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1986 GMC C15 Suburban 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 14 635
5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 15 13 684
5.7L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 11 16 13 684
6.2L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Diesel 16 22 18 566

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 86V131000

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

Campaign 87V043000

IMPROPER SIZE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE INSTALLED.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1986 GMC C15 Suburban 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1986 GMC C15 Suburban 2WD reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 GMC C15 Suburban 2WD?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 GMC C15 Suburban 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.