Gmc S15 1990
Model S15 made in 1990 by Gmc got 4 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 other. 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 1990
| 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 | 21/27/24 | 23/35/28 | Regular | $ 657 | 10 | 890724 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 23/27/25 | 26/35/29 | Regular | $ 630 | 10 | 890724 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 750 | 10 | 890726 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 10 | 890726 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/23/20 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 10 | 890726 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 828 | 13 | 891024 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/20/17 | 18/26/21 | Regular | $ 926 | 13 | 890724 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 17 | 890726 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 828 | 17 | 890726 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 17/21/19 | 19/27/22 | Regular | $ 828 | 18 | 891024 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/20/17 | 18/25/20 | Regular | $ 926 | 18 | 890724 |
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 - WIRING | |||
| 01/14/1997 | 1 | ||
| While vehicle was parked in the driveway heard a loud noise and noticed the vehicle was on fire. insurance company contacted the dealer. *ak vehicle was running at the time. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 04/09/1997 | |||
| Vehicle was parked, under the dash compartment fire broke out, will provide fire report. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/14/1997 | 1 | ||
| While vehicle was parked in the driveway heard a loud noise and noticed the vehicle was on fire. insurance company contacted the dealer. *ak vehicle was running at the time. *slc | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 07/01/1990 | |||
| Paint has peeled of the vehicle repeatedly hood was repainted once under warranty. service department had said at that time that there was a problem with the primer used at the factory. dealer had local shop repaint hood. drivers fender was also repainted under warranty. since warranty has expired paint has been peeling from different areas. fenders, pichup box, hood, doors, and cab. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||