How many recalls does the 1985 GMC B6p042 have?

The 1985 GMC B6p042 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1985 GMC B6p042 has an open recall?

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1985 GMC B6p042 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1985 GMC B6p042 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 12,169 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 87V121000 1987-08-03 7,870 affected

Defect

SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION.

Consequence

BRACKETS CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITYAT THAT FRONT WHEEL, AND POSSIBLY RESTRICTED STEERING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO AVEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

AS NECESSARY, INSTALL NEW REINFORCED FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE ON VEHICLES WITHOUT ONE.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 86V086000 1986-07-07 4,299 affected

Defect

SEVERE BRAKE CHATTER MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS ON EITHER SIDE TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WELD AREA WHERE THE S-CAM SHAFT TUBE ATTACHES TO THE CHAMBER SUPPORT SECTION. CONSEQUENCE OF…

Remedy

AS NECESSARY, REPLACE FRONT BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKETS AND INSTALL A FRONT BRAKE LIMITING VALVE.

Defect investigations

Investigation EA88042 Opened 1988-09-16 · closed 1989-07-28

FUEL TANK LEAKS

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE88056 Opened 1988-05-26 · closed 1988-09-16

FUEL TANK LEAK

There is no summary currently available

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 1985 GMC B6p042 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.