1986 Chevrolet G10
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1986
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1986: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 4 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 1 total report mentions: steering, most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion).
Show complaint excerpts
The bolts mounting the steering box to the frame came off, rendering the steering useless. Owner contacted manufacturer. Manufacturer is not aware of previous existing problems.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-21
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
1986 Chevrolet G10 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1986 Chevrolet G10 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 G10?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1986 Chevrolet G10 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.