There have been 29 safety recalls for the GMC C15. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the GMC C15.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Chevrolet C10, 1992 Chevrolet C20, 1992 Chevrolet C30, 1992 Chevrolet K10, 1992 Chevrolet K20, 1992 Chevrolet K30, 1992 GMC C15, 1992 GMC C25, 1992 GMC C35, 1992 GMC K15, 1992 GMC K25, 1992 GMC K35 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Chevrolet C10, 1994 Chevrolet C20, 1994 Chevrolet C30, 1994 Chevrolet C3500, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban, 1994 GMC C15, 1994 GMC C25, 1994 GMC C35, 1994 GMC C3500, 1994 GMC Suburban |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. These vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can result in fuel leakage and a distinct fuel odor if the tank were filled above the level of the hole or crack. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet C10, 1996 Chevrolet C10, 1997 Chevrolet C10, 1998 Chevrolet C10, 1995 GMC C15, 1996 GMC C15, 1997 GMC Sierra 1500, 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet C10, 1996 Chevrolet C10, 1997 Chevrolet C10, 1995 Chevrolet C20, 1996 Chevrolet C20, 1997 Chevrolet C20, 1995 Chevrolet C30, 1996 Chevrolet C30, 1997 Chevrolet C30, 1995 GMC C15, 1996 GMC C15, 1995 GMC C25, 1996 GMC C25, 1995 GMC C35, 1996 GMC C35, 1997 GMC Sierra 1500, 1997 GMC Sierra 2500, 1997 GMC Sierra 3500 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Chevrolet C10, 1996 Chevrolet C20, 1996 Chevrolet C30, 1996 Chevrolet K10, 1996 Chevrolet K20, 1996 Chevrolet K30, 1996 GMC C15, 1996 GMC C25, 1996 GMC C35, 1996 GMC K15, 1996 GMC K25, 1996 GMC K35 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
| Recall Summary: The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| May. 20, 1999 | Seats | 59,381 |
| Feb. 5, 1999 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 988,587 |
| Aug. 10, 1998 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 55,272 |
| Mar. 7, 1997 | Seats | 624,433 |
| May. 7, 1996 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u-bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle | 16,918 |
| Apr. 4, 1996 | Vehicle Speed Control | 379,004 |
| Jan. 2, 1996 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 3,047 |
| Dec. 28, 1995 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 623 |
| Dec. 21, 1995 | Seats | 675,661 |
| Dec. 13, 1995 | Seat Belts:front | 630,099 |
| Dec. 13, 1995 | Seat Belts:front | 40 |
| Oct. 26, 1994 | Visibility:windshield | 29 |
| Apr. 5, 1994 | Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly | 2,595 |
| Apr. 5, 1994 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 30,148 |
| Dec. 14, 1993 | Seats | 1,375 |
| Sep. 15, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 70,154 |
| Jun. 4, 1990 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 1,962 |
| Jan. 29, 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 68 |
| May. 15, 1989 | Trailer Hitche | 5,863 |
| Sep. 1, 1987 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 63,196 |
| Aug. 10, 1987 | Vehicle Speed Control:linkages | 8,893 |
| Aug. 10, 1987 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 1,521 |
| Aug. 10, 1987 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 2,750 |
| Apr. 1, 1987 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 32 |
| Sep. 19, 1986 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 106,111 |
| Apr. 27, 1983 | Power Train:driveline:differential Unit | 6,204 |
| Dec. 14, 1982 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 1,633 |
| Aug. 15, 1978 | Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack | 237,693 |
| Oct. 2, 1972 | Structure:body:bumpers | 260 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 GMC C15 | 5 |
| 1995 GMC C15 | 6 |
| 1994 GMC C15 | 8 |
| 1993 GMC C15 | 2 |
| 1992 GMC C15 | 2 |
| 1990 GMC C15 | 2 |
| 1989 GMC C15 | 1 |
| 1988 GMC C15 | 4 |
| 1986 GMC C15 | 2 |
| 1985 GMC C15 | 1 |
| 1982 GMC C15 | 2 |
| 1978 GMC C15 | 1 |
| 1972 GMC C15 | 1 |