Gmc S15 1996
Model S15 made in 1996 by Gmc got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 1996
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V035000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1995 to 01/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 24906 | 02/16/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/22/1996 | 02/27/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Some of these trucks were built with transmissions containing parts which were not machined to gm's specifications. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These transmissions could seize and lock the rear drive wheels while the truck is being driven causing a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the transmission main shaft output torque using a special tool. if the output torque does not meet specifications, the transmission will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power train; transmission; 5 speed.vehicle description: 2 wheel drive pickup trucks equipped with 2.2l engines and 5-speed manual transmissions.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010730021 | 05/01/2001 | 619742 | This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt | 06/26/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/11/1998 | 1 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Abs brakes failed. | |||
| 01/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Abs; when you press on the brakes vehicle veers to the right. please describe details. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 12/21/1998 | 08/01/1998 | ||
| No summary. | |||