1994 GMC S15
2 recalls, 6 complaints - 2 TSBs
94V228000 Nov 21, 1994
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
A VACUUM HOSE CAN DETACH FROM THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE AS A RESULT OF ENGINE BACKFIRE.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED ENGINE IDLE AND LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AFTER DEPLETION OF THE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CLAMP ON THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER ASSIST.
94V014000 Jan 26, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF FUEL BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE AND THE VENT TUBE DURING A TEST. THE LOSS OF FUEL WAS IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF A VEHICLE CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, IT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPES AND THE VENT TUBE TO CRACK. IF THE VEHICLE OVERTURNED, FUEL LEAKAGE WOULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER PIPE ON THESE VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
2 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 16, 2001
Incident date: Jul 9, 2001
ODOR OF RAW GAS VERY STRONG, REPEATED DIAGNOSTICS COME UP WITH NOTHING. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
May 11, 2001
FUEL TANK LEAKING AROUND SEAM. HAS THERE BEEN ANY RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM? MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE THIS YEAR GMC JIMMY HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 6, 1999
Incident date: Sep 5, 1999
OUR 1994 GMC JIMMY WAS BEING DRIVEN BY MY WIFE AND HAD MY TWO CHILDREN INSIDE. SHE EXITED THE PARKING LOT OF THE LOCAL FOOD STORE. AFTER CROSSING TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE STREET, SHE NOTICED TRAFFIC STOPPED AHEAD FOR THE UPCOMING STOPLIGHT. SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT NOTHING HAPPENED, AND SHE ST... Read more
Crash
3 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Apr 9, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, WIPER MOTOR MODULE REPLACED. SOME CHEVROLET VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM (98V-150)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 9, 1998
WHEN APPLIED THE ABS BRAKES ON DRY PAVEMENT THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 10, 1996
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ABS FAILURE, DURING NORMAL BRAKING ON WET PAVEMENT VEHICLE PULLS TO EXTREME LEFT, DLR CAN'T RECREATE CONDITION.*AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 GMC S15
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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
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| 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 (current) | 2 | 6 | |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1991 | 5 | 12 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 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 |