MYRModel Year Report

1986 Chevrolet K15

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1986 Chevrolet K15
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:03:35.987Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet K15 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1992 1993: 15 complaints 1994: 29 complaints 1994 1995: 38 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1996
1986: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19810
19821
19830
19840
19850
19861
198810
19892
19906
19919
199211
199315
199429
199538
19967

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 1 total report mentions: visibility.

Show complaint excerpts

REARVIEW MIRROR MOUNT ATTACHED 2 INCHES TOO HIGH RESTRICTING MIRROR USE, SUNVISORS HIT MIRROR WHEN TILTED DOWN. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010620

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 K15 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 86V131000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Chevrolet K15 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 K15?

The most-reported component is visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Chevrolet K15 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.