MYRModel Year Report

1986 Chevrolet C10

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1986 Chevrolet C10
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:03:20.368Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C10 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 4 complaints 1982: 4 complaints 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 7 complaints 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 3 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 40 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1997: 7 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2001: 0 complaints 2001
1986: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19814
19824
19833
19843
19857
19867
19871
19887
19895
19903
19913
19929
19939
199420
199540
199616
19977
19981
19993
20001
20010

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 of 7 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

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THE GAS TANK COLLECTS WATER AND HOLDS IT AND THE GAS TANK RUSTS OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960125

SEAT BELTS

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLE WON'T RELEASE, ALSO PASSENGER BUCKLE POPS OPEN. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

FIRE
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MY 1986 CHEVY 1/2 TON PU TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE WHILE TRAVELLING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 65 MPH WITH ME AND MY 71 YEAR OLD FATHER IN IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990711

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19870403 — service brakes, hydraulic

IMPROPER SIZE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED.

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

Campaign 87V043000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880114 — PE (closed 19880331)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS

I 19921208 — EA (closed 19950309)

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

R 20071108 — equipment

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. TH

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Chevrolet C10 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V043000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Chevrolet C10 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Chevrolet C10?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Chevrolet C10 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.