MYRModel Year Report

1986 Chevrolet C15

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1986 Chevrolet C15
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:40.031Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 5 complaints 1986 5 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 12 complaints 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1994: 41 complaints 1994 1995: 60 complaints 1996: 26 complaints 1996
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1986 5 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1993 1994: 41 complaints 1994 1995: 60 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1986 5 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 35 complaints 1993 1994: 41 complaints 1994 1995: 60 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996

1986: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19830
19841
19852
19865
19872
19889
198912
19908
199110
199214
199335
199441
199560
199626

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

5 of 5 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing auxillary tank and tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Fuel problems.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-26

One of the dual tanks was leaking. This could cause a fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-26

Leaking fuel tank.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-20

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1986-05-15Exterior lighting86V131000 The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1988-01-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-03-31 Exhaust manifold leaks

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Chevrolet C15 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 86V131000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Chevrolet C15 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 C15?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Chevrolet C15 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.