Gmc C15 1990
Model C15 made in 1990 by Gmc got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.3l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1990
| 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 | 18/21/19 | 20/26/22 | Regular | $ 828 | 12 | 890806 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/20/19 | 20/26/22 | Regular | $ 828 | 12 | 890808 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 12 | 890808 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 15/16/15 | 17/20/18 | Regular | $ 1051 | 12 | 890728 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/20/17 | 17/25/20 | Regular | $ 926 | 12 | 890729 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 15/20/17 | 17/26/20 | Regular | $ 926 | 12 | 890801 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/19/16 | 16/25/19 | Regular | $ 984 | 12 | 890731 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 12/14/13 | 14/18/15 | Regular | $ 1211 | 12 | 890803 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 13/18/15 | 15/24/18 | Regular | $ 1051 | 12 | 890731 |
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | D | $ 675 | 12 | 890827 |
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 19/21/20 | 21/27/23 | D | $ 675 | 12 | 890822 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V015000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1989 to 08/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 68 | 02/09/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/29/1990 | 02/06/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On c and k models, feed and or return fuel lines can contact the automatic transmission shift linkage cordon shaft. in addition, on k models lines may also contact front propshaft. in either case the fuel lines could be damaged resulting in a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A hole could be rubbed through these fuel lines, allowing fuel leakage near exhaust crossover pipe; this could result in an engine compartment fire that could spread to the passenger compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install newly designed fuel line routing bracket to prevent contact and, if necessary, replace fuel lines. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel lines.vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6.2 l diesel engines. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V108000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1990 to 04/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 1962 | 06/15/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/04/1990 | 06/14/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Loose pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket could disengage from the nut. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause loss of braking activity that couldresult in a truck crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Retorque brake pedal pivot bolts to specifications to prevent loosening. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brake pedal support.vehicle description: light trucks. | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 05/19/1996 | 1 | 11/11/1994 | |
| The alternator failed while driving and caused a fire. *ak *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 06/04/1994 | |||
| Three time during emergency brake stop, brake failed, possible booster failure. tt | |||