MYRModel Year Report

1985 Chevrolet K10

○ Not enough data
1985 Chevrolet K10
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:45.001Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 2 1986: 5 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 2 1986: 5 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 4 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 2 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000

1985: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19830
19840
19852
19865
19872
19880
19891
19902
19912
19924
19934
19948
199518
19968
19974
19984
19994
20000

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 2 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

No summary listed for above vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-31

Right gas tank leaks at seam, could cause fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-04

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1988-01-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-03-31 Exhaust manifold leaks
  2. I
    1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity
  3. R
    Date not on fileEquipment85V052000 Rim information may have been omitted on certification label installed on the left front door.

    Remedy: Install new corrected labels.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1985 Chevrolet K10 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V052000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Chevrolet K10 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Chevrolet K10?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Chevrolet K10 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.