, a four-door version of the S-10 was introduced. It used the same frame as the extended cab model (122.9-inch wheelbase) and had a much shorter utility bed---one which measured 55.2 inches. S-10s were not produced after 2004.

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S-10 history