- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1982 GMC S15 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1982 GMC S15 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2006 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical S15 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1982 GMC S15 recalls 3
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
- Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid. Consequence of defect: a loss of brake fluid leads to loss of rear brake action, creating the potential for an accident. Front brakes would remain operational.
- The fix
- Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating.
- The problem
- Rear wheels may lock suddenly due to insufficient lubrication between mainshaft and first gear.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace transmission fluid with a blended fluid and in addition, will update the maintenance schedule.
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No complaints about the 1982 GMC S15 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1982 GMC S15 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1982 GMC S15: exterior lighting (May 2006); wheel cylinders (April 1985); lubricant (June 1984). 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 S15 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1982 GMC S15 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical GMC S15 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.
What should I do if my 1982 GMC S15 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