2003 Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme

Classic Car Addict is proud to present this 2003 Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme with 5,978 original miles for sale in our Mesa, AZ showroom. When we think of GM sport trucks, several...

Classic Car Addict is proud to present this 2003 Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme with 5,978 original miles for sale in our Mesa, AZ showroom. When we think of GM sport trucks, several legendary models come to mind, including the Chevrolet C1500 454 SS, the GMC Syclone and Typhoon, the or the GMT-800-era Silverado SS. An oft-forgotten example was the Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme. Let's take a closer look at the Bow Tie's bygone compact pickup truck.
Produced from 1999 to 2004, the S-10 Xtreme was Chevrolet's answer to the era's growing demand for sport trucks at an entry-level price. The Xtreme got a lot of upgrades that Chevrolet figured would attract younger buyers. Those upgrades included an aggressive body kit, model-specific 16-inch wheels, and ZQ8 suspension, which notably lowered the ride height. Interestingly, Chevy offered the Xtreme on both the regular cab and extended cab S-10 models, and with both fleetside and flareside bed options.
The cabin features bolstered front seats trimmed in gray cloth with a dark gray dashboard and door panels. Amenities include air conditioning, a CD stereo, a center armrest, and cruise control. A leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a tachometer and a 100-mph speedometer along with gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, battery voltage, and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 5,978 miles. We love that this one is a 5-speed manual.
This Xtreme is finished in Victory Red (U9260) with a body-color grille and a black bed mat. Additional features include a stepside bed, aerodynamic lower body cladding, wheel arch flares, fog lights, and Xtreme badging. The paint is in excellent condition! The 16-inch alloy wheels are in brand new condition with no curb rash with low profile performance tires.
The powertrain of the Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme was shared with the standard S-10, with a 4.3-liter V6. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential making it quite agile in the corners. The real deal combination was the six-banger with the stick, which put out 190 horsepower and 245 pound-feet of torque, allowing this compact, rear-wheel drive pickup some capability, especially in some high school parking lots. That ZQ8 suspension didn't just lower the car 1.5 inches over the standard truck; it was a genuine high performance suspension kit, with thicker sway bars, front and rear, Bilstein shocks and additional frame bracing. It also included a quicker 12:1 steering box.
Interestingly, the Chevrolet S-10 Xtreme has largely fallen into obscurity. We hope the Xtreme will one day be considered alongside the 454 SS as a cool retro sports truck to have. Don't let this beauty slip by, call Classic Car Addict today at 480-256-1459. The Xtreme will be sold on a clean Arizona title. Be sure to check out our website for 100+HD photos and our YouTube page to see full walkaround and driving videos. You can also catch us on FB and Instagram with daily updates!