1997 GMC S15 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1997 GMC S15 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Vehicle Speed Control (2), Seat belts (1), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Airbags (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
07/27/1999 · Vehicle Speed Control · crash · fire
ACCELERATOR SURGED TO HIGHER SPEED. YH
07/27/1999 · Seat belts · crash · fire
SEAT BELT LOOSE. YH
07/27/1999 · Brakes · crash · fire
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED. YH
07/27/1999 · Airbags · crash · fire
AIR BAG NOT DEPLOYED DURING COLLISION. YH
06/25/1998 · Vehicle Speed Control
CONSUMER COMPLAINING THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT DEACCELERATE. WHEN LIFTING FOOT FROM GAS PEDAL TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN SPEED FOR 5 SECONDS UP TO 30 SECONDS BEFORE IT COMES TO A STOP. RPMS GO FROM 2300 UP TO 2400. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP MORE THEN THREE TIMES. CONDITION CANNOT BE FOUND OR CORRECTED. MANUFACTURER NOT…