Chevrolet K15 transmission problems
10 complaint narratives mention transmission terms.
Key facts
105 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
86,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1982 to 1996 model years. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Transmission and shifting evidence
10 of 105 complaints match this topic (9.5%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 802253 · 1996-09-11 (September 11, 1996)
SMOKE STARTED COMING AROUND TAIL LIGHTS AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE DIP STICK IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.*AK
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Owner report 976769 · 1995-12-18 (December 18, 1995)
TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATS AND IS FORCED OUT OF VENT TUBE AND CAUGHT FIRE. TT
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Owner report 962045 · 1995-03-16 (March 16, 1995)
MANUAL HAS FAILED TWICE, SHIFTING MECHANISM AND CLUTCH HAVE FAILED. TT
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Owner report 960611 · 1995-02-27 (February 27, 1995)
ASK FOR MRS. PUGLIESE. TRANSMISSION FLUID CAME OUT OF VENT TUBE LEAKED ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER. RESULTING IN VEHCILE FIRE. TT
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Owner report 972953 · 1995-10-05 (October 5, 1995)
5-SPD MANUAL OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION FAILS W/POSSIBLE SEIZING UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
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