1993 GMC C15
2 recalls, 8 complaints
95V246000 Dec 21, 1995
SEATS
Defect Description
THE SEAT RECLINER TO SEAT FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLE COULD 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 VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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. THESE CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE TO BOTH THE... Read more
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
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 4 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
SEATS
Jun 27, 2000
RECALL # 95V246000 INTERIOR SYSTEMS: SEATS, DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PART TO CORRECT RECALL CAMPAIGN. OWNER IS REQUESTING A NEW SEAT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SEATS
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, CAUSING BENCH SEAT TO COLLAPSE, VEHICLE IS A EXTENDED CAB TRUCK. *AK
SEATS
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, CAUSING BENCH SEAT TO COLLAPSE, VEHICLE IS A EXTENDED CAB TRUCK. *AK
SEATS
Mar 4, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
THE BOLT THAT HOLDS DRIVERS SEAT BROKE, CAUSING BENCH SEAT TO COLLAPSED, VEHICLE IS A EXTENDED CAB TRUCK. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Sep 11, 1995
Incident date: Sep 8, 1995
SUDDEN VEHICLE ACCELERATION, ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK. TT
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Aug 2, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
UPPER DOOR HINGE ON DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE DUE TONOT BEING WELDED PROPERLY AT PLANT, UNSAFE IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. TT
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jun 30, 1995
Incident date: Jun 22, 1995
DRIVERS SEATBACK BROKE DUE TO METAL FRAME SEAT BACK CRACKING. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 25, 1995
Incident date: May 24, 1995
BOLT THAT SECURES DRIVERS SEAT BACK BROKE. TT
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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