NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1985 GMC C7 and 0 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
Problem: The front air brake hoses can contact the inner fender extensions.
Risk: This interference can chafe the brake hoses to the pointof rupture, resulting in loss of front brakes with potential for an accident.
Fix: Cut out a portion of inner fender extensions to prevent interference. Also, replace any damaged front brake hoses.
215 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: The power steering assist cylinder mounting bracket bolts may loosen due to paint on the bolt threads and the mounting bracket mating surface. Consequence of defect: this may result in looseness and erratic steering during full turns. With continued operation power cylinder could detach from the frame rail resulting in restricted steering, severing of front brake hose and loss of front axle braking. With either…
Fix: Remove paint from mating surfaces of bracket and frame rail; replace power steering assist cylinder mounting bolts.
9,038 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: The fuel return hose between the switching valve and the fuel tank sending units may be incorrectly connected. Consequence of defect: fuel supplied by one tank is returned to the other tank which could overfill and leak. Fuel could ignite and cause a fire.
Fix: Reposition fuel return hoses and replace fuel vapor canister.
1,008 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: The front air brake hose may contact the inner fender on the left and/or right sides of some trucks. In some instances, the brake hose may rub through, resulting in a loss of air pressure upon brake application. Consequence of defect: brake hose may rub through causing air pressure loss when brakes are applied and reduced braking ability. A reduction of braking ability at a time when minimum stopping distance is…
Fix: Install new brake chamber support brackets, brake line elbows, and air brake hoses, as necessary.
624 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 1985 GMC C7, the most recent one (89V208000) for service brakes, air. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.