Vehicle recall 85V019000 · February 20, 1985

Chevrolet K30 and GMC K35

Certain trucks do not comply with FMVSS 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." the trucks were assembled without the roof marker lamps.

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

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.
Notes: Vehicle description: light duty fourwheel drive trucks.system: roof marker lamps/FMVSS 108.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 85V019000
Reported to NHTSA: February 20, 1985
Filed by: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Owner notification: March 4, 1985
Vehicles potentially affected: 20
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting

Recall 85V019000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Chevrolet K30 (1985): 1985
GMC K35 (1985): 1985

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