How many recalls does the 1973 GMC J8500 have?

The 1973 GMC J8500 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1973 GMC J8500 has an open recall?

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1973 GMC J8500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1973 GMC J8500 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,877 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 74V231000 1974-11-25 4,877 affected

Defect

CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-20.GMC CAMPAIGN NO 75-C-03.HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE THICKNESS OF THE HOUSING MATERIAL WHERE THE HOUSING ISFRICTION WELDED TO THE SPINDLE IS INSUFFICIENT AND MAY FAIL.SUCH FAILUREWOULD CONSIST OF A CRACKED HOUSING ALLOWING THE SPINDLE, WITH ITS ATTACHINGCOMPONENTS TO BECOME…

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 1973 GMC J8500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.