GMC S15 years to avoid
Across 1980–2001, no single S15 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1991 drew the most complaints; 1984 the fewest.
71
Total complaints
15
Recall campaigns
1980–2001
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every S15 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 6 | 2 | |
| 1993 | 5 | 2 | |
| 1992 | 4 | 3 | |
| 1991 | 12 | 5 | |
| 1990 | 4 | 3 | |
| 1989 | 11 | 3 | |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1987 | 4 | 3 | |
| 1986 | 3 | 3 | |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the GMC S15?
By complaint volume, 1984 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S15 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the GMC S15 have?
Across all model years, the S15 has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 71 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.