1986 GMC K2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1986 GMC K2500, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2003. Updated daily.
Where the 1986 GMC K2500 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1986 GMC K2500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1986 vs. every other K2500 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 K2500 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1986 GMC K2500, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITYNo recall
What K2500 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S RADIATOR, ENGINE, FRONT AXLE, REAR AXLE AND OTHER PROBLEMS.*MR THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIATOR AND COOLING SYSTEM. THE ENGINE WAS A 305 INSTEAD OFF THE FAVORED 350. AS A RESULT THE ENGINE USED ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL EVERY 1500 MILES. THE TRANSMISSION…
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