1996 GMC S15
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 GMC S15. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 GMC S15. Newest first.
Some of these trucks were built with transmissions containing parts which were not machined to gm's specifications.
Risk and remedy
Risk
These transmissions could seize and lock the rear drive wheels while the truck IS being driven causing a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the transmission main shaft output torque using a special tool. If the output torque does not meet specifications, the transmission will be replaced.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
No summary.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS; when you press on the brakes vehicle veers to the right. Please describe details. tt
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.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 619742This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service.
Every GMC S15 model year
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