MYRModel Year Report

1986 GMC Safari

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1986 GMC Safari
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:10:58.120Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1986: 7 complaints 1986 7 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 18 complaints 1990: 35 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 60 complaints 1993: 61 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 1995: 195 complaints 1996: 139 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1997 1998: 89 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 68 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 4 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1986: 7 complaints 1986 7 1987: 11 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 35 complaints 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 60 complaints 1993: 61 complaints 1993 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 195 complaints 1995 1996: 139 complaints 1997: 135 complaints 1997 1998: 89 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 68 complaints 2001: 39 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1986 7 1987: 11 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 18 complaints 1989 1990: 35 complaints 1990 1991: 40 complaints 1991 1992: 60 complaints 1992 1993: 61 complaints 1993 1994: 125 complaints 1994 1995: 195 complaints 1995 1996: 139 complaints 1996 1997: 135 complaints 1997 1998: 89 complaints 1998 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 68 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2001 2002: 25 complaints 2002 2003: 18 complaints 2003 2004: 5 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005

1986: 7 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19820
19830
19840
19851
19867
198711
19887
198918
199035
199140
199260
199361
1994125
1995195
1996139
1997135
199889
199961
200068
200139
200225
200318
20045
20054

Known problem areas

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seats

3 of 7 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer was hit in the rear, the driver side seat reclined backwards, driver was fell to the rear of the truck. Please describe .

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-25

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.

Tires

1 of 7 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Structure

1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer stated the brake linning ruptured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-06

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Steering

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1986-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1987-01-20 Inadequate rear brakes
  2. I
    1987-01-21Engineering analysisClosed 1988-08-16 Rear brakes
  3. I
    1989-03-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-19 Rear axle seal failure
  4. I
    1990-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-06-29 Spare tire carrier failure
  5. I
    1992-06-24Engineering analysisClosed 1993-11-19 Seat back bolt breakage
  6. R
    1994-01-20Seats93V187000 The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a "Soft" Joint. This "Soft" Joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame "Soft" Joint and replace the recliner bolts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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Buy-smart checklist

1986 GMC Safari — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V187000 · Seats
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1986 GMC Safari 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 Safari?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 GMC Safari have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.