1986 GMC C/K Pickup
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
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1986: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 |
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.
Show complaint excerpts
1986 GMC sierra tire blew out causing the vehicle to run off the roadway and overturn. *kb (Ohio traffic crash report)
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-11-15
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2002-04-03Defect petitionClosed 2002-06-13 Fuel tank system
Buy-smart checklist
1986 GMC C/K Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 1 report 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.