MYRModel Year Report

1986 Chevrolet K10

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1986 Chevrolet K10
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:07:12.983Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet K10 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 4 complaints 1992 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 8 complaints 1995: 18 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000
1986: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19830
19840
19852
19865
19872
19880
19891
19902
19912
19924
19934
19948
199518
19968
19974
19984
19994
20000

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

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BRIDGESTONE RADIAL BAJA WIDETRACK M/S TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20001024

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

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I BOUGHT THE 1986 CHEVY K10 FROM [XXX] IN PARIS, KY ON 26AUG16. THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO HAVE BRAND NEW FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX P235/75R15 ON ALL FOUR WHEELS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160927

STRUCTURE

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.

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1986 CHEVY FULL SIZE BLAZER HAS DEVELOPED RUST THROUGH OUT ENTIRE BODY. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030922

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

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STEERING GEAR BOX THREADS STRIPPED. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960909

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

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BOTH SADDLE TANKS LEAK IN AREA OF PROTECTORS WHICH HOLDS DEBRIS ON BOTH SIDES. TT *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 19951108

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19880114 — PE (closed 19880331)

EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKS

I 19921208 — EA (closed 19950309)

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Chevrolet K10 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Chevrolet K10 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 K10?

The most-reported component is tires:tread/belt, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Chevrolet K10 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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