- The problem
- Rim information may have been omitted on certification label installed on the left front door. Consequence of defect: these trucks do not conform with fmvss 120, tire selections and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars.
- The fix
- INSTALL NEW CORRECTED LABELS.
Vehicle safety record
1985 GMC K15 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1985 GMC K15 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in May 1985 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical K15 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1985 GMC K15 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
What owners say
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No complaints about the 1985 GMC K15 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 K15: every year compared
All K15 years1985 GMC K15 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 GMC K15 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 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 K15
Does the 1985 GMC K15 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1985 GMC K15: labels (May 1985). 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 K15 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1985 GMC K15 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC K15 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 K15 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