- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.
Vehicle safety record
1986 GMC K35 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1986 GMC K35 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 1986 for the switch.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical K35 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1986 GMC K35 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1986 GMC K35 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC K35: every year compared
All K35 years1986 GMC K35 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 GMC K35 | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1986 GMC 7000 | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1986 GMC C/K Pickup | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1986 GMC K35
Does the 1986 GMC K35 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1986 GMC K35: switch (September 1986). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1986 GMC K35 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1986 GMC K35 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical GMC K35 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1986 GMC K35 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data