1986 GMC G35
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1986 GMC G35, covering suspension and exterior lighting, and 0 consumer complaints received since 1995.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: The left hand lower control arm can crack starting at the rear flange and progressing to the ball joint mounting hole and eventually cause the lower ball joint to separate from the control arm.
Consequence: If the ball joint separates from the control arm, a lossof vehicle control could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Install a resinforced brace to the left hand lower control arm.
Filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP..
Defect, as filed: 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.
Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.
Filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP..
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE87043 | Preliminary evaluation | EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT | vehicle speed control:linkages | 7 Aug 1987 | 14 Jan 1988 | — |
Other GMC G35 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 7,984 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | 14,245 |
| 1985 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 166,624 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 | 272,735 |
| 1987 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 463 |
| 1989 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 25,807 |
| 1990 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 25,807 |
| 1991 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 25,807 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | 3,884 |
| 1993 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 3,492 |
| 1994 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1995 | 2 | 2 | 19,626 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 | 34,802 |
| 2000 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All GMC G35 model years · GMC: 129 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1986 GMC G35 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 91V217000, was reported to NHTSA on 13 Dec 1991 and concerns suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. Across all model years the GMC G35 line has 14 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1986 GMC G35?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 1986 GMC G35 complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.