1990 GMC C15 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 GMC C15
The 1990 GMC C15 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 GMC C15
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 GMC C15, potentially affecting up to 2,030 vehicles.
Recall 90V108000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 1,962 vehicles affected
Defect: LOOSE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKING ACTIVITY THAT COULDRESULT IN A TRUCK CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: RETORQUE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS TO PREVENT LOOSENING.
View full details →Recall 90V015000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 68 vehicles affected
Defect: ON C AND K MODELS, FEED AND OR RETURN FUEL LINES CAN CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE CORDON SHAFT. IN ADDITION, ON K MODELS LINES MAY ALSO CONTACT FRONT PROPSHAFT. IN EITHER CASE THE FUEL LINES COULD BE DAMAGED RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence: A HOLE COULD BE RUBBED THROUGH THESE FUEL LINES, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE NEAR EXHAUST CROSSOVER PIPE; THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: INSTALL NEWLY DESIGNED FUEL LINE ROUTING BRACKET TO PREVENT CONTACT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE FUEL LINES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 GMC C15
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 GMC C15. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE ALTERNATOR FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSED A FIRE. *AK *NLM
THREE TIME DURING EMERGENCY BRAKE STOP, BRAKE FAILED, POSSIBLE BOOSTER FAILURE. TT
Safety Rating for the 1990 GMC C15
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 GMC C15 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 GMC C15
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 GMC C15
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC C15
- 1985 GMC C15 — 0 complaints
- 1986 GMC C15 — 0 complaints
- 1988 GMC C15 — 1 complaint
- 1989 GMC C15 — 1 complaint
- 1990 GMC C15 (current)
- 1991 GMC C15 — 1 complaint
- 1992 GMC C15 — 7 complaints
- 1993 GMC C15 — 8 complaints
- 1994 GMC C15 — 7 complaints
- 1995 GMC C15 — 11 complaints
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