1986 GMC Yukon
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1986: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 59 |
| 1995 | 90 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 133 |
| 1998 | 80 |
| 1999 | 204 |
| 2000 | 166 |
| 2001 | 197 |
| 2002 | 158 |
| 2003 | 204 |
| 2004 | 158 |
| 2005 | 85 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 187 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 105 |
| 2011 | 158 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 529 |
| 2016 | 269 |
| 2017 | 196 |
| 2018 | 70 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 340 |
| 2022 | 184 |
| 2023 | 243 |
| 2024 | 105 |
| 2025 | 55 |
| 2026 | 43 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
Engine fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-17
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 Yukon — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
See all years ranked →FAQ
- Is the 1986 GMC Yukon 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 Yukon?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1986 GMC Yukon 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.