1991 GMC S15: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 8 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic; the 1990 and 1992 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“While driving experience intermittent failure of anti-lock brake control module, rendering ABS inoperative, without warning. Tt electronics inside ABS control module failed and the unit was not servicable. *yh”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 1995
“Anti-lock braking system has become inoperative, no longer functions , ABS lights came on and remained on, dealer will change electro hydraulic control unit. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 1995
“1) oxygen sensor failed at 37k miles & wouldn't pass state emission inspection, whole system rewired. Oxygen sensor failed again at 73k miles, new sensor installed. Oxygen sensor failing at 117k miles. Have not had it replaced yet. (2) ABS system failed shortly after purchase and fixed (under warranty-no details from dealer). ABS failed again at 37k miles. Control module replaced. ABS failed again at 117k miles, simultaneous failure of several wheel sensors. ABS system issue at 140k miles - sensors and backing plates (?).”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling
Recalls - 5 campaigns
NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP".
Remedy: REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT NUTS AS WELL AS REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUTS.
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
USE OF IMPROPER PRIMER ON METAL SURFACES OF WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW OPENINGS COULD CAUSE LOW ADHESION TO THE METAL SURFACE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.
Remedy: REMOVE AND REINSTALL GLASS USING PROPER PRIMER.
THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES BREAK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESS.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED FAN ASSEMBLY.
How other years compare
Check your exact S15 by VIN
Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.
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Is the 1991 GMC S15 reliable?
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 GMC S15. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1991 GMC S15 have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.