- The problem
- The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.
- The risk
- If the ball joint separates from the control arm, a lossof vehicle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
- The fix
- Install a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm.
Vehicle safety record
1985 GMC G35 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 GMC G35 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1991 for the lower arm.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical G35 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 GMC G35 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1985 GMC G35 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC G35: every year compared
All G35 years1985 GMC G35 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 GMC G35 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1985 GMC C Series(light) | 4 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1985 GMC 1500 | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1985 GMC C/K Pickup | 2 | 0 | A | 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 G35
Does the 1985 GMC G35 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 GMC G35: lower arm (December 1991). 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 1985 GMC G35 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 GMC G35 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical GMC G35 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.
What should I do if my 1985 GMC G35 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