How many recalls does the 1987 GMC G Series have?

The 1987 GMC G Series has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1987 GMC G Series has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1987 GMC G Series?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

1987 GMC G Series Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1987 GMC G Series. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“87 and 88 gmc 1 ton two gas tanks, tank straps rotted off. Ref. Odi no. 10115748. *bf”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2004-10-01

Defect investigations

Investigation PE89132 Opened 1989-06-21 · closed 1989-10-16

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE

SUMMARY:EIGHT CONSUMERS AND ONE FLEET MANAGER REPORT PREMATURE LOWERBALL JOINT WEAR.ALLEGEDLY TWO ACCIDENTS HAVE RESULTED.SUBJECTVEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH MAINTENANCE FREE BALL JOINTS.===

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 GMC G Series as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.