1990 GMC K15
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 GMC K15. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1990 GMC K15. Newest first.
Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. This could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. However, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause loss of braking activity that couldresult in a truck crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Retorque brake pedal pivot bolts to specifications to prevent loosening.
On c and k models, feed and or return fuel lines can contact the automatic transmission shift linkage cordon shaft. In addition, on k models lines may also contact front propshaft. in either case the fuel lines could be damaged resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A hole could be rubbed through these fuel lines, allowing fuel leakage near exhaust crossover pipe; this could result in an engine compartment fire that could spread to the passenger compartment.
Remedy
Install newly designed fuel line routing bracket to prevent contact and, if necessary, replace fuel lines.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and cast outer secetion, can cause the sections to separate. Vehicle not included in recall 93v11900. Please give any further details. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
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