1990 GMC S15 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1990 GMC S15 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (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.

1990 GMC S15 recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Recall 93V008Jan 14, 1993215,052 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 GMC S15 problems

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

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2000-04-07, Unknown Or Other
PAINT HAS PEELED OF THE VEHICLE REPEATEDLY HOOD WAS REPAINTED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY. SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAD SAID AT THAT TIME THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE PRIMER USED AT THE FACTORY. DEALER HAD LOCAL SHOP REPAINT HOOD. DRIVERS FENDER WAS ALSO REPAINTED UNDER WARRANTY. SINCE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED PAINT HAS BEEN PEELING FROM DIFFERENT AREAS. FENDERS, PICHUP BOX, HOOD, DOORS, AND CAB. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
1998-09-29, Electrical System
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
1997-04-15, Electrical System
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, UNDER THE DASH COMPARTMENT FIRE BROKE OUT, WILL PROVIDE FIRE REPORT. *AK

1990 GMC S15 questions

Does the 1990 GMC S15 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 GMC S15: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 GMC S15?

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

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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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