1986 GMC C/K Pickup

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1986 GMC C/K Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:33:13.763Z

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, GMC C/K Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1986: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19852
19861
19870
199725
199811
19998
20006
20014
20025

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

TIRES

1 of 1 total report mentions: tires.

CRASH
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1986 GMC SIERRA TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RUN OFF THE ROADWAY AND OVERTURN. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20071115

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20020403 — DP (closed 20020613)

FUEL TANK SYSTEM

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 GMC C/K Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1986 GMC C/K Pickup 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 GMC C/K Pickup?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 GMC C/K Pickup have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.