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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1991 Chevrolet K15 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
22%of 9 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 1991 Chevrolet K15, 22% of the 9 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.

“Driving down highway about 65mph saw smoke coming from behind the vehicle, stopped and noticed the vehicle was on fire.the insurance investigator said main seal on transmission burst, causing a fire.”

NHTSA complaint #808890, filed 1997-03

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1995411%
1994517%
199317%
1992218%
1991222%
1990467%
1988220%

Other parts of the 1991 Chevrolet K15

Brakes
4 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 Chevrolet K15

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