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1987 GMC S15 Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 1987 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

1987 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

Exterior lighting

06E04900027,176 vehicles affected

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.

Exterior lighting

06E02600061,944 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
The fix
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.

Steering: tie rod assembly

87V02100060 vehicles affected

The problem
Inner tie rod to relay rod nuts on steering linkage may be iimproperly torqued and not crimped.
The risk
Loss of one or both nuts could lead to inner tie roddisengagement, which could result in loss of steering control and a truckcrash.
The fix
REPLACE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY.

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GMC S15: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19910500-F
19900300-D
19890300-D
19880200-C
19870300-D
19860300-D
19850100-B
19840200-C
19830200-C
All S15 years

1987 GMC S15 vs rivals

VehicleComplaintsRecallsCrashesGrade
1987 GMC S15030D
1987 GMC C2500100ACompare
1987 GMC G Series100ACompare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

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Questions about the 1987 GMC S15

Does the 1987 GMC S15 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1987 GMC S15: exterior lighting (May 2006); exterior lighting (March 2006); tie rod assembly (February 1987). 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 1987 GMC S15 had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 1987 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 1987 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

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