1987 GMC S15 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1987 GMC S15 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your S15?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1987 GMC S15 recalls

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Recall 87V021Feb 25, 198760 vehicles affected

Most common 1987 GMC S15 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Steering1
Electrical System1

What owners report

1999-03-04, Electrical System
NO SUMMARY
1998-11-19, Steering
A FEW MONTHS AGO I NOTICED A NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT LOW IDLE,I CHECKED IT OUT AND FOUND THE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LOOSE.THE 2 BOLTS THAT SECURE IT TO THE ENGINE HAD BOTH SHEARED OFF,THIS CAUSED CONSIDERABLE VIBRATION TO OCCURE FROM THE POWER STEERING PUMP.
1998-10-20, Engine And Engine Cooling
HEAD GASKET FAILURE ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS.

1987 GMC S15 questions

Does the 1987 GMC S15 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1987 GMC S15: Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 GMC S15?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Steering (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 GMC S15 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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