Rust repair for a 1985 GMC Pickup
Rust repair for the 1985 GMC Pickup: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 21.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 1985 GMC Pickup for rust repair
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
1985 GMC Pickup: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 | Powertrain 12 | Powertrain 13 | Powertrain 14 | Powertrain 15 | Powertrain 16 | Powertrain 17 | Powertrain 18 | Powertrain 19 | Powertrain 20 | Powertrain 21 | Powertrain 22 | Powertrain 23 | Powertrain 24 | Powertrain 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 4.3 L | 6.2 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 6.2 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 5.0 L | 4.3 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$5,200 | US$5,250 | US$3,825 | US$3,825 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$5,650 | US$4,075 | US$4,117 | US$5,900 | US$4,138 | US$4,325 | US$4,567 | US$4,683 | US$4,800 | US$5,067 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$5,200 | US$5,600 | US$5,600 | US$6,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,844 | $3,968 | $4,000 | $4,186 | $4,186 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,434 | $4,464 | $4,464 | $4,496 | $4,712 | $4,992 | $5,116 | $5,208 | $5,488 | $5,612 | $5,612 | $5,642 | $6,076 | $6,076 | $6,634 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1985 GMC Pickup
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system (3) and service brakes (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87V043000 | 1987-04-01 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components | IMPROPER SIZE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED. |
| 85V052000 | 1985-05-01 | equipment:other:labels | RIM INFORMATION MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED ON CERTIFICATION LABEL INSTALLED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THESE TRUCKS DO NOT CONFORM WITH FMVSS 120, TIRE SELECTIONS AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Rust repair for the 1985 GMC Pickup
For the 1985 GMC Pickup, rust repair starts with a quote from a person, never a guess. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
What your car means for the work
If something on the car is already damaged, show us in the photos. We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; a repair visit is a good moment to ask whether each was done.
Getting a quote
Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. If the job turns out larger, we ask you before doing more. A person reads your request and replies with the next step.
A rental meanwhile
Pick the rental from our fleet; delivery is priced in the offer. Keep driving: rent from us while the work is done. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Getting the car ready
Ask any question you have before the work starts. Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day.
Why prices differ
If we find something unexpected, we ask before we change the price. Two cars of the same model can need different work, so we quote each one. Older paint or heavy wear can mean more preparation before the main work.
Looking after it afterwards
Look over the work in daylight when you collect the car. Park out of direct sun when you can to protect paint and interior.
Timing
Tell us the date you need the car back, and we say whether it is realistic. Coatings and paint need time to cure, which is part of the schedule.
Questions first?
Send a request with a few photos, and we reply with a price.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 1985 GMC Pickup
Can I rent a car while my 1985 GMC Pickup is in for rust repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book rust repair for my 1985 GMC Pickup?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.