CarRecallWatchThe 1986 GMC K2500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (2 reports).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1986 GMC K2500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1986 GMC K2500.
Most common 1986 GMC K2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S RADIATOR, ENGINE, FRONT AXLE, REAR AXLE AND OTHER PROBLEMS.*MR THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM. THE ENGINE WAS A 305 INSTEAD OFF THE FAVORED 350. AS A RESULT THE ENGINE USED ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 1500 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED PROBLEM. THE FRONT AXLE HAD PROBLEMS. THE REAR AXLE IS THE OLD STYLE AND THE FLUID IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. AN ALTERNATIVE WAS SUBSTITUTED BUT WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS BELOW 32 DEGREES THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP INTO HIGH GEAR. IT ALSO WORE OUT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND AXLE BEARING. THE SUSPENSION WAS SOFT. THE SHOCKS HAVE BEEN CHANGE A FEW TIMES BUT THAT DIDN'T SEEM TO MAKE A DIFFE
COMPLAINT REGARDING 1986 GMC K-2500. *MR THE CONSUMER BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 1986 AND THOUGHT IT WAS NEW, BUT IT WASN'T. IT WAS ORIGINALLY REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA AND HAD COME WITH A 1978 CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND WAS REBUILT, AND WAS SOLD TO A COMPANY IN CANADA. THE VEHICLE WAS ULTIMATELY BROUGHT INTO THE US, THEN RESOLD AS COMMERCIAL SALES. (ALL LEGAL) THERE WERE A NUMBER OF TECHNICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE REPLACEMENT, SUCH AS THE GAS TANK WHICH HAD FAILED. *SCC *JB *CB
OWNER IS HAVING TROUBLE OBTAINING INFORMATION ON SOURCE OF ORIGIN OF THE VEHICLE,POSSIBLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CHANGE. YH
1986 GMC K2500 questions
Does the 1986 GMC K2500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1986 GMC K2500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 GMC K2500?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 GMC K2500 has been fixed?
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