How many recalls does the 1981 GMC Pick Up have?

The 1981 GMC Pick Up has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1981 GMC Pick Up has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1981 GMC Pick Up?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

1981 GMC Pick Up Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1981 GMC Pick Up. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Firestone firehawk atx tuolps tires on an chevrolet pickup 31105r15 had tread separation problem. Firestone replaced all four of these tires.*ak there was minor damage to the vehicle due to the tread separation. *slc”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-07-21

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