1991 GMC S15
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1991 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.
Nuts used to attach lower control arms, rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorbers do not meet specifications and could "strip".
Risk and remedy
Risk
Stripping of the nuts in the rear suspension could reduceclamp load on lower control arm, which could allow the arm to detach, resultingin loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace lower control arm attachment nuts as well as rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorber nuts.
Use of improper primer on metal surfaces of windshield and side window openings could cause low adhesion to the metal surface and would not provide retention required by fmvss 212.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Windshield and side window glass would not prevent theejection of vehicle occupants during a vehicle crash, which causes seriousinjuries and fatalities.
Remedy
Remove and reinstall glass using proper primer.
Owner complaints
8 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1) oxygen sensor failed at 37K miles & wouldn't pass state emission inspection, whole system rewired. oxygen sensor failed again at 73K miles, new sensor installed. oxygen sensor failing at 117K miles. have not had it replaced yet. (2) ABS system failed shortly after purchase and fixed (under…
1) oxygen sensor failed at 37K miles & wouldn't pass state emission inspection, whole system rewired. oxygen sensor failed again at 73K miles, new sensor installed. oxygen sensor failing at 117K miles. have not had it replaced yet. (2) ABS system failed shortly after purchase and fixed (under warranty-no details from dealer). ABS failed again at 37K miles. control module replaced. ABS failed again at 117K miles, simultaneous failure of several wheel sensors. ABS system issue at 140K miles - sensors and backing plates (?).
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS failed; electronic dash panel burned up; and the rear axle shaft bearing failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-lock braking system has become inoperative, no longer functions , ABS lights came on and remained on, dealer will change electro hydraulic control unit. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Failure on the ABS brakes, the lights stay on the dash. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The back seat belt buckles don't hold. please describe. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Rear passenger center seat belt buckle, male won't go into female portion. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving experience intermittent failure of anti-lock brake control module, rendering ABS inoperative, without warning. tt electronics inside ABS control module failed and the unit was not servicable. *yh
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.
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