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1990–1996 · 7 model years

GMC S15 recalls & problems by year

17 recalls and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints19918 complaints
Most recalls19915 recalls
Crashes reported4in owner complaints
Injuries reported40 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
024681990: 3 complaints, 3 recalls1991: 8 complaints, 5 recalls1992: 3 complaints, 3 recalls1993: 4 complaints, 2 recalls1994: 6 complaints, 2 recalls1995: 3 complaints, 1 recalls1996: 3 complaints, 1 recalls1990199119921993199419951996
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
1996 S15——130000
1995 S15——130000
1994 S15——262030
1993 S15——241010
1992 S15——331000
1991 S15——580000
1990 S15—16–22 mpg330100

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes, hydraulic16
  • Visibility6
  • Electrical system4
  • Engine and engine cooling3
  • Seat belts3
  • Unknown or other1
  • Power train1
  • Exterior lighting1