Does the 1986 GMC C7 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, steering. 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 GMC C7 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC 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 GMC C7?

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

1986 GMC C7 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 GMC C7. 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 GMC 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 GMC dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1986 GMC C7 recalls, newest first

November 30, 1989NHTSA 89V208000215 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: The front air brake hoses can contact the inner fender extensions.
Consequence: This interference can chafe the brake hoses to the pointof rupture, resulting in loss of front brakes with potential for an accident.
Remedy: Cut out a portion of inner fender extensions to prevent interference. Also, replace any damaged front brake hoses.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1986 GMC C7 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other GMC C7 years

Other 1986 GMC models

Questions

Does the 1986 GMC C7 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, steering. 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 GMC C7 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC 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 GMC C7?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.