CarRecallWatchThe 1985 GMC 1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1985 GMC 1500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1985 GMC 1500.
Most common 1985 GMC 1500 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
TRANSMISSION IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN AND WILL NOT RESTART. *AK
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HYDRAULIC BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE WHEEL OFF AND THE PROBLEM WAS THE HOSE FROM THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL. *AK AGE AND HEAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE HOSE TO EXPAND INWARD BECAUSE OF THE CLAMP SUPPORT AROUND IT, BECAUSE IT DID NOT EXPAND OUTWARD WHICH SHUT OFF THE NORMAL FLOW OF BRAKE FLUID. THE VEHICLE DID NOT BRAKE EVENLY FOR THREE YEARS PRIOR TO THE PROBLEM , BUT NOW WITH THE NEW HOSES, THE VEHICLE NOW BRAKES AS DESIGNED. *SCC *JB
WAS TURNING VEHICLE IN SNOW WHEN IT STALLED OUT. NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD. LIFTED HOOD & NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM ENGINE AREA. THE CAB AREA OF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. *AK
1985 GMC 1500 questions
Does the 1985 GMC 1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1985 GMC 1500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 GMC 1500?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 GMC 1500 has been fixed?
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