Chevy S-Series Trucks

Are you in the market for an older Chevy S-Series truck? Here's a timeline that shows you some of the updates and changes that were made to the trucks from 1982 to 1995. A look at changes over the years might help you decide which model year suits you best.

1982

• Introduction of the Chevy S-Series truck.

1983

• Extended-Cab model and Insta-Trac 4WD system introduced
• 2.0L engine replaces 1.9 Liter

1984

• Heavy-duty spring package and gas shock absorbers
• Off-road package

1985

• 2.5 Liter L4 engine with EFI replaces 2.2 Liter engine

1986

• Electronic Fuel Injection introduced on 2.8 Liter V6 engine

1987

• New 3-speed automatic transmission and new quiet transfer case

1988

• Optional 4.3 Liter V6 with EFI and serpentine belt drive introduced
• Factory-installed sunroof

1989

• Rear-wheel anti-lock brakes
• Electronic instrument cluster, speedometer
• New transfer case

1990

• 5-speed manual transmission
• 2.5 Liter engine improvements
• Fixed gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
• Significant increase in standard equipment content

1991

• Improved 2.5 Liter L4 engine

1992

• 4-wheel-drive EL model introduced
• Optional electronic shift transfer case for 4WD models (except the EL)

1993

• 4-speed electronic transmission
• Balance shaft added to 4.3 Liter V6

1994

• All-new family of S-Series Pickups introduced
• New exterior and interior styling
• ZR2 and SS packages debut

1995

• Driver air bag
• Daytime Running Lamps
• ZR2 Extended-Cab

Source: GM Media