1985 GMC 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1985 GMC 1500, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1985 GMC 1500 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1985 GMC 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1985 vs. every other 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1500 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
What 1500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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