Gmc S15 1987

Model S15 made in 1987 by Gmc got 4 consumer complains there are 4 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and steering. The car had some investigations: steering, suspension. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, steering. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l.

S15 year 1987

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Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1987

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, 3 gears	RWD	21/23/22	23/30/26	Regular	$ 648	10	861008
( 2.5L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	RWD	21/27/23	23/35/27	Regular	$ 620	10	860827
( 2.5L)	4	Manual, 4 gears	RWD	22/27/24	25/34/28	Regular	$ 594	10	860824
( 2.5L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	23/29/25	25/37/29	Regular	$ 570	10	860827
( 2.8L)	6	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	RWD	17/19/18	19/25/21	Regular	$ 792	10	860827
( 2.8L)	6	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	RWD	17/24/20	19/30/23	Regular	$ 712	10	860829
( 2.8L)	6	Manual, 4 gears	RWD	18/23/20	20/29/23	Regular	$ 712	10	860811
( 2.8L)	6	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	18/24/20	20/31/23	Regular	$ 712	10	860809
( 2.5L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	RWD	19/23/21	21/29/24	Regular	$ 678	17	861008
( 2.5L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	RWD	19/24/21	21/31/25	Regular	$ 678	17	860828
( 2.5L)	4	Manual, 4 gears	RWD	21/25/22	23/32/26	Regular	$ 648	17	860805
( 2.5L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	21/27/23	24/34/28	Regular	$ 620	17	87 119
( 2.8L)	6	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	RWD	16/19/17	18/24/20	Regular	$ 838	17	860827
( 2.8L)	6	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	RWD	17/23/19	19/30/23	Regular	$ 750	17	860829
( 2.8L)	6	Manual, 4 gears	RWD	17/22/19	19/28/23	Regular	$ 750	17	860811
( 2.8L)	6	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	17/24/20	19/31/23	Regular	$ 712	17	860809
( 2.5L)	4	Manual, 4 gears	RWD	19/19/19	21/24/22	Regular	$ 750	19	860824
( 2.8L)	6	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	RWD	14/15/14	15/20/17	Regular	$ 1017	19	860829
( 2.8L)	6	Manual, 4 gears	RWD	14/15/15	16/19/17	Regular	$ 950	19	860811

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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06E026000	PRO-A MOTORS, INC.		E (Equipment)	61944	04/03/2006	OVSC	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	03/23/2006	03/23/2006	571	108
Defect Summary	Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain 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	Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes	This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration
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
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
87V021000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	from 01/01/1987 to 01/31/1987	V (Vehicle)	60	03/02/1987	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	02/25/1987	03/02/1987
Defect Summary	Inner tie rod to relay rod nuts on steering linkage may be iimproperly torqued and not crimped.
Consequence Summary	Loss of one or both nuts could lead to inner tie roddisengagement, which could result in loss of steering control and a truckcrash.
Corrective Summary	Replace steering linkage assembly.
Notes	System: steering linkage.vehicle description: light duty trucks.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
STEERING
PE88002	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	10/09/1987	04/22/1988	FRCTR OF P/S PUMP BRCKT
	There is no summary currently available
SUSPENSION
PE88047	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	04/19/1988	11/07/1988	REAR AXLE FAILURE
	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
EA89003	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	11/07/1988	08/24/1990	REAR AXLE SHAFT
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
12/20/1998		9	09/01/1998
	No summary
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
		3
	Cylinder head gasket failed three times.
		3
	Head gasket failure on several occassions.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
11/01/1998		1	06/01/1996
	A few months ago i noticed a noise from the engine compartment at low idle,i checked it out and found the support bracket for the power steering pump was loose.the 2 bolts that secure it to the engine had both sheared off,this caused considerable vibration to occure from the power steering pump.