1983 GMC SIERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 GMC SIERRA
The 1983 GMC SIERRA has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 GMC SIERRA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 GMC SIERRA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1983 GMC SIERRA
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 GMC SIERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DASHBOARD INDICATOR FOR BATTERY CONTINUALLY MAKING NOISE.
TRANSMISSION HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL LEAKS.
FRAME/BODY RAISED HIGHER THAT UNDERPINNINGS OF TRUCK, ABRUPT STOPS CAUSING FRAME TO SHIFT.
NOISE FROM UNDER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT LOW SPEED.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERHEATED, CAUSING FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Safety Rating for the 1983 GMC SIERRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 GMC SIERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 GMC SIERRA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 GMC SIERRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA
- 1979 GMC SIERRA — 0 complaints
- 1982 GMC SIERRA — 1 complaint
- 1983 GMC SIERRA (current)
- 1987 GMC SIERRA — 2 complaints
- 1988 GMC SIERRA — 6 complaints
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