MYRModel Year Report

1985 Chevrolet Silverado

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1985 Chevrolet Silverado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:12:29.486Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 15 complaints 1988 1989: 22 complaints 1990: 25 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1992: 40 complaints 1993: 69 complaints 1993 1994: 210 complaints 1995: 263 complaints 1996: 186 complaints 1997: 272 complaints 1998: 279 complaints 1998 1999: 1660 complaints 2000: 1305 complaints 2001: 877 complaints 2002: 710 complaints 2003: 695 complaints 2003 2004: 622 complaints 2005: 316 complaints 2006: 182 complaints 2007: 183 complaints 2008: 162 complaints 2008 2009: 76 complaints 2010: 62 complaints 2011: 75 complaints 2012: 68 complaints 2013: 64 complaints 2013 2014: 124 complaints 2015: 76 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2017: 125 complaints 2017
1985: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
19822
19845
19853
19872
198815
198922
199025
199117
199240
199369
1994210
1995263
1996186
1997272
1998279
19991660
20001305
2001877
2002710
2003695
2004622
2005316
2006182
2007183
2008162
200976
201062
201175
201268
201364
2014124
201576
20165
2017125

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.

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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000706

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19980908

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, 19990211

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Chevrolet Silverado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

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:storage:tank assembly, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.