1985 Chevrolet C10 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1985 Chevrolet C10, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1985 Chevrolet C10. The contact was informed by the emissions station that the rear brakes on his vehicle do not operate. He stated that the vehicle needs an axle brake assembly. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 140,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/01/08. The consumer stated the brake system has not worked properly since the year he purchased the vehicle and will not be driven until manufacturer can remedy the defect. Updated 02/01/08”
NHTSA complaint #10198611, filed 2007-08Related recalls
- 87V043000Apr 1, 1987Improper size rear brake assemblies were installed.Covers: Chevrolet C10 1985–1986, GMC C15 1985–1986
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1985 Chevrolet C10
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1985 Chevrolet C10
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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