1987 GMC Vandura G2500
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
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 1 total report mentions: steering, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).
Show complaint excerpts
While driving vehicle started to brake, heard loud pop, felt steering wheel got real loose, steering gear box bolts sheared off, was able to guide vehicle to side of road, vehicle stopped, gear box fell on axle.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-03
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1987 GMC Vandura G2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1987 GMC Vandura G2500 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 Vandura G2500?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1987 GMC Vandura G2500 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.