1985 GMC C7 RECALLS/DEFECTS & PROBLEMS

1985 GMC C7 RECALLS/DEFECTS & PROBLEMS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of 1985 GMC C7 recalls and defects found on 1985 GMC C7 automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the 1985 GMC C7 manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their structure, or performance.  Look up customer problems!

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- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Most Recent Recalls For 1985 GMC C7

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
1985-1990 GMC C7 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall
1985-1990 GMC C7	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Units affected: 215	GREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC. Report Date: 1989-11-30
Summary: THE FRONT AIR BRAKE HOSES CAN CONTACT THE INNER FENDER EXTENSIONS.
1985-1986 GMC C7 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Recall
1985-1986 GMC C7	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Units affected: 9038	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1986-12-22
Summary: 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 CONDITION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
1985 GMC C7 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Recall
1985 GMC C7	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Units affected: 1008	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1985-09-11
Summary: 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.
1983-1985 GMC C7 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall
1983-1985 GMC C7	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Units affected: 624	GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Report Date: 1985-07-02
Summary: 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 REQUIRED COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.