Gmc C15 1995
Model C15 made in 1995 by Gmc got 11 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 7 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, power train and seat belts. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts and seats. The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.3l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1995
| 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 | 16/21/18 | 18/27/21 | Regular | $ 959 | 12 | 950516 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/21/18 | 18/27/21 | Regular | $ 959 | 12 | 950516 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/21 | Regular | $ 959 | 12 | 950516 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/18/16 | 16/24/19 | Regular | $ 1078 | 12 | 950619 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 14/19/16 | 15/24/18 | Regular | $ 1078 | 12 | 950808 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 13/18/15 | 15/23/18 | Regular | $ 1151 | 12 | 950619 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 14/18/16 | 16/23/18 | Regular | $ 1078 | 12 | 950501 |
| ( 6.5L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/23 | D | $ 986 | 12 | 950808 |
| ( 6.5L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/21/18 | 18/27/21 | D | $ 1042 | 12 | 950808 |
| ( 6.5L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/23/20 | 21/30/24 | D | $ 938 | 12 | 950808 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 12/15/13 | 14/20/16 | Regular | $ 1327 | 17 | 941120 |
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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V187000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1994 to 10/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 55272 | 08/24/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1998 | 08/17/1998 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 24, 1998. 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V241000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1993 to 07/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 630099 | 03/14/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/13/1995 | 01/02/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; front.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, extended cab, equipped withgas engines or 6.5l h.o. turbo diesel engines.note: 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 95V242000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1993 to 07/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 40 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/13/1995 | 01/02/1996 | 571 | 208 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of fmvss no. 208, occupant crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; front, fmvss no. 208.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, with extended cabs, and equipped with 6.5l naturally aspirated diesel engines and 6.5l turbo diesel engines.note: 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96E010000 | VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS | E (Equipment) | 2400 | 08/19/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/25/1996 | 03/29/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could 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 vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. these corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat track anchors and seat.equipment description: front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats provided by vehicle safety systems for installation in light duty pickup extended cab conversion trucks.note: 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 vss at 1-800-742-5043. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 97V037000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1995 to 11/30/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 624433 | 03/06/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/07/1997 | 03/24/1997 | |||||||
| Defect 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 activated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. note: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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V004000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1995 to 10/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 3047 | 01/19/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/02/1996 | 01/22/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. the nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This loose engagement can provide noticeable noise and abnormal steering feeling to the driver and, if left unattended, the steering shafts can separate resulting in a loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; column shaft upper. vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks.note: 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V057000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1995 to 11/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 379004 | 04/11/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/04/1996 | 04/17/1996 | 571 | 124 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. this does not meet with the maximum return times required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, accelerator control systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; fmvss no. 124. vehicle description: pickup trucks, cab/chassis, utility and multi-purpose trucks equipped with gasoline engines. note: 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 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||
| PE95052 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/25/1995 | 03/22/1996 | STEERING SHAFT SEPARATIONS | ||
| Bolt in the coupling, joining the upper intermediate and steering column shafts, falls out.total loss of steering occurs when the shafts then separate. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| Had accident and passengers air bag did not deploy- injuried back. tt | |||
| Had accident and drivers air bag did not deploy- injuried back. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/01/1995 | |||
| Manual transmission 5 speed , clutch jumps causing the vehicle to stall while driving. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/19/1996 | |||
| The recall letter states that the work be done in 5days. they picked up the truc 7 days later and the recall part was not fixed. please describe. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/14/1996 | |||
| When applying the brakes, pedal goes to the floor and the stopping distance has increased.the vehicle has abs.please describe. *ak | |||
| 10/25/1995 | |||
| Abs: while towing a trailer in stop/go traffic, dry surface; abs would not allow wheel lock up; ran into another truck; solely because of abs failure. tt | |||
| Abs brakes failed while pulling in driveway-hit another auto but no injuries. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/04/1995 | |||
| Brake system failure, loss of braking system. tt | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 06/29/1995 | |||
| While driving, steering wheel became inoperative due to bolt missing of fallen out. please describe details. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/17/1996 | |||
| The dealership will not make an appointment with him dealing with recall 96v051000. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1996 | |||
| Went to dealership they said they don't hve anything on the recall and would not remedy it. please describe. *ak | |||