1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. Newest first.
The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under…
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
The vehicle was equipped with two highly dangerous explosive side saddle fuel tanks that have taken the life of many. gm offered 1000k dollars towards the purchase of a new gm vehicle or $100 dollars, and since the consumers vehicle was in good condition, he decided to take the $100 dollars which he hasn't received from gm. *mr scc
- Tires
The firestone steeltex radial R4S lt235/85r16 m/s on the rear of the vehicle bounces and appears to be out of round, one front tire IS not flat across but rounded (bubble), the tires have approximately 15-20,000 miles on them and have tread left. *mjs
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank mounted outside of frame. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Gas tank guard
Mr. Chevedden petition the agency requesting a defect investigation that would resultin the retrofitting of a low cost gas tank guard on all 1973-87 Chevrolet and GMC CK pickup trucks to prevent fires in a side impact
- Fuel tank position
Fuel tank position
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