1994 GMC K15 Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1994 GMC K15. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 95V246000Dec 21, 1995675,661 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: GMC K15 1993–1994, Chevrolet C10 1993–1994, GMC C15 1993–1994 +9 more

  Reported issue: The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.

  Possible 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 vehicle accident.

  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. These corrections will be made to both the driver's and…

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• 94V212000Oct 26, 199429 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield
  Covers: GMC K15 1994, C15 1994, Chevrolet C20 1994 +5 more

  Reported issue: The windshields were installed with incorrect windshield opening pinch-weld-flange primer. This primer will not properly etch the painted surface of the flange, allowing the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 212, "windshield mounting."

  Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: the separation of the windshield from the vehicle during collision increases the risk of injury for all persons involved.

  Remedy: Dealers will remove the windshield and reinstall it using the correct primer.

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• 94V060000Apr 5, 199430,148 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
  Covers: GMC K15 1994, C15 1994, Chevrolet C20 1994 +9 more

  Reported issue: Trucks were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut tightened below the specified torque. Low torque on this nut may allow the attachment bolt to loosed and subsequently fatigue and break. The bolt breakage can cause the left hand control arm to separate from the frame.

  Possible consequence: If this occurs, a loss of vehicle control and a crash could result.

  Remedy: Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.

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• 93V216000Dec 14, 19931,375 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats
  Covers: GMC K15 1994, C15 1994, Chevrolet C20 1994 +9 more

  Reported issue: The seats have been assembled without bolts that connect the upper slave hinge to the seat back frame, or without bolts that connect the seat to the seat adjuster. In either case, the vehicles fail to conform to fnvss no. 207, "seating systems."

  Possible consequence: The missing bolts may cause the driver's seat to becomeloose and in a sudden stop or accident may subject the occupant to increasedrisk of injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect seats for missing bolts and install bolts if required.

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• 93V152000Sep 15, 199370,154 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
  Covers: GMC K15 1994, C15 1994, Chevrolet C20 1994 +11 more

  Reported issue: The brake pedal push rod retainer is missing, mispositioned or not properly seated.

  Possible consequence: Brake pedal push rod problems can cause the stop lampswitch and the brake booster push rod to disconnect from the brake pedal,resulting in loss of brake operation, and a vehicle crash could occur withoutprior warning.

  Remedy: Inspect vehicles to assure the brake pedal push rod retainer is present and fully seated in its correct position.

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