1985 Chevrolet C70 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1985 Chevrolet C70. Check your own VIN below.
- 1981
- 1982
- 1983
- 1984
- 1985
- 1986
3 safety recalls for the 1985 Chevrolet C70
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
The power steering assist cylinder mounting bracket bolts may loosen due to paint on the bolt threads and the mounting bracket mating surface. Consequence of defect: this may result in looseness and erratic steering during full turns. With continued operation power cylinder could detach from the frame rail resulting in restricted…
Remedy: Remove paint from mating surfaces of bracket and frame rail; replace power steering assist cylinder mounting bolts.
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Idler and attachment (steering)
Steering control arm can be overstressed with heavy steering input causing it to crack and it could eventually break completely. Consequence of defect: if the steering control arm breaks, complete loss of steering ability and truck control would occur without warning which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Install new steering arm and other steering system hardware which will prevent overstressing input conditions from occurring.
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Indicator light (parking brake)
The parking brake actuating lever cam may contain a quench crack which can widen, reducing the holding capability of the parking brakes. Consequence of defect: the reduced holding capability of the parking brake could allow an unattended truck to roll away uncontrolled, which may lead to an accident.
Remedy: Install a new actuation lever.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1985 Chevrolet C70. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Chevrolet C70 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet C70 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 Chevrolet C70 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 Chevrolet C70 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 Chevrolet C70 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Chevrolet C70 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 Chevrolet C70 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 Chevrolet C70 | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1985 Chevrolet C70
How do I know if my 1985 Chevrolet C70 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1985 Chevrolet C70; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 86V015000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.