Gmc K15 1996
Model K15 made in 1996 by Gmc got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension . The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.3l, 5.0l and 5.7l.
Model 1996
| 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 | 16/20/18 | 18/26/21 | Regular | $ 1001 | 13 | 950924 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/21/17 | 17/26/20 | Regular | $ 1058 | 13 | 950927 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 14/18/16 | 16/23/18 | Regular | $ 1125 | 13 | 950926 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 14/19/16 | 16/24/19 | Regular | $ 1125 | 13 | 950926 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 13/17/15 | 15/22/17 | Regular | $ 1201 | 13 | 950927 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 13/18/15 | 15/23/18 | Regular | $ 1201 | 13 | 950927 |
| ( 6.5L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 15/19/16 | 17/24/19 | D | $ 1125 | 13 | 950927 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 13/17/14 | 14/22/17 | Regular | $ 1285 | 18 | 950927 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 13/17/15 | 15/22/17 | Regular | $ 1201 | 18 | 950927 |
| ( 6.5L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 15/18/16 | 16/24/19 | D | $ 1125 | 18 | 950927 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V082000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1996 to 04/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 16918 | 04/29/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/07/1996 | 05/09/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. this could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; axle; rear; u-bolt. 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. | |||||||||||||||