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1990 GMC S15Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1990 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 complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 7, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 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 system21
Engine and engine cooling11

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

1 recall

1990 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

Cooling system: fan

Recall 93V-008 · Jan 14, 1993 · 215,052 vehicles

Risk. 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…

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

1990 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 GMC S15, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA94029 · closed Jul 31, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What S15 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK VEHICLE WAS RUNNING AT THE TIME. *SLC
Complaint 828338 · Sep 29, 1998

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