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GMC T15 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 4 model years of the GMC T15 (1983–1991).

6
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1984
year with most recalls

Pick your GMC T15 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 GMC T1520
1986 GMC T1520
1984 GMC T1520
1983 GMC T1510

All GMC T15 recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a GMC T15, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 90V193000 Reported 237 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Nuts used to attach lower control arms, rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorbers do not meet specifications and could "strip".

    Remedy: Replace lower control arm attachment nuts as well as rear spring and shackle, and rear shock absorber nuts.

    Model years: 1991

  2. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 90V107000 Reported 181 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Use of improper primer on metal surfaces of windshield and side window openings could cause low adhesion to the metal surface and would not provide retention required by FMVSS 212.

    Remedy: Remove and reinstall glass using proper primer.

    Model years: 1991

  3. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 86V140000 Reported 10,064 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tire and wheel information on certification label may be incorrect. Consequence of defect: trucks fail to comply with FMVSS 120.

    Remedy: Install certified label with correct information.

    Model years: 1986

  4. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 86V131000 Reported 106,111 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. Consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without…

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

    Model years: 1986

  5. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 84V011000 Reported 76,586 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

    Model years: 1984

  6. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V107000 Reported 13,181 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The right front crossover pipe, which carries brake hydraulic fluid, may break and leak fluid. This occurs when the right front fender skirt contacts the pipe and vibration causes the pipe to wear through.

    Remedy: If the position and clearance of the brake pipe are incorrect, the fender skirt will be adjusted and a replacement pipe will be installed.

    Model years: 1983, 1984

Other GMC models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.