1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Recalls (5)

Campaign:
92V056000 on 04/22/1992
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
02/29/1992 - 03/30/1992
Affected:
177
Defect:
The pivot bolt holding the brake pedal to its support bracket may be improperly tightened and may not have engaged the locking material on the bolt. the bolt can disengage from the nut.
Consequence:
If the pivot bolt disengages from the nut while thevehicle is in motion, there will be a loss of brake control and could result ina vehicle accident.
Correction:
Dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification.
Notes:
System: brakes.vehicle description: chevrolet and gmc light trucks; model names sierra, yukon,suburban, crew cab, and 3500hd.

Campaign:
93V016000 on 02/03/1993
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
11/30/1986 - 07/31/1992
Affected:
1,702,880
Defect:
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Consequence:
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.
Correction:
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Notes:
System: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions.

Campaign:
93V119000 on 07/25/1993
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Affected:
341,364
Defect:
Severe corrosion due to road salt at the joint of the stamped steel center section and the cast outer section can cause the sections to separate.
Consequence:
Separation of the rotor sections can cause loss ofbraking ability in the affected wheel. this could result in increased stoppingdistance and/or loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Correction:
Replace the front brake rotors with new rotors with a corrosion protection coating. however, if replacement of brake linings are necessary, it will be done at owner's expense since brake linings are normal maintenance items.
Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a "k" or "l", and theseventh character must be "3","4","5","6", or "9".if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. the telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
01I006000 on 07/18/2001
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
05/31/1991 - 08/30/1992
Affected:
255,770
Defect:
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1992-1994 chevrolet and gmc suburbans equipped with vacuum power-brake assist and ebc4 anti-lock brake (abs) modules. these vehicles exhibit poor brake system performance.
Consequence:
This could be attributed to brake pedal feel.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new brake pedal pad. in addition, dealers will inspect the brake-booster output rod and replace it if necessary.
Notes:
Gm has decided to conduct a service campaign to advise owners to have the brake pedal pad replaced on their vehicles.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782, concerning this program.

Campaign:
06E043000 on 05/21/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Affected:
88,303
Defect:
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence:
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Correction:
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN TSBs (12)

Bulletin:
376602A
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
new cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket to correct engine noise condition. *tw
Bulletin:
376105
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
cold engine knock. *tw
Bulletin:
761510
Component:
162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Summary:
Broken rear cargo door hinge (install replacement hinge). *tw
Bulletin:
98865020
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Vehicle leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes or front brake wear not meeting expectations. *yc
Bulletin:
98865020A
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear, especially vehicles that have been used to tow a heavy load. *yc
Bulletin:
990524001
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Some cab chassis, crew cab, and pickup models may exhibit a brake lead / pull and front brake wear. *tt
Bulletin:
990524001A
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Brake lead/pull and front brake wear. *mjs
Bulletin:
01005
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
This special policy product enhancement covers vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and ebc4 abs brake modules exhibitng poor brake system performance / brake system subjective feel. *tt
Bulletin:
01125
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Special policy bulletin regarding product enhancement brake system subjective feel / poor brake system performance. *tt
Bulletin:
01005
Component:
033000 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Summary:
Some vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and ebc4 abs brake modules may comment that their vehicles exhibit poor brake system performance, this may be attributed to brake pedal feel. *slc
Bulletin:
020730024A
Component:
103400 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Summary:
Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt
Bulletin:
990730016A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt

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