Gmc K15 1992
Model K15 made in 1992 by Gmc got 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningseats and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.3l and 5.0l.
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 | 4WD | 15/20/17 | 17/26/20 | Regular | $ 1058 | 13 | 910821 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/19/16 | 16/24/19 | Regular | $ 1125 | 13 | 910821 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/20/17 | 18/25/20 | Regular | $ 1058 | 13 | 910821 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 14/18/15 | 15/23/18 | Regular | $ 1201 | 13 | 910821 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 13/17/15 | 15/22/17 | Regular | $ 1201 | 13 | 910821 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 13/17/14 | 14/21/17 | Regular | $ 1285 | 13 | 910821 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 4 gears | 4WD | 12/15/14 | 14/19/16 | Regular | $ 1285 | 13 | 910821 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 13/17/14 | 14/22/17 | Regular | $ 1285 | 13 | 910821 |
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | D | $ 947 | 13 | 911110 |
| ( 6.2L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/22/19 | 20/28/23 | D | $ 947 | 13 | 910821 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 12/16/13 | 13/20/15 | Regular | $ 1384 | 18 | 910821 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 13/17/14 | 14/22/17 | Regular | $ 1285 | 18 | 910821 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 13/17/14 | 14/22/17 | Regular | $ 1285 | 18 | 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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V119000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1986 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 341364 | 11/08/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/02/1993 | 07/26/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Severe 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 Summary | Separation 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 Summary | Replace 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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 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. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA92020 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/1992 | 08/02/1993 | BRAKE DISC/HUB SEPARATION | 93V119000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||