Abs system activates prematurly causing ABS motor engagement. This leads to brake pedal pulsations and consequently complete pedal excursion. The vehicle at this point reacts as if it will not stop! There are no warning indications when the incident occurs nor are thare any hard or soft codes set stored in the computer. The vehicle returns to normal stopping operation untill this bazar occurance happens again. It is highly intermittant and seems to follow a temperature relationship. The longer the vehicle is driven,the frequency of events increases.when this happens,it leads one to believe that the vehicle will "not stop" because stopping distance increases dramatically. This does not have anything to do with an ABS recall that has been performed effectly by my dealer. The problem existed prior to the manufacturers recall and continues to exist today. I fear that this will have severe consequences and will ultimately lead to catastrophic brake failure. All brake related hardware and peripherals check out fine as per my expert techmicians. My conclusion is that the ABS hydralic control is faulty in my vehicle and many others. Please help as I would not want to see this turn into a firestone/ford disaster.
The worst 1992 GMC S15 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility2
- Brakes1
- Lights1
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- Visibility2
- Brakes1
- Lights1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- The engine cooling fan blades break as a result of fatigue and/or vehicle induced stress.
- Risk
- If the blade breakage occurs while the hood is open, aperson working under the hood or in the vicinity of the vehicle could be struckand injured by the blade segment.
- Remedy
- Install a newly designed fan assembly.
Recall number 93V008000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
EA94029
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 GMC S15 1
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What 1992 GMC S15 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Windshield wipers failed for no apparent reason, could affect visibility during inclement weather or night driving.
When activating the blinkers, the windshield wipers will activate at the same time.
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Is the 1992 GMC S15 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1992 GMC S15, 3.0 times a typical S15 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 GMC S15?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1992 GMC S15 have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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