NHTSA Recall 86V131000: Switch (exterior lighting)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 106,111 vehicles. It affects 40 models including the Buick Electra.
| NHTSA campaign | 86V131000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | September 19, 1986 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 1986 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Safety risk
Not provided.
Remedy
Replace headlight switch as necessary.
Notes
System: headlight switch. Vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans.
Vehicles covered by recall 86V131000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Electra | 1986 |
| Buick Estate | 1986 |
| Buick Lesabre | 1986 |
| Cadillac Cimarron | 1986 |
| Chevrolet C15 | 1986 |
| Chevrolet C25 | 1986 |
| Chevrolet C35 | 1986 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1986 |
| Chevrolet Cavalier | 1986 |
| Chevrolet Celebrity | 1986 |
| Chevrolet Chevette | 1986 |
| Chevrolet G15 | 1986 |
| Chevrolet G25 | 1986 |
| Chevrolet G35 | 1986 |
| Chevrolet K15 | 1986 |
| Chevrolet K25 | 1986 |
| Chevrolet K35 | 1986 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1986 |
| Chevrolet P25 | 1986 |
| Chevrolet P35 | 1986 |
| Chevrolet S15 | 1986 |
| Chevrolet T15 | 1986 |
| GMC C15 | 1986 |
| GMC C25 | 1986 |
| GMC C35 | 1986 |
| GMC G15 | 1986 |
| GMC G25 | 1986 |
| GMC G35 | 1986 |
| GMC K15 | 1986 |
| GMC K25 | 1986 |
| GMC K35 | 1986 |
| GMC P25 | 1986 |
| GMC P35(LIGHT) | 1986 |
| GMC S15 | 1986 |
| GMC T15 | 1986 |
| Pontiac 2000 | 1986 |
| Pontiac 6000 | 1986 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1986 |
| Pontiac Parisienne | 1986 |
| Pontiac T1000 | 1986 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.