How many recalls does the 1981 GMC A-Body have?

The 1981 GMC A-Body has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1981 GMC A-Body has an open recall?

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1981 GMC A-Body Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1981 GMC A-Body. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE99006 Opened 1999-01-26 · closed 1999-07-26

ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE

ALLEGE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUCTION

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1981 GMC A-Body as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.