1985 GMC K1500
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
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1985
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1985: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 4 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 27 |
| 1996 | 14 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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Insured going e on i-90 when right rear tire blew, damage fender and the exhaust pipe and the wheel. This tire is a firestone atx tire that is on recall, insured thinks firestone should pay for this, he wants to take estimate to them on Thursday.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-10-16
Seat belts
1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
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The front middle seat belt buckle broken will not latch. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-25
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.
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The fuel system exploded causing fire to go through the fuel line to the carburetor resulting in engine to ignite in flames as the consumer was driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-19
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1992-12-08Engineering analysisClosed 1995-03-09 Fuel system integrity
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…
Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Buy-smart checklist
1985 GMC K1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1985 GMC K1500 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 GMC K1500?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1985 GMC K1500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.