1986 Chevrolet C15 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1986 Chevrolet C15 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1986 Chevrolet C15. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (100% of the total). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system5 100%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Dual gas tanks are leaking ,the other one is rusted due to mud build up. Took truck to napa, and consumer was told that those tanks are now obsolete, and that the consumer would have to get one used. Please provide any further infomation.”
NHTSA complaint #852523, filed 1999-11Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 86V131000Sep 19, 1986Exterior lighting › Headlights › SwitchCovers: Chevrolet C15 1986, Cavalier 1986, Pontiac 6000 1986 +30 more
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 severe weather or nighttime driving…
Recall details for the 1986 Chevrolet C15 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1986 Chevrolet C15.
Other model years of the Chevrolet C15
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 26 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 60 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 41 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 35 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet C15 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1986 Chevrolet C15 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1986 Chevrolet C15 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1986 Chevrolet C15 is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 1986 Chevrolet C15 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.