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1986 GMC C6Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1986 GMC C6, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 17, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 GMC C6 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1986 GMC C6 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other C6 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C6 median. How we score

'83'84'85'86'93'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What C6 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH WIRE HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A SHORTAGE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. *AK
Complaint 835934 · Mar 17, 1999

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