How many recalls does the 1989 GMC S15 have?

The 1989 GMC S15 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1989 GMC S15 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1989 GMC S15?

Of 11 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1989 GMC S15 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 GMC S15 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 215,052 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 93V008000 1993-01-14 215,052 affected

Defect

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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

SEATS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SUSPENSION:REAR

Total complaints11

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I bought a 1989 jimmy s15 last year. Drom the repair bills that came with the truck the previous owner had this truck in the shop countless times for surging. Whenever I am stopped at a light etc- the truck surges forward. I am afraid of an accident, especailly with my my grandchildren in the…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2004-05-23

“Consumer had vehicle serviced several times for the front left blinker. For some reason the outside blinker stopped working even though the inside signal on dashboard still worked. *ak *nm”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · reported 2003-12-01

“Failure of the heater core resulted in poor visibility and near accident when a thick yellow sticky gas/fluid came out of vents and coated the inside of the windshield while trying to defrost. Mjs”

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE · reported 1999-09-01

“Air condition failed due to faulty blower motor assembly. Mjs”

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER · reported 1999-08-30

“Thermostat failed causing vehicle to overheat. Mjs”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY · reported 1999-07-26

“Rear suspension replaced. *sd”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 1996-02-08

“Seat belt released during an accident,driver was thrown approximately 50 feet from vehicle, resulting in a fatality. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1995-06-04

“Brakes locked up, causing vehicle to lose control/skid. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS · reported 1995-06-04

Defect investigations

Investigation EA94029 Opened 1994-07-29 · closed 1996-07-31

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

AN ALLEGED MALFUNCTION IN THE ATLERNATOR RESULTING IN ENGINE COMPARTMET FIRES.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 GMC S15 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.