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1996 GMC S15

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 3 TSBs

96V035000 Feb 22, 1996
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
SOME OF THESE TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH TRANSMISSIONS CONTAINING PARTS WHICH WERE NOT MACHINED TO GM'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence
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.
24,906 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Dec 21, 1998
Incident date: Dec 21, 1998
NO SUMMARY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 13, 1998
Incident date: Feb 11, 1998
ABS BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 30, 1996
Incident date: Jan 12, 1996
ABS; WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKES VEHICLE VEERS TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 GMC S15

3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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
010730021 May 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS 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. *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 (current) 1 3
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 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

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