Gmc C15 1989
Model C15 made in 1989 by Gmc got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning trailer hitches . The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.3l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 16/17/17 | 18/22/20 | Regular | $ 838 | 12 | 881009 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 12 | 880808 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/21/19 | 20/27/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 12 | 880808 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 12 | 880808 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 14/15/15 | 16/19/17 | Regular | $ 950 | 12 | 890124 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/21/17 | 17/26/20 | Regular | $ 838 | 12 | 880808 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 15/21/17 | 16/26/20 | Regular | $ 838 | 12 | 880808 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/20/17 | 16/25/19 | Regular | $ 838 | 12 | 880808 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 14/17/15 | 15/21/17 | Regular | $ 950 | 12 | 880808 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 13/19/15 | 15/25/18 | Regular | $ 950 | 12 | 880808 |
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | D | $ 643 | 12 | 880808 |
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/19/19 | 21/25/22 | D | $ 710 | 12 | 880808 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V078000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1988 to 11/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 5863 | 06/20/1989 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/15/1989 | 06/09/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | There may be below specified torque on the trailer hitch attaching fasteners, allowing the trailer hitch to move under towing loads. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fasteners could fail; if this occurs while traileris being pulled, hitch and trailer could separate and a vehicle crash couldoccur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Correct torque in trailer hitch fasteners to prevent trailer separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: trailer hitch fasteners.vehicle description: extended cab trucks with optional trailer hitch (vr4). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/25/1996 | |||
| The seatbelt buckle for the middle and driver will not latch.please describe. *ak | |||