How many recalls does the 1986 GMC Pick Up have?

The 1986 GMC Pick Up has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1986 GMC Pick Up 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 Pick Up?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1986 GMC Pick Up Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 GMC Pick Up. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“The engine stalled causing the vehicle to slow down to a stop, while attempting to steer the vehicle across lanes to reach the shoulder the vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle (attorney for client). Nlm”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1995-11-10

“Fuel tank mounted outside frame. *aw”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 1995-02-09

“Pedal goes to floor and brakes do not grasp. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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