1986 GMC B6P042 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1986 GMC B6P042. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1986 GMC B6P042
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
A crack may develop adjacent to the fuel tank seam weld attaching the tank end cap.
Remedy: Install limiter cushions on the tank support brackets or replace tank, if necessary.
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Chamber (service brakes)
Severe brake chatter may cause the brake chamber mounting brackets on either side to develop cracks in the weld area where the s cam shaft tube attaches to the chamber support section.
Remedy: As necessary, install new reinforced front brake chamber mounting brackets and install a front brake limiting valve on vehicles without one.
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Fluid (service brakes)
Severe brake chatter may cause the brake chamber mounting brackets on either side to develop cracks in the weld area where the s-cam shaft tube attaches to the chamber support section. Consequence of defect: brackets can break, resulting in loss of braking ability at the front wheel, and possibly restrict steering, which could lead to a…
Remedy: As necessary, replace front brake chamber mounting brackets and install a front brake limiting valve.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1986 GMC B6P042. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare GMC B6P042 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC B6P042 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 GMC B6P042 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 GMC B6P042 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 GMC B6P042 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 GMC B6P042 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 GMC B6P042 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 GMC B6P042 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 GMC B6P042 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 GMC B6P042 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 GMC B6P042 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1986 GMC B6P042
How do I know if my 1986 GMC B6P042 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1986 GMC B6P042; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 86V086000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.