- The problem
- Trucks failed to comply with requirements of fmvss 301, fuel system integrity, during a 30 mph frontal barrier test.
- The risk
- Greater than acceptable fuel spillage during and after acollision could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Install an additional shield to the front of the original shield to protect the fuel tank.
Vehicle safety record
1984 GMC C35 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1984 GMC C35 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in January 1987 for the tank assembly.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical C35 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1984 GMC C35 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- In some 16 x 6 disc wheels a manufacturing defect may cause the wheels to crack in the drop center portion of the rim. If the crack were to occur on a wheel with a tube type tire mounted to it, and continued to go undetected, the wheel could split, resulting in a rapid loss of air from the tire.
- The fix
- The dealer will inspect each wheel and replace it if necessary, without charge.
- The problem
- The front steering alignment may not have been completed. The tie rods, a part of the steering linkage which transmits steering movements to the wheels, may not have been fastened completely. The alignment of the steering will affect the vehicle"s handling properties. Incomplete fastening of the steering tie rod may lead to complete separation of the linkage.
- The fix
- Tie rod clamp fasteners will be inspected. If necessary, the toe-in will be set, and the tie rod clamp fasteners will be tightened. There will be no charge for these services.
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GMC C35: every year compared
All C35 years1984 GMC C35 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 GMC C35 | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 1984 GMC C Series(light) | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1984 GMC C35
Does the 1984 GMC C35 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1984 GMC C35: tank assembly (January 1987); hubcap / cover (October 1984); tie rod assembly (March 1984). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1984 GMC C35 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1984 GMC C35 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 38 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical GMC C35 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 C35 years have the most complaints?
1985 (1), 1988 (1). See every GMC C35 year compared.
What should I do if my 1984 GMC C35 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