1993 CHEVROLET S10 Recalls (6)

Campaign:
93V105000 on 06/21/1993
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
11/30/1992 - 11/30/1992
Affected:
409
Defect:
The outboard rear safety belt assembly will not release the webbing from the retracted position. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence:
If the outboard rear safety belt assembly will notrelease the webbing from the retracted position, safety belt use for the seatoccupant is impossible, increasing the risk of injury in an accident.
Correction:
Replace any belt that does not freely extend from the retracted position.
Notes:
System: interior systems, fmvss 209.vehicle description: 2-door compact utility trucks with folding rear seats.

Campaign:
96V195000 on 10/16/1996
Component:
Steering:gear box:shaft sector
Manufactured:
12/31/1986 - 01/29/1995
Affected:
144,598
Defect:
The intermediate steering shaft loosens at the steering shaft to steering gear coupling. with this looseness, the yoke pinch bolt can wear on the splines of the shaft until there is no longer an interference between the splines and the bolt.
Consequence:
This condition can cause body to chassis movement allowing the steering shaft to separate from the steering gear which can result in a loss of steering control.
Correction:
Dealers will retorque the upper and lower bolts to correct specifications.
Notes:
Vehicle description:postal vehicles only. owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during late october 1996. note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
99V193000 on 07/20/1999
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Affected:
1,125,749
Defect:
Vehicle description: certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with abs (antilock braking system) manufactured from september 1989 through august 1996. under certain driving conditions the switch which signals the abs system whether the vehicle is in 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive can malfunction causing increased stopping distances during abs stops while in the two-wheel drive mode.
Consequence:
If this occurred at a time when minimum stopping distance was required, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will replace or repair the 4-wheel/2-wheel drive switch.
Notes:
The first phase of owner notification letters began may 31, 2000,with the last mailing completed by october 2000. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
06E026000 on 03/22/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
61,944
Defect:
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain 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.
Correction:
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."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.

Campaign:
06E049000 on 06/04/2006
Component:
Exterior lighting
Affected:
27,176
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the vehicle manufacturers.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."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.

Campaign:
08E050000 on 08/13/2008
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
1,921
Defect:
K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. 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.

1993 CHEVROLET S10 TSBs (10)

Bulletin:
476149
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
oil pressure gauge reading concerns. *tw
Bulletin:
94269
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
letter announcing the re-issue of product campaign 93-c-52. *tw
Bulletin:
01423
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
95-c-52 campaign bulletin. *tw
Bulletin:
376105
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
cold engine knock. *tw
Bulletin:
9310A343
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
front door side glass binding/track disengagement. *tw
Bulletin:
461602A
Component:
221200 seats:front assembly:recliner
Summary:
rear seat rattles/looseness (install rear seat latch). *tw
Bulletin:
GM161514
Component:
171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:
end gate latch rattle (install revised striker). *tw
Bulletin:
GM561204
Component:
162800 structure:body:hood
Summary:
water leak at the a/c recirculation door (install new hood hinge seal). *tw
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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