Gmc K15 1991

Model K15 made in 1991 by Gmc got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic . The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.3l and 5.0l.

Model 1991

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD16/19/1717/25/20Regular$ 110213900813
( 4.3L) 6Manual, 4 gears4WD15/17/1617/22/19Regular$ 117213900722
( 4.3L) 6Manual, 5 gears4WD16/20/1818/26/21Regular$ 104213900813
( 4.3L) 6Manual, 5 gears4WD16/19/1718/25/20Regular$ 110213910124
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD14/17/1515/21/17Regular$ 125113900715
( 5.0L) 8Manual, 5 gears4WD14/18/1515/23/18Regular$ 125113900807
( 5.7L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD13/16/1414/21/17Regular$ 133913900716
( 5.7L) 8Manual, 4 gears4WD12/14/1314/18/15Regular$ 144213900808
( 5.7L) 8Manual, 5 gears4WD13/17/1414/22/17Regular$ 133913900724
( 5.7L) 8Manual, 5 gears4WD13/16/1414/21/16Regular$ 133913901010
( 6.2L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gears4WD16/20/1818/26/21D$ 100113900826
( 6.2L) 8Manual, 4 gears4WD17/18/1819/23/21D$ 100113900827

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
93V119000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/1986 to 12/01/1991V (Vehicle)34136411/08/1993ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/02/199307/26/1993
Defect SummarySevere corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Consequence SummarySeparation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. this could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. however, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
NotesSystem: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a k or l, and theseventh character must be 3,4,5,6, or 9.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. the telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA94029GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/29/199407/31/1996ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
 An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.