- 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
1990 GMC S15 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 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
1990 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
- 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.
- The problem
- The engine cooling fan blades break as a result of fatigue and/or vehicle induced stress.
- The risk
- If the blade breakage occurs while the hood is open, aperson working under the hood or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struckand injured by the blade segment.
- The fix
- INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED FAN ASSEMBLY.
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GMC S15: every year compared
All S15 years1990 GMC S15 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 GMC S15 | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 1990 GMC 1500 | 8 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1990 GMC C1500 | 7 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1990 GMC C2500 | 5 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1990 GMC C Series(light) | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1990 GMC C15 | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1990 GMC C Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
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.
Questions about the 1990 GMC S15
Does the 1990 GMC S15 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1990 GMC S15: exterior lighting (May 2006); exterior lighting (March 2006); fan (January 1993). 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 1990 GMC S15 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 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 1990 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