Model year guide

1985 Chevrolet c-10

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Chevrolet c-10 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

1985 Chevrolet c-10 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1985 Chevrolet c-10 at a glance

Safety recalls2

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1985 Chevrolet c-10 recalls 2

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #07E088000 · 24/10/2007

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE…

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components NHTSA Campaign #87V043000 · 01/04/1987

IMPROPER SIZE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED.

Fix: REPLACE REAR AXLE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WITH PROPER SIZE ASSEMBLIES.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 10 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Dimensions & weight

Length
191.7–211.8 in
Width
79.5 in
Height
69.7 in
Wheelbase
117.7–131.5 in
Curb weight
3,444–3,490 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1985 Chevrolet c-10 — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

1985 Chevrolet c-10 trims & engines on record

Engines
5.0L 8-cyl · 4.3L 6-cyl

1985 Chevrolet c-10 vehicles on record

Other Chevrolet c-10 model years

1985 Chevrolet c-10 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1985 Chevrolet c-10 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1985 Chevrolet c-10. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.