1987 Chevrolet S15
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Frctr of p/s pump brckt
General motors has determined that some 1987 GMC s/t model trucks mayexperience fracture of the power steering pump support brace. Thiscondition can in turn lead to possible fracture of the power steeringpump mounting bracket and/or loss of the serpentine accessory drivebelt. Loss of the drive belt would result in…
General motors has determined that some 1987 GMC s/t model trucks mayexperience fracture of the power steering pump support brace. Thiscondition can in turn lead to possible fracture of the power steeringpump mounting bracket and/or loss of the serpentine accessory drivebelt. Loss of the drive belt would result in loss of a/c, generator,power steering assist and water pump operation.analysis: there are no reports in the odi letter file regarding thisproblem.although g.m. Has 153 complaints, most ofwhich are warranty claims, only two accidents have been reported thatwere allegdly caused by the failure of the p/s system. P/s assist failureshould not negate steering control even though there IS an appreciableincrease in steering effort.======
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