Does the 1987 GMC RTS have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. 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 1987 GMC RTS 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 1987 GMC RTS?

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

1987 GMC RTS recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1987 GMC RTS. 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.

1987 GMC RTS recalls, newest first

January 22, 1987NHTSA 87V003000250 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: Lower steering shaft, which passes through a cutout in the front bulkhead, may contact a bulkhead bracket.
Consequence: Shaft could eventually wear and separate resulting inloss of steering control and a vehicle crash could occur without warning.
Remedy: Reduce width of bracket, creating sufficient clearance to prevent contact.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1987 GMC RTS were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other GMC RTS years

Other 1987 GMC models

Questions

Does the 1987 GMC RTS have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering. 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 1987 GMC RTS 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 1987 GMC RTS?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.