How many recalls does the 1992 GMC C15 have?

The 1992 GMC C15 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1992 GMC C15 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 1992 GMC C15?

Of 7 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seats.

1992 GMC C15 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1992 GMC C15 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 61,976 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seats. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEATS 99V130000 1999-05-20 59,381 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EXTENDED-CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-BACK BUCKET SEATS. THE SEAT RECLINER TO FRAME ATTACHING BOLTS CAN LOOSEN, FATIGUE, AND FRACTURE ALLOWING THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE.

Consequence

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, THIS COULD RESULT IN A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE ALL FOAM AND/OR FABRIC SANDWICHED BETWEEN THE RECLINER ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT FRAME, INSTALL WASHERS BETWEEN THE SEAT RECLINER AND THE SEAT FRAME AT EACH ATTACHMENT POINT, AND INSTALL NEW ATTACHING BOLTS TORQUED TO A HIGHER SPECIFICATION.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 94V044001 1994-04-05 2,595 affected

Defect

VEHICLES ALTERED BY PAS, INC. HAVE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL TANKS THAT CAN DEVELOP STRESS CORROSION, WHICH CRACK THE E-GLASS WRAPPING. THIS STRESS CORROSION CRACKING CAN LEAD TO TANK RUPTURES.

Consequence

IF THE TANK RUPTURES, PERSONAL INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN OR NEAR THE VEHICLE MAY OCCUR.

Remedy

GM IS OFFERING TO EXCHANGE THESE VEHICLES WITH A COMPARABLY EQUIPPED 1994 GASOLINE 1/2 OR 3/4 TON GM PICKUP. IF THE OWNER CHOOSES NOT TO EXCHANGE THE NATURAL GAS VEHICLE, GM WILL REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.

Complaints by component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SEATS

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Total complaints7

What owners report

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

“The vehicle after being driven for two hours just stalled and lost all power. Please describe. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · reported 1996-01-23

“Automatic transmission caught fire while driving vehicle. Tt”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1995-11-07

“Engine compartment fire, possible caused by electrical wiring failure. Tt”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 1995-10-05

“The bolt that holds the front passenger seat just broke off. Please describe. Tt”

SEATS · reported 1995-07-18

“Driver bucket seat back collapsed intermittently. Frame not of sufficent strength.”

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER · reported 1995-02-27

“The steering column broke while driving in between impact. Please describe. Tt”

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · reported 1992-01-25

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 1992 GMC C15 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.