There have been 13 safety recalls for the GMC S15. 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 S15.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Chevrolet S10, 1996 GMC S15, 1996 GMC Sonoma |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: Some of these trucks were built with transmissions containing parts which were not machined to gm's specifications. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this occurred while the hood was open, a person working under the hood of the vehicle or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struck by the fan blade and injured.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet Blazer, 1995 Chevrolet S10, 1995 GMC Jimmy, 1995 GMC S15 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: Fan blade rivet breakage can occur causing the fan blade to separate from the spider. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can result in increased engine idle and loss of power brake assist after depletion of the booster vacuum reserve.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Chevrolet S10, 1994 GMC S15 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: A vacuum hose can detach from the power brake booster check valve as a result of engine backfire. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Chevrolet S10, 1994 GMC S15 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Recall Summary: 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. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Chevrolet S10, 1990 Chevrolet S10, 1991 Chevrolet S10, 1992 Chevrolet S10, 1989 GMC S15, 1990 GMC S15, 1991 GMC S15, 1992 GMC S15 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: The engine cooling fan blades break as a result of fatigue and/or vehicle induced stress. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 22, 1996 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 24,906 |
| Sep. 22, 1995 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 73,163 |
| Nov. 21, 1994 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 30,263 |
| Jan. 26, 1994 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 117,200 |
| Jan. 14, 1993 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 215,052 |
| Nov. 14, 1990 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 237 |
| Jun. 4, 1990 | Visibility:windshield | 181 |
| Feb. 25, 1987 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 60 |
| Oct. 21, 1986 | Equipment:other:labels | 10,064 |
| Sep. 19, 1986 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 106,111 |
| Apr. 29, 1985 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:wheel Cylinders | 1,810,000 |
| Jun. 18, 1984 | Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant | 35,919 |
| Feb. 6, 1984 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 76,586 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 GMC S15 | 1 |
| 1995 GMC S15 | 1 |
| 1994 GMC S15 | 2 |
| 1992 GMC S15 | 1 |
| 1991 GMC S15 | 3 |
| 1990 GMC S15 | 1 |
| 1989 GMC S15 | 1 |
| 1987 GMC S15 | 1 |
| 1986 GMC S15 | 2 |
| 1984 GMC S15 | 1 |
| 1983 GMC S15 | 1 |
| 1982 GMC S15 | 2 |