Gmc S15 1991
Model S15 made in 1991 by Gmc got 12 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. 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 and suspension.
Model 1991
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 | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V193000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1990 to 08/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 237 | 11/27/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/14/1990 | 11/29/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Nuts used to attach lower control arms, rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorbers do not meet specifications and could strip. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Stripping of the nuts in the rear suspension could reduceclamp load on lower control arm, which could allow the arm to detach, resultingin loss of vehicle control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace lower control arm attachment nuts as well as rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorber nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: lower control arm attaching nuts.vehicle description: light duty trucks | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V107000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 02/01/1990 to 02/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 181 | 06/15/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/04/1990 | 06/14/1990 | 571 | 212 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Use of improper primer on metal surfaces of windshield and side window openings could cause low adhesion to the metal surface and would not provide retention required by fmvss 212. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Windshield and side window glass would not prevent theejection of vehicle occupants during a vehicle crash, which causes seriousinjuries and fatalities. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove and reinstall glass using proper primer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: windshield and side window mounting; fmvss 212.vehicle description: utility, pickup, and extended cab pickup trucks. | |||||||||||||||
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 - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 10/23/1997 | ||
| Abs failed; electronic dash panel burned up; and the rear axle shaft bearing failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1991 | ||
| 1) oxygen sensor failed at 37k miles & wouldn't pass state emission inspection, whole system rewired. oxygen sensor failed again at 73k miles, new sensor installed. oxygen sensor failing at 117k miles. have not had it replaced yet. (2) abs system failed shortly after purchase and fixed (under warranty-no details from dealer). abs failed again at 37k miles. control module replaced. abs failed again at 117k miles, simultaneous failure of several wheel sensors. abs system issue at 140k miles - sensors and backing plates (?). | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 10/23/1997 | ||
| Abs failed; electronic dash panel burned up; and the rear axle shaft bearing failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| The back seat belt buckles don't hold. please describe. tt | |||
| Rear passenger center seat belt buckle, male won't go into female portion. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/10/1998 | 11/11/1991 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 3 | 03/01/1991 | ||
| 1) oxygen sensor failed at 37k miles & wouldn't pass state emission inspection, whole system rewired. oxygen sensor failed again at 73k miles, new sensor installed. oxygen sensor failing at 117k miles. have not had it replaced yet. (2) abs system failed shortly after purchase and fixed (under warranty-no details from dealer). abs failed again at 37k miles. control module replaced. abs failed again at 117k miles, simultaneous failure of several wheel sensors. abs system issue at 140k miles - sensors and backing plates (?). | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 10/23/1997 | ||
| Abs failed; electronic dash panel burned up; and the rear axle shaft bearing failed. | |||
| 01/15/1995 | |||
| Anti-lock braking system has become inoperative, no longer functions , abs lights came on and remained on, dealer will change electro hydraulic control unit. *ak | |||
| 12/26/1995 | |||
| Failure on the abs brakes, the lights stay on the dash. *ak | |||
| 09/25/1995 | 1 | 09/24/1995 | |
| While driving experience intermittent failure of anti-lock brake control module, rendering abs inoperative, without warning. tt electronics inside abs control module failed and the unit was not servicable. *yh | |||