How many recalls does the 1986 GMC Brigadier have?

The 1986 GMC Brigadier has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1986 GMC Brigadier has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1986 GMC Brigadier Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 GMC Brigadier has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 241 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 86V130000 1986-09-19 241 affected

Defect

THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF…

Remedy

REPLACE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE RETURN SPRING(S).

Defect investigations

Investigation PE90012 Opened 1989-10-24 · closed 1990-03-14

STEERING LOSS

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 GMC Brigadier as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.