How many recalls does the 1985 GMC General have?

The 1985 GMC General has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1985 GMC General 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.

1985 GMC General Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1985 GMC General has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,779 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STEERING 86V157000 1986-11-25 4,779 affected

Defect

A CLAMP PINCH BOLT SECURING THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT TO THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT MAY LOOSEN. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SHAFTS COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD…

Remedy

REPLACE THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT.

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 1985 GMC General as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.