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1985 GMC Safari 2WD (passenger)
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | 423 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 | 555 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | 523 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 22 | 20 | 444 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 | 555 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 | 555 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
A PART OF THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING WHICH ATTACHES TO THE FRAME MAY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: STEERING DIFFICULTIES WILL OCCUR AND THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICL
THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENESS, CAUSING BOLT FATIGUE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS A
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
2 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1985 GMC Safari 2WD (passenger)?
EPA figures for the 1985 GMC Safari 2WD (passenger) reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1985 GMC Safari 2WD (passenger)?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 GMC Safari 2WD (passenger). Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1985 GMC Safari 2WD (passenger)?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 GMC Safari 2WD (passenger), most often about: Latches/locks/linkages, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.