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 diagnosed or repaired. The contact's husband replaced the fuel tank. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Vehicle safety record
1985 GMC C/K Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1985 GMC C/K Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (2). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1986 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical C/K Pickup year, for its age
#95 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 GMC C/K Pickup problems
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No recalls for the 1985 GMC C/K Pickup
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 GMC C/K Pickup. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1985 GMC C/K Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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 were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,066.
GMC C/K Pickup: every year compared
All C/K Pickup years1985 GMC C/K Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 GMC C/K Pickup | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 1985 GMC C Series(light) | 4 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1985 GMC 1500 | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1985 GMC C1500 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1985 GMC C35 | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1985 GMC C/K Pickup
Does the 1985 GMC C/K Pickup have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 GMC C/K Pickup right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 GMC C/K Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (2).
How many complaints has the 1985 GMC C/K Pickup had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 12, 2021 and the latest on November 12, 2021. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 GMC C/K Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 80 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical GMC C/K Pickup year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC C/K Pickup years have the most complaints?
1997 (25), 1998 (11), 2000 (6). See every GMC C/K Pickup year compared.
What should I do if my 1985 GMC C/K Pickup has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data