Gmc C15 1992

Model C15 made in 1992 by Gmc got 7 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, power train and seats. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, other, seats. The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.3l, 5.0l and 5.7l.

C15 year 1992

Model
Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1992

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
( 4.3L)	6	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	RWD	17/22/18	18/28/22	Regular	$ 1001	12	910821
( 4.3L)	6	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	17/23/19	19/29/23	Regular	$ 947	12	910821
( 4.3L)	6	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	16/21/18	18/27/21	Regular	$ 1001	12	910821
( 5.0L)	8	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	RWD	15/19/16	16/24/19	Regular	$ 1125	12	910821
( 5.0L)	8	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	15/20/17	16/26/20	Regular	$ 1058	12	910821
( 5.7L)	8	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	RWD	14/18/16	16/23/18	Regular	$ 1125	12	910821
( 5.7L)	8	Manual, 4 gears	RWD	13/17/15	15/22/17	Regular	$ 1201	12	910821
( 5.7L)	8	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	14/20/16	15/25/19	Regular	$ 1125	12	910821
( 6.2L)	8	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	RWD	18/24/20	20/31/24	D	$ 900	12	911003
( 6.2L)	8	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	20/25/22	22/32/25	D	$ 819	12	911003
( 5.7L)	8	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	RWD	13/17/14	14/22/17	Regular	$ 1285	17	910821

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
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
94V044001	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 10/01/1991 to 01/01/1993	V (Vehicle)	2595	03/30/1994	ODI	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	04/05/1994	04/13/1994
Defect Summary	Vehicles altered by pas, inc. have compressed natural gas fuel tanks that can develop stress corrosion, which crack the e-glass wrapping. this stress corrosion cracking can lead to tank ruptures.
Consequence Summary	If the tank ruptures, personal injury to individuals in or near the vehicle may occur.
Corrective Summary	Gm is offering to exchange these vehicles with a comparably equipped 1994 gasoline 1/2 or 3/4 ton gm pickup. if the owner chooses not to exchange the natural gas vehicle, gm will repurchase the vehicle.
Notes	System: fuel; cng; tanks.vehicle description: light, 2 wheel drive pickup trucks equipped to run on compressed natural gas.warning: all trucks should be removed from service and the engine run until the gas gauge reads below one-quarter tank. no inspection should be undertaken.contact general motors at the telephone number below for more detailed information.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact general motors consolidated fleet service operations (chevrolet) at1-800-334-7000, or contact gmc truck at 1-800-462-7000. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SEATS
99V130000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 04/01/1991 to 07/31/1992	V (Vehicle)	59381	06/29/1999	ODI	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	05/20/1999	05/27/1999
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification.
Notes	Owner notification began june 29, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
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 - IGNITION
01/23/1996
	The vehicle after being driven for two hours just stalled and lost all power. please describe. *ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
10/05/1995
	Engine compartment fire, possible caused by electrical wiring failure. tt
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11/07/1995
	Automatic transmission caught fire while driving vehicle. tt
SEATS
07/18/1995
	The bolt that holds the front passenger seat just broke off. please describe. tt
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
02/27/1995
	Driver bucket seat back collapsed intermittently. frame not of sufficent strength.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
01/25/1992
	The steering column broke while driving in between impact. please describe. tt