Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1991 GMC S15. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
- Summary
- THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES BREAK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE AND/OR VEHICLE INDUCED STRESS.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED FAN ASSEMBLY.
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER
- Summary
- NUTS USED TO ATTACH LOWER CONTROL ARMS, REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD "STRIP".
- Consequence
- STRIPPING OF THE NUTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION COULD REDUCECLAMP LOAD ON LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ARM TO DETACH, RESULTINGIN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT NUTS AS WELL AS REAR SPRING AND SHACKLE, AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUTS.
VISUAL SYSTEMS:GLASS:WINDSHIELD
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW GLASS WOULD NOT PREVENT THEEJECTION OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUSINJURIES AND FATALITIES.
- Remedy
- REMOVE AND REINSTALL GLASS USING PROPER PRIMER.
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Owner complaints (8)
8 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 6 | 75% |
| Seat belts | 2 | 25% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 12.5% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 12.5% |
| Power train | 1 | 12.5% |
How 1991 compares with other S15 years
Best and worst S15 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 8 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 8 | 3 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1991 GMC S15 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1991 GMC S15 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 93V008000 (engine), 90V193000 (suspension), 90V107000 (visibility). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1991 GMC S15 problems?
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (6), Seat belts (2), Electrical system (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1991 S15 compare with other years?
Among the 1987–1996 GMC S15 model years at least five years old, the 1988 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 1991 the most (8). The 1991 drew 8. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.