Trade in: 1985 GMC Pickup
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 21.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 21.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1985 GMC Pickup for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1985 GMC Pickup specs
| Spec | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 6.2L 8-cylinder | 6.2L 8-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 2.8L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 6.2L 8-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 6.2L 8-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 3-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed manual | 3-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Diesel | Diesel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Diesel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Diesel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km | 14.4 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.2 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 17.2 L/100 km | 17.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 19.2 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 20.5 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km | 26.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.6 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km | 13.6 L/100 km | 15.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.2 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km | 14.4 L/100 km | 14.4 L/100 km | 14.5 L/100 km | 15.2 L/100 km | 16.1 L/100 km | 16.5 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 17.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.2 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 342.8 g/km | 346 g/km | 316 g/km | 316 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km | 372 g/km | 335 g/km | 338.3 g/km | 388.7 g/km | 340.8 g/km | 356.5 g/km | 376.7 g/km | 387 g/km | 394 g/km | 416 g/km | 425 g/km | 425 g/km | 427 g/km | 460 g/km | 460 g/km | 502 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $18.29 | $19.22 | $19.84 | $20.00 | $20.93 | $20.93 | $21.39 | $21.39 | $21.39 | $22.17 | $22.32 | $22.32 | $22.48 | $23.56 | $24.96 | $25.58 | $26.04 | $27.44 | $28.06 | $28.06 | $28.21 | $30.38 | $30.38 | $33.17 |
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.
Thinking of buying the 1985 GMC Pickup?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1985 GMC Pickup for sale by us right now. Here is what to know about the 1985 GMC Pickup before buying one.
What to check on the Pickup
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
What the figures tell you
Its 2.5L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
A combined rating of 11.2 L/100 km works out to about 34 litres per 300 km. Every 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Pickup
A pickup is long and tall, so plan for parking and low garages.
A good match for
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Drive it on your own roads
Try the Pickup on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Pickup answers the big questions. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $173.60 at our price setting.
Year and trim
Within the 1985 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Ready to ask?
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1985 GMC Pickup from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 GMC Pickup for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 GMC Pickup
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 GMC Pickup?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1985 GMC Pickup before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1985 GMC Pickup have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1985 GMC Pickup cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3472.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.