1991 GMC S15 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 GMC S15
The 1991 GMC S15 has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (6 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (2 complaints), and Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1991 GMC S15
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1991 GMC S15, potentially affecting up to 304,590 vehicles.
Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 27,176 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 93V008000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 215,052 vehicles affected
Defect: THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES BREAK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESS.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED FAN ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 90V193000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 237 vehicles affected
Defect: NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP".
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT NUTS AS WELL AS REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUTS.
View full details →Recall 90V107000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 181 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW GLASS WOULD NOT PREVENT THEEJECTION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUSINJURIES AND FATALITIES.
Remedy: REMOVE AND REINSTALL GLASS USING PROPER PRIMER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 GMC S15
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 GMC S15. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 (?).
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 (?).
ABS FAILED; ELECTRONIC DASH PANEL BURNED UP; AND THE REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING FAILED.
ABS FAILED; ELECTRONIC DASH PANEL BURNED UP; AND THE REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING FAILED.
ABS FAILED; ELECTRONIC DASH PANEL BURNED UP; AND THE REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING FAILED.
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Safety Rating for the 1991 GMC S15
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 GMC S15 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 GMC S15
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 GMC S15
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC S15
- 1986 GMC S15 — 3 complaints
- 1987 GMC S15 — 4 complaints
- 1988 GMC S15 — 2 complaints
- 1989 GMC S15 — 11 complaints
- 1990 GMC S15 — 4 complaints
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- 1993 GMC S15 — 5 complaints
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- 1995 GMC S15 — 3 complaints
- 1996 GMC S15 — 3 complaints
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