1985 Chevrolet Motor Home
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
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. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20100706
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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ENGINE FAILED, REPLACEMENT FAILED ALSO.
NHTSA ODI report, 19990330
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.
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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, 19970918
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1985 Chevrolet Motor Home — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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 tires, accounting for 33% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.