How many recalls does the 1986 GMC C15 have?

The 1986 GMC C15 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1986 GMC C15 has an open recall?

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1986 GMC C15 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 GMC C15 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 106,143 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 87V043000 1987-04-01 32 affected

Defect

IMPROPER SIZE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED.

Consequence

TRUCKS COULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM STOPPING DISTANCEPERMITTED BY FMVSS 105, HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AVEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

REPLACE REAR AXLE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WITH PROPER SIZE ASSEMBLIES.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 86V131000 1986-09-19 106,111 affected

Defect

THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF…

Remedy

REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

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 C15 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.