Gmc S15 1989
Model S15 made in 1989 by Gmc got 11 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, exterior lighting. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 4.3l.
Model 1989
| 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 | 23/36/28 | Regular | $ 594 | 10 | 880808 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/27/24 | 25/34/29 | Regular | $ 594 | 10 | 880809 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/26/22 | 21/34/25 | Regular | $ 648 | 10 | 890827 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 10 | 880809 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 712 | 13 | 890402 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 13 | 890827 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/22/19 | 19/28/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 13 | 890130 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 678 | 17 | 890827 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 17 | 880809 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 712 | 18 | 890402 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 18 | 890827 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 750 | 18 | 890130 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V008000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1988 to 10/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 215052 | 01/15/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/14/1993 | 01/29/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The engine cooling fan blades break as a result of fatigue and/or vehicle induced stress. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the blade breakage occurs while the hood is open, aperson working under the hood or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struckand injured by the blade segment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a newly designed fan assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine.vehicle description: light trucks with 2.5 l engines without air conditioning. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 04/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Electronic control module failed. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 12/19/1994 | |||
| Vehicle caught fire while driving, under the hood fire, ea94-029 active will provide information. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/26/1999 | 1 | ||
| Thermostat failed causing vehicle to overheat. mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/23/2004 | 1 | 03/04/2004 | |
| I bought a 1989 jimmy s15 last year. drom the repair bills that came with the truck the previous owner had this truck in the shop countless times for surging. whenever i am stopped at a light etc- the truck surges forward. i am afraid of an accident, especailly with my my grandchildren in the truck.*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 08/30/1999 | 1 | ||
| Air condition failed due to faulty blower motor assembly. mjs | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 12/01/2003 | 3 | 04/10/1991 | |
| Consumer had vehicle serviced several times for the front left blinker. for some reason the outside blinker stopped working even though the inside signal on dashboard still worked. *ak *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Seat belt released during an accident,driver was thrown approximately 50 feet from vehicle, resulting in a fatality. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 11/18/1994 | 1 | ||
| The consumer (who is now deceased harold bridges) was driving when all of a sudden he was rear ended by another motorist who was driving recklessly, the consumers seat adjuster railing failed, which attributed to severe injuries in which the consumer was killed, however the mother, rosa leyva is writing in on behalf of her son edwardo leyva who was charged with manslaughter in the incident believes if gmc would have taken responsibilty for the defective seat railing of consumers vehicle, her son would not have been charged with manslaughter.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes locked up, causing vehicle to lose control/skid. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 02/08/1996 | 8 | ||
| Rear suspension replaced. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | ||
| Failure of the heater core resulted in poor visibility and near accident when a thick yellow sticky gas/fluid came out of vents and coated the inside of the windshield while trying to defrost. mjs | |||