- The problem
- The locking screw that retains the pinion shaft in place in the differential could come loose. The pinion shaft turns the gears inside the differential that rotate the drive axles and rear wheels. If the locking screw comes loose, it could damage other components or jam in the gears. If the pinion shaft comes loose, the rear wheels may no longer power the vehicle.
- The fix
- The dealer will replace the differential lock screw at no charge.
Vehicle safety record
1982 GMC C15 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 GMC C15 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 1983 for the differential unit.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical C15 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 GMC C15 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On the involved vehicles, the rear brake drum balance weights may interfere with the aluminum wheels. This contact could cause the wheel lug nuts to loosen, leading to wheel stud failure. This could allow separation of the wheel and tire from the vehicle.
- The fix
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, modify the rear brake drum balance weights without charge to owner.
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Does the 1982 GMC C15 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1982 GMC C15: differential unit (April 1983); lugs / nuts / bolts / studs (December 1982). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1982 GMC C15 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 GMC C15 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical GMC C15 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC C15 years have the most complaints?
1995 (10), 1993 (7), 1994 (7). See every GMC C15 year compared.
What should I do if my 1982 GMC C15 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data