How many recalls does the 1986 GMC C/k Pickup have?

The 1986 GMC C/k Pickup has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1986 GMC C/k Pickup has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1986 GMC C/k Pickup?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

1986 GMC C/k Pickup Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 GMC C/k Pickup. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

TIRES

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“1986 gmc sierra tire blew out causing the vehicle to run off the roadway and overturn. *kb (ohio traffic crash report)*jb”

TIRES · reported 2007-10-09

Defect investigations

Investigation DP02003 Opened 2002-04-03 · closed 2002-06-13

FUEL TANK SYSTEM

MR. JERE L. BEASLEY, AN ATTORNEY WILL BEASLEY, ALLEN, CROW, METHVIN, PORTIS & MILES, P.C. IN MONTGOMERY, AL, PETITIONED NHTSA ON FEBRUARY 27, 2002, TO VACATE ITS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GENRAL MOTORS CORPORATION FOR EA92-041 AND TO ORDER AN IMMEDIATE RECALL OF THE 1973-1987 C/K PICKUP TRUCKS THAT HAVE THE FUEL TANK…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 GMC C/k Pickup as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.