Does the 1983 GMC S15 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1983 GMC S15 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1983 GMC S15?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1983 GMC S15 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1983 GMC S15. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your GMC been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A GMC dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1983 GMC S15 recalls, newest first

May 24, 2006NHTSA 06E04900027,176 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 18, 1984NHTSA 84V07300035,919 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Manual transmission › Lubricant

Summary: Rear wheels may lock suddenly due to insufficient lubrication between mainshaft and first gear.
Remedy: Dealer will replace transmission fluid with a blended fluid and in addition, will update the maintenance schedule.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1983 GMC S15 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other GMC S15 years

Other 1983 GMC models

Questions

Does the 1983 GMC S15 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1983 GMC S15 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1983 GMC S15?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.