1992 GMC C15 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 GMC C15
The 1992 GMC C15 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 GMC C15
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1992 GMC C15, potentially affecting up to 61,976 vehicles.
Recall 99V130000 — SEATS
| 59,381 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-BACK BUCKET SEATS. THE SEAT RECLINER TO FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND FRACTURE ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION.
View full details →Recall 94V044001 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 2,595 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLES ALTERED BY PAS, INC. HAVE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS THAT CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION, WHICH CRACK THE E-GLASS WRAPPING. THIS STRESS CORROSION CRACKING CAN LEAD TO TANK RUPTURES.
Consequence: IF THE TANK RUPTURES, PERSONAL INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: GM IS OFFERING TO EXCHANGE THESE VEHICLES WITH A COMPARABLY EQUIPPED 1994 GASOLINE 1/2 OR 3/4 TON GM PICKUP. IF THE OWNER CHOOSES NOT TO EXCHANGE THE NATURAL GAS VEHICLE, GM WILL REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 GMC C15
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 GMC C15. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE VEHICLE AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR TWO HOURS JUST STALLED AND LOST ALL POWER. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
DRIVER BUCKET SEAT BACK COLLAPSED INTERMITTENTLY. FRAME NOT OF SUFFICENT STRENGTH.
DRIVER BUCKET SEAT BACK COLLAPSED INTERMITTENTLY. FRAME NOT OF SUFFICENT STRENGTH.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. TT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLE CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE. TT
Safety Rating for the 1992 GMC C15
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 GMC C15 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 GMC C15
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 GMC C15
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC C15
- 1988 GMC C15 — 1 complaint
- 1989 GMC C15 — 1 complaint
- 1990 GMC C15 — 2 complaints
- 1991 GMC C15 — 1 complaint
- 1992 GMC C15 (current)
- 1993 GMC C15 — 8 complaints
- 1994 GMC C15 — 7 complaints
- 1995 GMC C15 — 11 complaints
- 1996 GMC C15 — 5 complaints
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