1985 Chevrolet Silverado
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
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1985: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 210 |
| 1995 | 263 |
| 1996 | 186 |
| 1997 | 272 |
| 1998 | 279 |
| 1999 | 1,660 |
| 2000 | 1,305 |
| 2001 | 877 |
| 2002 | 710 |
| 2003 | 695 |
| 2004 | 622 |
| 2005 | 316 |
| 2006 | 182 |
| 2007 | 183 |
| 2008 | 162 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 75 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 124 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 125 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 3 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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The tanks are saddle tanks. The plastic doesn't go all the way up on the tanks a design flaw. Both tanks are leaking gasoline.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-07-06
Fuel tank has pin holes from a plastic cover that was put on it. The tank rusted and has hundreds of tiny pinholes, allowing gasoline to leak. Dealer repaired tank for the previous owner and cannot repair again.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-09-08
Vehicle speed control
1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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When accelerating to pass another vehicle, all of sudden vehicle accelerated to a higher speed. When hitting the brake pedal, speed would not decrease. The cruise control was not engaged at this time.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-11
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 Silverado — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1985 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1985 Chevrolet Silverado 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.