1983 GMC GMC Truck

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1983 GMC GMC Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:46.204Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

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

1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2003: 18 complaints 2003
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003

1983: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19831
19862
19872
19891
19901
19912
19949
19967
19978
199810
199913
200013
20012
20029
200318

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 1 total report mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

While traveling between 30 and 35 MPH in a 1982, GMC, C3500 truck left/ rear kelly springfield tire, size: 235/85R16, DOT: PJ8RAHLV122 experienced tread separation.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-10-11

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1983 GMC GMC Truck — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1983 GMC GMC Truck 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 1983 GMC GMC Truck?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 GMC GMC Truck 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.