- The problem
- In a vehicle impact from the rear, the three piece hoses could separate and result in fuel leakage in excess of the amount permitted by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity".
- The fix
- A new fuel filler hose will be installed by dealer on all involved vehicles.
Vehicle safety record
1982 GMC P20 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 GMC P20 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 1983 for the filler pipe and cap.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical P20 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 GMC P20 recalls 2
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
- The rear axle shafts received improper heat treatment during manufacture. The shaft may break and the tire and wheel assembly could disengage from the vehicle.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace both rear axle shaft assemblies, if necessary, free of charge.
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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 P20: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | D |
Questions about the 1982 GMC P20
Does the 1982 GMC P20 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1982 GMC P20: filler pipe and cap (September 1983); axle shaft (August 1982). 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 1982 GMC P20 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 GMC P20 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical GMC P20 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 1982 GMC P20 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