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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1991 Chevrolet C1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Chevrolet C1500, 8% of the 39 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.

“While pulling into highway driveshaft has broken in half. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #8005860, filed 2002-03

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996209%
199563%
199485%
1993914%
1992615%
199138%
199029%
1989515%
198826%

Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet C1500

Brakes
15 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 Chevrolet C1500

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology