Gmc K15 1994
Model K15 made in 1994 by Gmc got 11 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, seats and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (seats). There were some recalls concerningseats, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.30l, 5.00l and 5.70l.
Model 1994
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4.30L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 15/20/17 | 17/25/20 | Regular | $ 1058 | 13 | 930825 |
| (4.30L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/19/16 | 16/24/19 | Regular | $ 1125 | 13 | 930916 |
| (4.30L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/19/17 | 18/25/20 | Regular | $ 1058 | 13 | 930916 |
| (5.00L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 14/18/15 | 15/22/18 | Regular | $ 1201 | 13 | 930825 |
| (5.00L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 13/17/15 | 15/22/17 | Regular | $ 1201 | 13 | 930825 |
| (5.70L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 13/17/14 | 14/21/17 | Regular | $ 1285 | 13 | 930912 |
| (5.70L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 13/17/14 | 14/22/17 | Regular | $ 1285 | 13 | 930825 |
| (5.70L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 12/15/14 | 14/20/16 | Regular | $ 1285 | 13 | 930926 |
| (6.50L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 15/19/17 | 17/24/20 | D | $ 1058 | 13 | 930912 |
| (6.50L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 16/20/17 | 17/25/20 | D | $ 1058 | 13 | 940328 |
| (6.50L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 17/21/18 | 18/27/22 | D | $ 1001 | 13 | 930825 |
| (5.70L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 13/15/14 | 14/20/16 | Regular | $ 1285 | 18 | 930912 |
| (5.70L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 12/16/14 | 14/20/16 | Regular | $ 1285 | 18 | 930912 |
| (5.70L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 12/16/13 | 13/20/16 | Regular | $ 1384 | 18 | 930825 |
| (6.50L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 15/19/17 | 17/24/20 | D | $ 1058 | 18 | 930912 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V216000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1375 | 12/23/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/14/1993 | 12/30/1993 | 571 | 207 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The seats have been assembled without bolts that connect the upper slave hinge to the seat back frame, or without bolts that connect the seat to the seat adjuster. in either case, the vehicles fail to conform to fnvss no. 207, seating systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The missing bolts may cause the driver's seat to becomeloose and in a sudden stop or accident may subject the occupant to increasedrisk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect seats for missing bolts and install bolts if required. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; seat track anchors; fmvss 207.vehicle description: 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickup trucks, extended cab andchassis cab models with bench seat, 60/40 split seat or high back bucket seats.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc service center at1-313-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 95V246000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1992 to 09/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 675661 | 03/07/1996 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/21/1995 | 01/02/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle 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.vehicle description: light duty pickup extended cab trucks equipped with front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats.note: owners who take their vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V152000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1993 to 08/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 70154 | 09/03/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/15/1993 | 09/21/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The brake pedal push rod retainer is missing, mispositioned or not properly seated. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake pedal push rod problems can cause the stop lampswitch and the brake booster push rod to disconnect from the brake pedal,resulting in loss of brake operation, and a vehicle crash could occur withoutprior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect vehicles to assure the brake pedal push rod retainer is present and fully seated in its correct position. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; linkage.vehicle description: light trucks and vans.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact either the chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc servicecenter at 1-313-456-4547. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V060000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1993 to 12/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 30148 | 04/14/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/05/1994 | 04/13/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Trucks were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut tightened below the specified torque. low torque on this nut may allow the attachment bolt to loosed and subsequently fatigue and break. the bolt breakage can cause the left hand control arm to separate from the frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, a loss of vehicle control and a crash could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut to the proper torque specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided in a reasonable amount of time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-313-456-4547. also, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V212000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1994 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 29 | 10/28/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/26/1994 | 11/02/1994 | 571 | 212 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The windshields were installed with incorrect windshield opening pinch-weld-flange primer. this primer will not properly etch the painted surface of the flange, allowing the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 212, windshield mounting. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: the separation of the windshield from the vehicle during collision increases the risk of injury for all persons involved. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the windshield and reinstall it using the correct primer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual systems; glass; windshield.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; or gmc at 1-810-456-4547. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE95050 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/22/1995 | 12/22/1995 | FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE | 95V246000 | |
| Front seat back recliner attachment bolts loosen, fatigue, and fracture, allowing the seat to collapse backwards without warning. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/15/1996 | |||
| Driving vehicle, trailer being pulled, noticed smoke & pulled over, flames started from under the hood, could not put flames out, vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 09/26/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Seat frame/anchor recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts. | |||
| 07/20/1996 | 1 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Dealership hasn't received the parts for two months concerning recall (93v-216). *ak | |||
| 06/01/1994 | |||
| Right front passenger seat rattles like it lose on the mounting bracket on floor. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 04/04/1994 | |||
| Driver side seat fell backward while driving at a speed of 60 mph, causing seat back failure. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/07/1996 | |||
| When there is a low of 500 lbs or more vehicle experiences brake loss, truck has rear abs. *ak | |||
| 06/15/1995 | |||
| Premature wear of the rear brakes, loss of braking ability, equipped with abs system brakes. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/27/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1996 | |
| Passengers door was starting to sag, not shutting properly. while going around a curve door swung open while child was sitting in seat, and fell out. *ak the child, who was sitting in the front seat, fell out when the door swung open and received road rash on elbow and knees. *yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||
| Rear door comes open, had fixed twice, still comes open. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 07/18/2008 | 171000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 gmc k15. the contact stated that the windshield wipers fail to work properly. the wipers do not operate as they should, but rather intermittently. the contact believes that the circuit board was the cause of the failure. he discovered a recall that listed an identical failure; however, the dealer stated that his vin was not included in the recall. the contact feels that this is a safety issue because the windshield wipers could stop working and reduce visibility. the vehicle has not been inspected. the contact stated that the wiper failure occurred regularly for the past two years. the current and failure mileages were 171,000. | |||