1983 GMC Sierra Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1983 GMC Sierra. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. 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.
“Engine compartment overheated, causing fire. (ohio state police report)”
“Transmission has experienced several leaks.”
“Dashboard indicator for battery continually making noise.”
“Frame/body raised higher that underpinnings of truck, abrupt stops causing frame to shift.”
“Noise from under vehicle traveling at low speed.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1983 GMC Sierra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.