Does the 1986 Chevrolet C70 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1986 Chevrolet C70 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Chevrolet C70?

1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1986 Chevrolet C70 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1986 Chevrolet C70. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Chevrolet been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Chevrolet dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1986 Chevrolet C70 recalls, newest first

December 22, 1986NHTSA 86V1700009,038 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

Summary: The power steering assist cylinder mounting bracket bolts may loosen due to paint on the bolt threads and the mounting bracket mating surface. Consequence of defect: this may result in looseness and erratic steering during full turns. With continued operation power cylinder could detach from the frame rail resulting in restricted steering, severing of front brake hose and loss of front axle braking. With either condition, a vehicle crash could result.
Remedy: Remove paint from mating surfaces of bracket and frame rail; replace power steering assist cylinder mounting bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 4, 1986NHTSA 86V0150004,967 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Indicator light

Summary: The parking brake actuating lever cam may contain a quench crack which can widen, reducing the holding capability of the parking brakes. Consequence of defect: the reduced holding capability of the parking brake could allow an unattended truck to roll away uncontrolled, which may lead to an accident.
Remedy: Install a new actuation lever.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1986 Chevrolet C70 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling1

Other Chevrolet C70 years

Other 1986 Chevrolet models

Questions

Does the 1986 Chevrolet C70 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1986 Chevrolet C70 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1986 Chevrolet C70?: 1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.