MYRModel Year Report

1985 Chevrolet Motor Home

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1985 Chevrolet Motor Home
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:51:18.356Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 3 complaints 1985 3 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2002: 2 complaints
1985: 3 complaints 1985 3 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1985: 3 complaints 1985 3 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2002: 2 complaints 2002

1985: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19853
19892
19901
19911
19923
19932
19945
19957
19965
19977
199811
19997
20001
20022

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 3 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

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Engine failed, replacement failed also.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-30

The vehicle has had engine failure 3 times, the vehicle experiences exhaust fumes in the cab, loud exhaust noise and burned spark plug wires.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-09-18

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.

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Mastercraft courser tire for my 1984 marathon camper separated. This was the second tire of the same make & model to do so. The first one occurred lastaugust of 2009. Keeping in mind the camper has been parked thruout the winter months.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-07-06

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1985 Chevrolet Motor Home — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 Chevrolet Motor Home reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Chevrolet Motor Home?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 Chevrolet Motor Home have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.