Does the 1985 GMC K35 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, equipment, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1985 GMC K35 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 GMC K35?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1985 GMC K35 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 GMC K35. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your GMC been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A GMC dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1985 GMC K35 recalls, newest first

November 26, 1985NHTSA 85V156000861 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Rim

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 1, 1985NHTSA 85V0520003,152 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: Rim information may have been omitted on certification label installed on the left front door. Consequence of defect: these trucks do not conform with FMVSS 120, tire selections and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars.
Remedy: Install new corrected labels.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 20, 1985NHTSA 85V01900020 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary: Certain trucks do not comply with FMVSS 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the trucks were assembled without the roof marker lamps. Consequence of defect: safe operation of the trucks during darkness or reduced visibility would be impaired.
Remedy: Install roof marker lamps.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1985 GMC K35 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other GMC K35 years

Other 1985 GMC models

Questions

Does the 1985 GMC K35 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, equipment, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1985 GMC K35 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 GMC K35?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.