1996 GMC S15 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 GMC S15
The 1996 GMC S15 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 GMC S15
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 GMC S15, potentially affecting up to 24,906 vehicles.
Recall 96V035000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 24,906 vehicles affected
Defect: SOME OF THESE TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH TRANSMISSIONS CONTAINING PARTS WHICH WERE NOT MACHINED TO GM'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 GMC S15
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 GMC S15. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NO SUMMARY.
ABS BRAKES FAILED.
ABS; WHEN YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKES VEHICLE VEERS TO THE RIGHT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Safety Rating for the 1996 GMC S15
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 GMC S15 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 GMC S15
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 GMC S15
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC S15
- 1991 GMC S15 — 12 complaints
- 1992 GMC S15 — 4 complaints
- 1993 GMC S15 — 5 complaints
- 1994 GMC S15 — 6 complaints
- 1995 GMC S15 — 3 complaints
- 1996 GMC S15 (current)
- 1997 GMC S15 — 5 complaints
- 1998 GMC S15 — 5 complaints
- 1999 GMC S15 — 1 complaint
- 2000 GMC S15 — 0 complaints
- 2001 GMC S15 — 1 complaint
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