Gmc S15 1988
Model S15 made in 1988 by Gmc got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning exterior lighting . The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 4.3l.
Model 1988
| 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 | 21/28/23 | 23/36/27 | Regular | $ 652 | 10 | 870810 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 24/30/26 | 26/38/31 | Regular | $ 578 | 10 | 870810 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 10 | 870810 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 19/25/21 | 21/31/25 | Regular | $ 714 | 10 | 870810 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 714 | 10 | 870810 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 750 | 10 | 871118 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/25/22 | 22/33/26 | Regular | $ 682 | 17 | 870810 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 626 | 17 | 870810 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 17 | 870810 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 17 | 870810 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/25/21 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 714 | 17 | 870810 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 17 | 871118 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/16/15 | 17/21/18 | Regular | $ 1000 | 19 | 870810 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 4 gears | RWD | 15/15/15 | 16/19/17 | Regular | $ 1000 | 19 | 870810 |
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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| The drivers side seatbelt does not latch and releases on its on. please describe. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Abs brakes, when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, in for repairs, no leak and continues loss of effectiveness. *ak | |||