MYRModel Year Report

1986 GMC Pick UP

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1986 GMC Pick UP
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:23:14.312Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Pick UP Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 11 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 18 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1996
1986: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19853
19863
19874
19884
19894
19903
19916
19925
199311
199416
199518
199611

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND BRAKES DO NOT GRASP. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970410

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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FUEL TANK MOUNTED OUTSIDE FRAME. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19950921

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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THE ENGINE STALLED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN TO A STOP, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STEER THE VEHICLE ACROSS LANES TO REACH THE SHOULDER THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT). NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20001003

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 GMC Pick UP — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 GMC Pick UP 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 Pick UP?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 GMC Pick UP have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.