1985 GMC Pick UP

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1985 GMC Pick UP
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:50:27.119Z

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

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

1981: 1 complaint 1985: 3 complaints 1985 3 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1996
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1985: 3 complaints 1985 3 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1985: 3 complaints 1985 3 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996

1985: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19853
19863
19874
19884
19894
19903
19916
19925
199311
199416
199518
199611

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

3 of 3 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle fuel tank is leaking fuel.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-13

Fuel tank mounted outside frame.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-12

Gas tank developed rust spots, causing gas to leak.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-01

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1985 GMC Pick UP — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1985 GMC Pick UP 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 Pick UP?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 GMC Pick UP 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.