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1987 GMC S15Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1987 GMC S15, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 4, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 GMC S15 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1987 GMC S15 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 87V-021 · Feb 25, 1987 · 60 vehicles

Risk. LOSS OF ONE OR BOTH NUTS COULD LEAD TO INNER TIE RODDISENGAGEMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A TRUCKCRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other S15 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S15 median. How we score

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4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 GMC S15, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR AXLE SHAFTEA89003 · closed Aug 24, 1990
    No recall
  2. FRCTR OF P/S PUMP BRCKTPE88002 · closed Apr 22, 1988
    No recall
  3. REAR AXLE FAILUREPE88047 · closed Nov 7, 1988
    No recall
  4. SPARE TIRE CARRIER FAILUREPE90039 · closed Jun 29, 1990
    No recall

Own a 1987 S15?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.