1989 GMC S15
3 recalls, 11 complaints - 1 TSBs
06E049000 May 24, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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. ... Read more
Consequence
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.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 D... Read more
Consequence
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.
93V008000 Jan 14, 1993
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES BREAK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESS.
Consequence
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.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries 3 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Dec 1, 2003
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
May 23, 2004
Incident date: May 23, 2004
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... Read more
SEATS
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Nov 18, 1994
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 WRI... Read more
1 injured
1 deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 26, 1999
THERMOSTAT FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. MJS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
AIR CONDITION FAILED DUE TO FAULTY BLOWER MOTOR ASSEMBLY. MJS
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
FAILURE OF THE HEATER CORE RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY AND NEAR ACCIDENT WHEN A THICK YELLOW STICKY GAS/FLUID CAME OUT OF VENTS AND COATED THE INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD WHILE TRYING TO DEFROST. MJS
SUSPENSION:REAR
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Feb 8, 1996
REAR SUSPENSION REPLACED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Dec 7, 1995
Incident date: Apr 1, 1994
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 7, 1995
Incident date: Jun 4, 1995
SEAT BELT RELEASED DURING AN ACCIDENT,DRIVER WAS THROWN APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET FROM VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A FATALITY. *AK
Crash
1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 7, 1995
Incident date: Jun 4, 1995
BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL/SKID. *AK
Crash
1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 8, 1995
Incident date: Dec 19, 1994
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE, EA94-029 ACTIVE WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION. TT
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 GMC S15
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
990730016A
Oct 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, SLIP, BUSY/CYCLING TCC OR NOISY COOLING FAN. *TT
GMC S15 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC S15 across all model years (1982, 1996).
36
Total Recalls
71
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
11
Reported Crashes
9
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
GMC S15 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 12 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1989 (current) | 3 | 11 | |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | View |