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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1985 Chevrolet S10 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
36%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1985 Chevrolet S10, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004210%
20031710%
2002178%
2001176%
20004610%
19992812%
1998407%
19974910%
19966810%
1995505%
1994374%
199394%
199232%
1991116%
198924%
198825%
1987415%
198615%
1985436%
1984225%
1983343%

Other parts of the 1985 Chevrolet S10

Engine cooling
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1985 Chevrolet S10

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