Gmc S15 1986
Model S15 made in 1986 by Gmc got 3 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, seat belts and steering. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/28/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 10 | 850826 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 23/27/24 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 782 | 10 | 850820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 24/30/26 | 26/39/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 10 | 850825 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 19/29/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 10 | 851028 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 10 | 85 930 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 10 | 851029 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 17 | 850825 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 17 | 850820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/28/25 | 25/36/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 17 | 850825 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/21/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 17 | 851028 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 17 | 85 930 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/29/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 17 | 851029 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 19/19/19 | 21/25/23 | Regular | $ 986 | 19 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/15/14 | 15/19/17 | Regular | $ 1339 | 19 | 851028 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 14/15/14 | 16/19/17 | Regular | $ 1339 | 19 | 851121 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V140000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1985 to 12/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 10064 | 10/31/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/21/1986 | 10/22/1986 | 571 | 120 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Tire and wheel information on certification label may be incorrect. consequence of defect: trucks fail to comply with fmvss 120. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install certified label with correct information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: certification labels/fmvss 120. vehicle description: light duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E049000 | CK MOTORSPORT, INC. | E (Equipment) | 27176 | 07/01/2006 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/24/2006 | 06/05/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V131000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 106111 | 05/15/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/19/1986 | 09/30/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| PE88047 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/19/1988 | 11/07/1988 | REAR AXLE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1988 | 08/24/1990 | REAR AXLE SHAFT | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE90039 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/05/1990 | 06/29/1990 | SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/14/1995 | |||
| The vehicle on fire. please explain. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Drivers side lap/shoulder belt buckle failed, will not latch the spring broken. tt | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| Tilt steering and column loose. you can wobble the steering wheel one inch. *ak | |||