MYRModel Year Report

1986 GMC S15

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1986 GMC S15
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:22:07.523Z

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 S15 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1990: 3 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1993 1994: 6 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaints 1999 2001: 1 complaints 2001
1986: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19820
19830
19840
19851
19863
19873
19882
19898
19903
19918
19923
19934
19946
19953
19963
19972
19982
19991
20011

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STEERING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering.

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TILT STEERING AND COLUMN LOOSE. YOU CAN WOBBLE THE STEERING WHEEL ONE INCH. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000120

SEAT BELTS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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DRIVERS SIDE LAP/SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE FAILED, WILL NOT LATCH THE SPRING BROKEN. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950523

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950615

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19860515 — exterior lighting

THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT.

Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

Campaign 86V131000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19861031 — equipment

TIRE AND WHEEL INFORMATION ON CERTIFICATION LABEL MAY BE INCORRECT.

Remedy: INSTALL CERTIFIED LABEL WITH CORRECT INFORMATION.

Campaign 86V140000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880419 — PE (closed 19881107)

REAR AXLE FAILURE

I 19881107 — EA (closed 19900824)

REAR AXLE SHAFT

I 19900205 — PE (closed 19900629)

SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE N

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 GMC S15 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 86V131000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 86V140000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 GMC S15 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 S15?

The most-reported component is steering:column, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 GMC S15 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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