MYRModel Year Report

1986 GMC K2500

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1986 GMC K2500
RENDERED 2026-09-16T13:57:35.948Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints 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 K2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 3 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1992: 1 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1996: 14 complaints 1996
1986: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19863
19870
19881
19893
19902
19914
19921
19932
19947
199510
199614

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

2 of 3 total reports mention: suspension.

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PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S RADIATOR, ENGINE, FRONT AXLE, REAR AXLE AND OTHER PROBLEMS.*MR THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM. THE ENGINE WAS A 305 INSTEAD OFF THE FAVORED 350.

NHTSA ODI report, 20031121

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

ENGINE RELATED PROBLEMS. YH

NHTSA ODI report, 20000218

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and EQUIPMENT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 3 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

STRUCTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

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COMPLAINT REGARDING 1986 GMC K-2500. *MR THE CONSUMER BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 1986 AND THOUGHT IT WAS NEW, BUT IT WASN'T. IT WAS ORIGINALLY REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA AND HAD COME WITH A 1978 CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030825

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19921208 — EA (closed 19950309)

FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY

R 20071108 — equipment

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. TH

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 GMC K2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 GMC K2500 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 K2500?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 GMC K2500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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