1997 GMC S15Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 GMC S15, most often about the vehicle speed control. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 27, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 GMC S15 has problems

2 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
Vehicle speed control21
Air bags11
Seat belts11
Service brakes, hydraulic11

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

0 recalls

1997 GMC S15 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1997 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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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What S15 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER COMPLAINING THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT DEACCELERATE. WHEN LIFTING FOOT FROM GAS PEDAL TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN SPEED FOR 5 SECONDS UP TO 30 SECONDS BEFORE IT COMES TO A STOP. RPMS GO FROM 2300 UP TO 2400. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP MORE THEN THREE…
Complaint 824698 · Jun 25, 1998

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