How many recalls does the 1987 GMC Sierra have?

The 1987 GMC Sierra has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1987 GMC Sierra 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 Sierra?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

1987 GMC Sierra Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1987 GMC Sierra. 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 exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

STEERING

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“The steering column is loose! This is a problem that is talked about on the internet. The high beam switch has failed. The switch is located in the steering column and its failure may be related to the looseness. Gmc should repair these safety problems on my vehicle without charge.”

STEERING · reported 2016-01-15

“The steering column is loose! This is a problem that is talked about on the internet. The high beam switch has failed. The switch is located in the steering column and its failure may be related to the looseness. Gmc should repair these safety problems on my vehicle without charge.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2016-01-15

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