Gmc C15 1998
Model C15 made in 1998 by Gmc got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, air. . Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.3, 5.0 and 5.7.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 16/20/17 | 17.5112/25.6801/20.4366 | Regular | 1102 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 4.3 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 17/23/19 | 19.3168/29.2781/22.8089 | Regular | 986 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 5.0 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 15/20/17 | 16.7417/25.5462/19.8149 | Regular | 1102 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 5.0 | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 15/20/17 | 16.3725/25.4461/19.5018 | Regular | 1102 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 5.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 14/19/16 | 15.6148/23.7346/18.456 | Regular | 1172 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 5.7 | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | R | 14/19/16 | 15.0037/24.6028/18.199 | Regular | 1172 | STANDARD PICKUP TRUCKS 2WD | |
| 5.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 14/18/15 | 15.0918/23.1742/17.9013 | Regular | 1251 | SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE 2WD | |
| 5.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 14/18/16 | 15.4837/23.6339/18.3278 | Regular | 1172 | SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE 2WD | |
| 5.7 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 13/17/15 | 14.9/22.3/17.5156 | Regular | 1251 | SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE 2WD |
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 03/01/1997 to 09/30/1997 | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V033000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 10/01/1997 to 10/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 1137 | 03/15/1998 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/17/1998 | 02/25/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. one or both front brake rotor/hubs were built with an out-of-specification gray iron that can fail during the life of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a driver continues to drive with a cracked rotor, the cracks could continue around the wheel mounting bolt circle and ultimately result in a wheel separation. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rotors for a core date of 287 and, if found, replace the rotor. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during march 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| SB-06-02-32-013B | 08/01/2009 | 10032462 | Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio | 03/26/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||