GMC C15 Recalls

The GMC C15 has been recalled 8 times across the 1995–1996 model years. The most recent recall, from August 10, 1998, covers the tank assembly. Recall repairs are free at any authorized GMC dealer.

8recalls
0do not drive / park outside
2model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Fuel & propulsion system
    225%
  • Seat belts
    225%
  • Seats
    113%
  • Suspension
    113%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    113%
  • Steering
    113%

1996 GMC C15 recalls (5)

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

NHTSA recall 98V-187 · Aug 10, 1998 · 55,272 vehicles

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.

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.

Seats

NHTSA recall 97V-037 · Mar 7, 1997 · 624,433 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 96V-057 · Apr 4, 1996 · 379,004 vehicles

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."

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.

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Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 95V-243 · Dec 28, 1995 · 623 vehicles

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

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel rail assembly and replace any fuel rail assembly with a julian date code of 95318 through 95338.

1995 GMC C15 recalls (6)

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

NHTSA recall 98V-187 · Aug 10, 1998 · 55,272 vehicles

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.

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.

Seats

NHTSA recall 97V-037 · Mar 7, 1997 · 624,433 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will install a protector cover over the recliner mechanism.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA recall 96V-057 · Apr 4, 1996 · 379,004 vehicles

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."

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.

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

NHTSA recall 96V-004 · Jan 2, 1996 · 3,047 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will torque the suspect fasteners to the proper specifications.

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Seat belts › Front

NHTSA recall 95V-242 · Dec 13, 1995 · 40 vehicles

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."

Remedy: Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.

Seat belts › Front

NHTSA recall 95V-241 · Dec 13, 1995 · 630,099 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the GMC C15 have?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the GMC C15 across 2 model years.

How do I know if my GMC C15 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.