Gmc S15 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
13 distinct recall campaigns
95,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1982 to 2001 model years. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 30 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 30.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 3.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 5 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 6; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 5; Electrical System: 2; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 26 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 10; 1996: 5; 2000: 6; 2001: 2; 2002: 1; 2004: 3; 2005: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 966419 · 1995-06-07 (June 7, 1995)
BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL/SKID. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 966419 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 973363 · 1995-10-13 (October 13, 1995)
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE, RENDERING ABS INOPERATIVE, WITHOUT WARNING. TT ELECTRONICS INSIDE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND THE UNIT WAS NOT SERVICABLE. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 973363 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 717638 · 2000-01-20 (January 20, 2000)
TILT STEERING AND COLUMN LOOSE. YOU CAN WOBBLE THE STEERING WHEEL ONE INCH. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 717638 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 745125 · 2001-05-09 (May 9, 2001)
FUEL TANK LEAKING AROUND SEAM. HAS THERE BEEN ANY RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM? MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE THIS YEAR GMC JIMMY HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 745125 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
1985: 0; 1986: 2; 1987: 1; 1988: 0; 1989: 1; 1990: 1; 1991: 3; 1992: 1; 1993: 0; 1994: 2; 1995: 1; 1996: 1; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2001: 0