1985 GMC K1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1985 GMC K1500, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 28, 2000. Updated daily.
Where the 1985 GMC K1500 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1985 GMC K1500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1985 vs. every other K1500 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 K1500 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1985 GMC K1500, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYNo recall
What K1500 owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE FUEL SYSTEM EXPLODED CAUSING FIRE TO GO THROUGH THE FUEL LINE TO THE CARBURETOR RESULTING IN ENGINE TO IGNITE IN FLAMES AS THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. *MJS
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