1985 GMC P35 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1985 GMC P35. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1985 GMC P35
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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Seats
Three bolts which attach the sill that supports the base of the seat were omitted; therefore vehicles do not comply with FMVSS 210 and FMVSS 207. Consequence of defect: in the event of a crash, the floor plate could buckle along the inboard side causing the seat pedestal to be imbalanced, and increasing the likelihood of injury to the…
Remedy: Install missing bolts.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
During a combined cornering and braking maneuver, the tie rod end could contact the tire wall. Consequence of defect: this contact can cause grooving of the tire, which could eventually result in tire failure and possibly a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Replace 16" wheels and tires with 19 1/2" wheels and tires; also, replace speedometer gear to compensate for new size wheels and tires.
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Rim (wheels)
The wheel may develop cracks between the disc and rim. Consequence of defect: if this occurs and is not noticed, the crack could increase around the rim, resulting in separation of the rim from the disc, loss of control and an accident may occur.
Remedy: Replace wheels having the suspected manufacturing code number.
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
The fan blade, when subjected to high stress levels, can fatigue and break apart at the hub while the engine is running. Consequence of defect: if breakage occurs while hood is open, a person working under the hood or near the truck could be struck by a blade part and be injured.
Remedy: Replace engine fan.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1985 GMC P35. 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 GMC P35 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC P35 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 GMC P35 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 GMC P35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 GMC P35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 GMC P35 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 GMC P35 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 GMC P35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 GMC P35 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 GMC P35 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1985 GMC P35
How do I know if my 1985 GMC P35 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1985 GMC P35; 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 GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 85V128000).
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.