1989 GMC S15
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 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 1989 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.
The engine cooling fan blades break as a result of fatigue and/or vehicle induced stress.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the blade breakage occurs while the hood IS open, aperson working under the hood or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struckand injured by the blade segment.
Remedy
Install a newly designed fan assembly.
Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Consumer had vehicle serviced several times for the front left blinker. For some reason the outside blinker stopped working even though the inside signal on dashboard still worked. *ak *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
I bought a 1989 jimmy S15 last year. Drom the repair bills that came with the truck the previous owner had this truck in the shop countless times for surging. Whenever I am stopped at a light etc- the truck surges forward. I am afraid of an accident, especailly with my my grandchildren in the truck.*ak
- Seats
The consumer (who IS now deceased harold bridges) was driving when all of a sudden he was rear ended by another motorist who was driving recklessly, the consumers seat adjuster railing failed, which attributed to severe injuries in which the consumer was killed, however the mother, rosa leyva IS…
The consumer (who IS now deceased harold bridges) was driving when all of a sudden he was rear ended by another motorist who was driving recklessly, the consumers seat adjuster railing failed, which attributed to severe injuries in which the consumer was killed, however the mother, rosa leyva IS writing in on behalf of her son edwardo leyva who was charged with manslaughter in the incident believes if GMC would have taken responsibilty for the defective seat railing of consumers vehicle, her son would not have been charged with manslaughter.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Thermostat failed causing vehicle to overheat. Mjs
- Suspension › Rear
Rear suspension replaced. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Electronic control module failed. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Seat belt released during an accident,driver was thrown approximately 50 feet from vehicle, resulting in a fatality. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle caught fire while driving, under the hood fire, ea94-029 active will provide information. tt
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
Every GMC S15 model year
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