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GMC G35 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints across 14 model years of the GMC G35 (1973–2000). The most-complained-about year is 1995.

14
safety recalls, all years
8
owner complaints, all years
1992
year with most recalls
1995
year with most complaints

Pick your GMC G35 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2000 GMC G3501
1996 GMC G3531
1995 GMC G3522
1994 GMC G3501
1993 GMC G3511
1992 GMC G3530
1991 GMC G3511
1990 GMC G3511
1989 GMC G3510
1987 GMC G3510
1986 GMC G3520
1985 GMC G3510
1984 GMC G3520
1973 GMC G3510

What GMC G35 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The 1995 model year has the most, with 2.

All GMC G35 recalls (14)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a GMC G35, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 96V186000 Reported 20,689 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock…

    Model years: 1996

  2. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 96V187000 Reported 8,340 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.

    Model years: 1996

  3. Bead (tires)

    NHTSA 96V117000 Reported 5,773 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    These tires have bead damage which occured during tire mounting.

    Remedy: Dealers will demount each tire and inspect for bead damage. If bead damage is found, the tire will be replaced.

    Model years: 1995, 1996

  4. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 95V026000 Reported 13,853 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced.

    Model years: 1995

  5. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 94V125000 Reported 3,492 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The lower control arm can crack at the flange on the end of the control arm near the ball joint pad.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement brace on each of the front lower control arms.

    Model years: 1992, 1993

  6. Power assist (service brakes)

    NHTSA 92V127000 Reported 246 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The brake pedal assembly has a pushrod pin that is too small and it is installed in the wrong position, causing an increased brake pedal ratio and a decreased master cylinder stroke.

    Remedy: Replace the brake assembly.

    Model years: 1992

  7. Glass, side/rear (visibility)

    NHTSA 92V077000 Reported 146 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicles were incorrectly equipped with standard rear windows instead of the necessary riveted installation seal assemblies.

    Remedy: Replace the existing rear window seals with the riveted installation seal assemblies.

    Model years: 1992

  8. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 91V217000 Reported 166,624 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.

    Remedy: Install a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm.

    Model years: 1985, 1986

  9. Seats

    NHTSA 91V040000 Reported 25,807 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Seat back of the rear bench seat may break away from the seat cushion in an accident.

    Remedy: Install reinforcement that runs from side of seat back frame assembly to seat cushion frame assembly, strengthening the seat back.

    Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991

  10. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 88V016000 Reported 463 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Fuel tank lower filler pipe may contain small holes at some spot welds used to attach a mounting bracket.

    Remedy: Replace fuel tank lower filler pipe.

    Model years: 1987

  11. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 86V131000 Reported 106,111 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without…

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

    Model years: 1986

  12. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 84V133000 Reported 11,305 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Due to a manufacturing problem with the fuel tank filler pipe, the fuel cap may improperly seal the end of the filler pipe. This fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity." in the event of a collision, an improperly sealed filler pipe could allow fuel spillage.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and replace fuel caps on all affected vehicles without charge.

    Model years: 1984

  13. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 84V095000 Reported 2,940 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Plastic plug located on top of the front air conditioner was not removed during assembly. This defect disrupts normal operation of evaporator blower housing.

    Remedy: Rear a/c system blower will be inspected for damage such as melting or burning. If no damage is detected, the resistor will be replaced and any remaining pieces will be removed. If damage is detected, the resistor and…

    Model years: 1984

  14. Wheels

    NHTSA 73V212000 Reported 7,984 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Model years: 1973

Other GMC models

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.