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1983 GMC T15 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1983 GMC T15 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1983 compare to other T15 years?

T15 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1983 highlighted1 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints
T15 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1983 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1983 GMC T15 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

83V107000BrakesOctober 13, 1983 · 13,181 units

Defect

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.

1983 GMC T15 — common questions

Is the 1983 GMC T15 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1983 GMC T15 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1983 GMC T15. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.