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1986 Chevrolet K10 recalls & complaints

6 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
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6complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Chevrolet K10 under individual trim or body names rather than "K10", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

6complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (3), Body / structure (1), Steering (1), Fuel system (1), Gasoline (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (6)

09/27/2016 · Wheels / tires
I BOUGHT THE 1986 CHEVY K10 FROM [XXX] IN PARIS, KY ON 26AUG16. THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO HAVE BRAND NEW FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX P235/75R15 ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. LAST THURSDAY WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON 75N OUTSIDE OF LEXINGTON, KY THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE HAD A MALFUNCTION. THE TREAD COMPLETELY RIPPED OFF THROWING ME IN AN ALMOST ROLL AND DAMAGING THE ENT…

09/22/2003 · Body / structure
1986 CHEVY FULL SIZE BLAZER HAS DEVELOPED RUST THROUGH OUT ENTIRE BODY. *JB

10/11/2000 · Wheels / tires
BRIDGESTONE RADIAL BAJA WIDETRACK M/S TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

10/11/2000 · Wheels / tires
BRIDGESTONE RADIAL BAJA WIDETRACK M/S TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *SLC

08/06/1996 · Steering
STEERING GEAR BOX THREADS STRIPPED. *SD

11/08/1995 · Fuel system
BOTH SADDLE TANKS LEAK IN AREA OF PROTECTORS WHICH HOLDS DEBRIS ON BOTH SIDES. TT *SLC

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