1986 Chevrolet C10 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%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 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1986 Chevrolet C10, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My 1986 chevy 1/2 ton pu truck caught fire while travelling down the interstate at 65 MPH with me and my 71 year old father in it. I am convinced the problem was caused by the transmission overheating and pressure blowing the fluid out the dipstick tube. At the time we were pulling a boat (18' pontoon boat) down alabama interstate 65 south when we heard several explosions underneath the vehicle. It was approx. 4:45 am on 6/18/99. …”
NHTSA complaint #708488, filed 1999-07Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
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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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