MYRModel Year Report

1987 GMC Pick UP

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1987 GMC Pick UP
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:23:03.812Z

Only 4 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 4 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, GMC Pick UP Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 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
1987: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19853
19863
19874
19884
19894
19903
19916
19925
199311
199416
199518
199611

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2 of 4 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

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FUEL TANK MOUNTED OUTSIDE FRAME. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950622

FUEL TANK MOUNTED OUTSIDE OF FRAME. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950223

TIRES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

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REAR DRIVER'S TIRE HAS SEVERE BELT SEPARATION ALTHOUGH IT HAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TREAD LEFT. CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY OF TIRES. 1987,GMC ,3/4TON PICKUP THAT IS PRIMARILY USED TO TOW TRAVEL TRAILERS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020912

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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ONE OF THE GAS TANKS BROKE,AND THE CONSUMER CAN'T PUT GAS INTO THE VEHICLE.THE OTHER TANK IS WORKING, BUT THERE IS A SMELL COMING FROM THE TANK THAT IS WORKING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990507

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 GMC Pick UP — pre-purchase inspection

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

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 GMC Pick UP?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 GMC Pick UP 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.