MYRModel Year Report

1986 Chevrolet C15

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1986 Chevrolet C15
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:58:57.359Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet C15 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1989: 12 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 35 complaints 1993 1994: 41 complaints 1995: 60 complaints 1995 1996: 26 complaints 1996
1986: 5 complaints
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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

3 of 5 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

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ONE OF THE DUAL TANKS WAS LEAKING. THIS COULD CAUSE A FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19991026

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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LEAKING FUEL TANK.

NHTSA ODI report, 19951120

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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FUEL PROBLEMS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19991026

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19860515 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 86V131000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880114 — PE (closed 19880331)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Chevrolet C15 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 86V131000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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:storage:auxillary tank, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Chevrolet C15 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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