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1985 Chevrolet K10 recalls & complaints

1 recall on file (0 high risk). Normal for this age of vehicle — just make sure they're done.
1recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

1 safety recall, most serious first

Moderate Campaign 85V052000 · announced 01/05/1985 (41 years ago)

1. Equipment

What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. RIM INFORMATION MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED ON CERTIFICATION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS DO NOT CONFORM WITH FMVSS 120, TIRE SELECTIONS AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.

What could happen:

The fix: INSTALL NEW CORRECTED LABELS.

What to do

  1. Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1985 K10.
  2. Book a repair at any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 85V052000.
  3. The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
  4. Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary: RIM INFORMATION MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED ON CERTIFICATION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS DO NOT CONFORM WITH FMVSS 120, TIRE SELECTIONS AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.
Consequence:
Remedy: INSTALL NEW CORRECTED LABELS.
Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOURWHEEL DRIVE PICKUPS AND CHASSIS CABS. SYSTEM: TIRE CERTIFICATION LABEL/FMVSS 120.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (2), Gasoline (2).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (2)

01/23/2001 · Fuel system
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

06/04/1996 · Fuel system
RIGHT GAS TANK LEAKS AT SEAM, COULD CAUSE FIRE. *AK

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