1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (2 reports).

1Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Chevrolet Truck?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls

Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

Recall 86V056Apr 28, 198693,317 vehicles affected

Most common 1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Electrical System1
Tires1

What owners report

2003-06-04, Fuel System, Gasoline
THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH TWO HIGHLY DANGEROUS EXPLOSIVE SIDE SADDLE FUEL TANKS THAT HAVE TAKEN THE LIFE OF MANY. GM OFFERED 1000K DOLLARS TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A NEW GM VEHICLE OR $100 DOLLARS, AND SINCE THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION, HE DECIDED TO TAKE THE $100 DOLLARS WHICH HE HASN'T RECEIVED FROM GM. *MR SCC
2000-12-19, Tires
THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S LT235/85R16 M/S ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BOUNCES AND APPEARS TO BE OUT OF ROUND, ONE FRONT TIRE IS NOT FLAT ACROSS BUT ROUNDED (BUBBLE), THE TIRES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 15-20,000 MILES ON THEM AND HAVE TREAD LEFT. *MJS
2000-05-19, Electrical System
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
1996-03-10, Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL TANK MOUNTED OUTSIDE OF FRAME. *AK

1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck questions

Does the 1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck: Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Electrical System (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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