MYRModel Year Report

1986 GMC GMC Truck

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1986 GMC GMC Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:47.828Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 1 complaint 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2003: 18 complaints 2003
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003
1983: 1 complaint 1983 1986: 2 complaints 1986 2 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1996: 7 complaints 1996 1997: 8 complaints 1997 1998: 10 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003

1986: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19831
19862
19872
19891
19901
19912
19949
19967
19978
199810
199913
200013
20012
20029
200318

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving, firestone steeltex radial a/t tire 9.5 R16 5LT DOT vnxl experienced tread separation.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-11

Structure

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Show complaint excerpts

Frame cracking by gear box cause truck to shack and gear box can come off from fame, 4 wheel drives are worse then 2 wheel. Mine was 2 wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-07

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1986 GMC GMC Truck — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1986 GMC GMC Truck 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 GMC Truck?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 GMC GMC Truck 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.