1992 GMC C15
2 recalls, 7 complaints
99V130000 May 20, 1999
SEATS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-BACK BUCKET SEATS. THE SEAT RECLINER TO FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND FRACTURE ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION.
94V044001 Apr 5, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLES ALTERED BY PAS, INC. HAVE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS THAT CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION, WHICH CRACK THE E-GLASS WRAPPING. THIS STRESS CORROSION CRACKING CAN LEAD TO TANK RUPTURES.
Consequence
IF THE TANK RUPTURES, PERSONAL INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
GM IS OFFERING TO EXCHANGE THESE VEHICLES WITH A COMPARABLY EQUIPPED 1994 GASOLINE 1/2 OR 3/4 TON GM PICKUP. IF THE OWNER CHOOSES NOT TO EXCHANGE THE NATURAL GAS VEHICLE, GM WILL REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 20, 1996
Incident date: Jan 23, 1996
THE VEHICLE AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR TWO HOURS JUST STALLED AND LOST ALL POWER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 27, 1996
Incident date: Feb 27, 1995
DRIVER BUCKET SEAT BACK COLLAPSED INTERMITTENTLY. FRAME NOT OF SUFFICENT STRENGTH.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 27, 1996
Incident date: Feb 27, 1995
DRIVER BUCKET SEAT BACK COLLAPSED INTERMITTENTLY. FRAME NOT OF SUFFICENT STRENGTH.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 27, 1995
Incident date: Nov 7, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. TT
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Oct 18, 1995
Incident date: Oct 5, 1995
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLE CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE. TT
Fire
SEATS
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 18, 1995
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT JUST BROKE OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jun 26, 1995
Incident date: Jan 25, 1992
THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE WHILE DRIVING IN BETWEEN IMPACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash
GMC C15 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC C15 across all model years (1972, 1996).
41
Total Recalls
44
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
6
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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