How many recalls does the 1986 GMC T8h have?

The 1986 GMC T8h has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1986 GMC T8h has an open recall?

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1986 GMC T8h Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 GMC T8h has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 166 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 87V112000 1987-07-20 166 affected

Defect

THE BRAKE INTERLOCK SHUTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY COULD UNDER A HEAVY SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION FRACTURE OR FRAGMENT THE INTERNAL SHUTTLE PISTON.

Consequence

THE FRACTURE OR FRAGMENTION OF THE INTERLOCK SHUTTLEVALVE PISTON COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF REAR BRAKING. AREDUCTION IN BRAKING ABILITY COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIORWARNING.

Remedy

NEW IMPROVED BRAKE INTERLOCK SHUTTLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSTALLED.

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 T8h as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.