Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1985 GMC C35 peaked in 1995, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1985 GMC C35
Van, gasoline, 4x2, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from Jan 30, 1995 to Jan 30, 1995.
Recall campaigns covering this model year3254k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1985 van
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1985 GMC C35 name suspension
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 1985 GMC C35
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91V-217 | Dec 13, 1991 | Left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower… | Suspension | 166,624 | Repair or modification |
| 87V-002 | Jan 20, 1987 | Trucks failed to comply with requirements of fmvss 301, fuel system integrity, during a 30 mph frontal barrier test | Fuel system | 86,152 | Repair or modification |
| 85V-156 | Nov 26, 1985 | Wheel may develop cracks between the disc and rim | Wheels | 861 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1985 GMC C35
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jan 30, 1995Failure Jan 26, 1995N Haledon, NJLower arm
PASSENGERS SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, REPAIRS REFUSED FOR D RIVERS SIDE BROKEN CONTROL ARM (91V-217). *AK
NHTSA complaint 959318
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE87043 Preliminary evaluation, Speed control
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
Opened Aug 7, 1987, closed Jan 14, 1988
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.