1986 GMC G SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1986 GMC G Series, most often about the wheels. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 12, 1995. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 GMC G Series 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
Wheels11

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

0 recalls

1986 GMC G Series recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other G Series 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 G Series median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What G Series owners report

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

RIGHT REAR TIRE LUG NUTS SHEARED OFF, CAUSING TIRES TO COME OFF/LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT) *SKD
Complaint 486525 · Apr 12, 1995

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