MYRModel Year Report

1985 GMC Safari

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1985 GMC Safari
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:16.974Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1985

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 18 complaints 1990: 35 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 60 complaints 1993: 61 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 1995: 195 complaints 1996: 139 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1997 1998: 89 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 68 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 4 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 35 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 60 complaints 1993: 61 complaints 1993 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 195 complaints 1995 1996: 139 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1997 1998: 89 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 68 complaints 2001: 39 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 35 complaints 1990 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 60 complaints 1992 1993: 61 complaints 1993 1994: 125 complaints 1994 1995: 195 complaints 1995 1996: 139 complaints 1996 1997: 135 complaints 1997 1998: 89 complaints 1998 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 68 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005

1985: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19820
19830
19840
19851
19867
198711
19887
198918
199035
199140
199260
199361
1994125
1995195
1996139
1997135
199889
199961
200068
200139
200225
200318
20045
20054

Known problem areas

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

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 1 total report mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

FIRE
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Owner states upon starting the vehicle it caught on fire.the fire started from underneath the vehicle, but the cause has been undetermined, owner also notes that because of the way the hood latch on this vehicle is made he had a hard time in...

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-14

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    1986-04-25Steering85V160000 A part of the steering gear housing which attaches to the frame may break.

    Remedy: Replace broken or cracked steering gear or install a brace if steering gear is not broken or cracked.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1986-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-01-20 Inadequate rear brakes
  3. I
    1987-01-21Engineering analysisClosed 1988-08-16 Rear brakes
  4. I
    1989-03-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-19 Rear axle seal failure
  5. I
    1990-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-06-29 Spare tire carrier failure
  6. I
    1992-06-24Engineering analysisClosed 1993-11-19 Seat back bolt breakage
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    1994-01-20Seats93V187000 The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "Soft" Joint. This "Soft" Joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "Soft" Joint and replace the recliner bolts.

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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Buy-smart checklist

1985 GMC Safari — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V160000 · Steering
  • Recall 93V187000 · Seats
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1985 GMC Safari 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 Safari?
The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1985 GMC Safari have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.