Does the 1985 GMC P35 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, steering, wheels, engine and engine cooling. 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 P35 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 P35?

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

1985 GMC P35 recalls

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

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

For the 1985 GMC P35. 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 P35 recalls, newest first

August 25, 1986NHTSA 86V11700046 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: 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 seat occupant.
Remedy: Install missing bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 18, 1986NHTSA 86V114000619 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

October 15, 1985NHTSA 85V128000383 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1985 GMC P35 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other GMC P35 years

Other 1985 GMC models

Questions

Does the 1985 GMC P35 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, steering, wheels, engine and engine cooling. 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 P35 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 P35?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.