1986 Chevrolet C15 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 100%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1986 Chevrolet C15, 100% of the 5 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 1999-11“Leaking fuel tank. Tt the plastic rock guard does not cover the entire front end of the tank making it possible for sand, rock, dirt and other debris to get between the plastic guard and the tank causing the tank to rust completely and leak the fuel. It could be a major fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #975143, filed 1995-11“Dual gas tanks are leaking. The other one is rusted from mud build up. Consumer took car to napa, and they said that the tank was obsolete and would have to puchase one used. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #852524, filed 1999-11Fuel system: other model years
← All problems reported for the 1986 Chevrolet C15
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.
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