1987 GMC S15
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 GMC S15. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 GMC S15. Newest first.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Inner tie rod to relay rod nuts on steering linkage may be iimproperly torqued and not crimped.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of one or both nuts could lead to inner tie roddisengagement, which could result in loss of steering control and a truckcrash.
Remedy
Replace steering linkage assembly.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
No summary
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
A few months ago I noticed a noise from the engine compartment at low idle,i checked it out and found the support bracket for the power steering pump was loose.the 2 bolts that secure it to the engine had both sheared off,this caused considerable vibration to occure from the power steering pump.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket failure on several occassions.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Spare tire carrier failure
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle shaft
There is no summary currently available
- Rear axle failure
There is no summary currently available
- 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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