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GMC C15 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints for the GMC C15, covering model years 1995 to 1996. The 1995 model year drew the most complaints (10), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 8 recall campaigns on file
  • 14 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (1995–1996)
  • most complaints: 1995 (10 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5 complaints)
  • latest recall 98V187000 (reported Aug 10, 1998)
  • 3 complaints reporting a crash (21.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 1 complaint reporting an injury (7.1%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

GMC C15 complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1995 model year has the most complaints: 10 of 14, or 71.4%. Next come 1996 (4).

GMC C15 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
GMC C15 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995103010
199640000
All model years143010

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported GMC C15 components

top 7 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often, in 5 complaints (35.7% of all 14), followed by Seats (3) and Vehicle Speed Control (2).

Components named most often in GMC C15 complaints (top 7)
Components named most often in GMC C15 complaints (top 7)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic535.7%
Seats321.4%
Vehicle Speed Control214.3%
Air Bags17.1%
Power Train17.1%
Seat Belts17.1%
Steering17.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

GMC C15 recalls

8 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name C15, newest first. The 8 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 1996. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (6).

  • 8 recall campaigns
GMC C15 recall campaigns covering each model year
1995: 6 campaigns1996: 5 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 98V187000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model years 1995–1996

    Vehicle description: crew cab pickup trucks. The front, inner corner of the fuel tank can contact the body sill either intermittently or constantly. This movement can cause a discernible noise and, over time, can wear a hole in or crack the fuel tank at point of contact.

    Consequence:
    This condition can result in fuel leakage and a distinct fuel odor if the tank were filled above the level of the hole or crack. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the fuel tank for wear and, either install a spacer between the fuel tank and the front crossmember, or if necessary, replace the fuel tank.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 97V037000

    Reported

    Seats

    Model years 1995–1996

    Vehicle description: extended cab and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with reclining seats and the easy-entry feature. These vehicles exhibit a condition in which a pinch point exists in the recliner mechanism that can trap and pinch a person's hand or finger(s) when the easy-entry feature is activated.

    Consequence:
    This pinching can cut the hand or possibly sever the finger(s) without prior warning.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 96V082000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly › U-Bolt, Leaf Spring to Axle

    Model year 1996

    The four u-bolts nuts on either side of the rear axle were under-torqued.

    Consequence:
    Vehicle usage could cause the nuts to loosen and eventually fall off the u-bolt. This could result in sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will check the u-bolt nut torque and re-torque any loose u-bolts to specification.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 96V057000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model years 1995–1996

    These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 124, "accelerator control systems."

    Consequence:
    Consequence of non-compliance: the engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 96V004000

    Reported

    Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

    Model year 1995

    The steering column upper intermediate-shaft nut may not be torqued to proper specifications. The nut could loosen and detach allowing the through-bolt that secures the upper intermediate-shaft to the lower steering column shaft joint to fall out.

    Consequence:
    This loose engagement can provide noticeable noise and abnormal steering feeling to the driver and, if left unattended, the steering shafts can separate resulting in a loss of steering control.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 95V243000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 1996

    Certain trucks have fuel rail assemblies with an improperly crimped end retainer clip that results in a fuel leak.

    Consequence:
    If fuel leakage occurs and an ignition source is present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 95V242000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front

    Model year 1995

    These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of FMVSS No. 208, "occupant crash protection."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 95V241000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front

    Model year 1995

    If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.

    Consequence:
    If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

GMC C15 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the GMC C15 have?

NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns for the GMC C15, covering model years 1995 to 1996. The most recent, 98V187000, was reported on August 10, 1998 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 1995 model year is covered by the most campaigns (6).

Which GMC C15 model year has the most complaints?

The 1995 model year, with 10 of the 14 complaints in NHTSA’s file (71.4%). The next is 1996 (4). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common GMC C15 complaint?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the component named most often: 5 complaints, or 35.7% of all 14. Seats (3) and Vehicle Speed Control (2) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my GMC C15?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a GMC dealer.

How many GMC C15 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 14 complaints, 3 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other GMC models

8 models · most complaints first

The GMC models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the GMC VIN decoder with every GMC model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • GMC Sierra 1500 1995–2026 · 60 recalls · 8,852 complaints
  • GMC Acadia 2007–2026 · 38 recalls · 5,557 complaints
  • GMC Yukon 1995–2026 · 74 recalls · 4,874 complaints
  • GMC Sierra 1995–2017 · 52 recalls · 3,585 complaints
  • GMC Terrain 2010–2026 · 22 recalls · 3,110 complaints
  • GMC Envoy 1995–2009 · 27 recalls · 2,459 complaints
  • GMC Yukon XL 1999–2026 · 54 recalls · 2,403 complaints
  • GMC Jimmy 1995–2004 · 18 recalls · 1,869 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.