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1985 GMC C/K PICKUP

0 recalls, 2 complaints

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Nov 12, 2021
Incident date: Jan 16, 2018
The contact owns a 1985 GMC 1500 Pickup. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking fuel due to the hanger straps being rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuel tank and hanger straps ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Nov 12, 2021
Incident date: Nov 12, 1998
The contact owned a 1985 GMC 1500 Pickup. The contact stated there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The contact stated that her husband noticed fuel leaking from a hole and rust on the tank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagn... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations, GMC C/K PICKUP

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP02003 Opened: Apr 3, 2002 , Closed: Jun 13, 2002
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1973
FUEL TANK SYSTEM
MR. JERE L. BEASLEY, AN ATTORNEY WILL BEASLEY, ALLEN, CROW, METHVIN, PORTIS & MILES, P.C. IN MONTGOMERY, AL, PETITIONED NHTSA ON FEBRUARY 27, 2002, TO VACATE ITS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GENRAL MOTORS CORPORATION FOR EA92-041 AND TO ORDER AN IMMEDIATE RECALL OF THE 1973-1987 C/K PICKUP TRUCKS THAT ... Read more
DP00003 Opened: Aug 2, 2000 , Closed: Oct 18, 2001
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1973
FLEX FAN BREAKAGE
PE98060 Opened: Nov 13, 1998 , Closed: May 12, 1999
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
ERRATIC STEERING BOOST WHILE DRIVING
ALLEGED THAT THE VARIABLE EFFORT STEERING UNIT INTERMITTENTLY PROVIDES FULL BOOST TOT HE POWER STEERING GEAR AT MODERATE TO HIGH SPEEDS.

GMC C/K PICKUP - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC C/K PICKUP across all model years (1998, 1998).

1 Total Recalls
71 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GMC C/K PICKUP - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 5 View
2001 0 4 View
2000 0 8 View
1999 0 9 View
1998 1 13 View
1997 0 28 View
1986 0 1 View
1985 (current) 0 2
1978 0 1 View

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