1985 GMC C/k Pickup Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1985 GMC C/k Pickup. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The contact owns a 1985 gmc 1500 pickup. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking fuel due to the hanger straps being rusted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuel tank and hanger…”
“The contact owned a 1985 gmc 1500 pickup. The contact stated there was an abnormal odor of fuel detected. The contact stated that her husband noticed fuel leaking from a hole and rust on the tank. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not…”
Defect investigations
FUEL TANK SYSTEM
MR. JERE L. BEASLEY, AN ATTORNEY WILL BEASLEY, ALLEN, CROW, METHVIN, PORTIS & MILES, P.C. IN MONTGOMERY, AL, PETITIONED NHTSA ON FEBRUARY 27, 2002, TO VACATE ITS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GENRAL MOTORS CORPORATION FOR EA92-041 AND TO ORDER AN IMMEDIATE RECALL OF THE 1973-1987 C/K PICKUP TRUCKS THAT HAVE THE FUEL TANK…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 GMC C/k Pickup as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.