1994 CHEVROLET S10 Recalls (8)

Campaign:
94V014000 on 01/30/1994
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Manufactured:
02/28/1993 - 12/31/1993
Affected:
117,200
Defect:
The fuel tank filler pipes were not manufactured to specification which caused loss of fuel between the fuel tank filler pipe and the vent tube during a test. the loss of fuel was in excess of the amount permitted by fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: if a vehicle crash were to occur, it may cause the joint between the fuel tank filler pipes and the vent tube to crack. if the vehicle overturned, fuel leakage would occur, which could result in a post-crash fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe on these vehicles.
Notes:
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; pipe; filler; neck.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc service center at 1-313-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
94V228000 on 11/29/1994
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
05/31/1993 - 11/30/1993
Affected:
30,263
Defect:
A vacuum hose can detach from the power brake booster check valve as a result of engine backfire.
Consequence:
This can result in increased engine idle and loss of power brake assist after depletion of the booster vacuum reserve.
Correction:
Dealers will install a clamp on the power brake booster assist.
Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; power assist; check valve.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 2.2 l engines.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact chevrolet at1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-810-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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:
97V096001 on 08/20/1997
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
02/28/1993 - 07/29/1994
Affected:
586,058
Defect:
Vehicle description: extended cab pickup trucks equipped with 60/40 front bench seats and extended cab pickup trucks and 2-door utility vehicles equipped with manual locking recliner bucket seats. the outboard safety belt webbing on the driver's and/or passenger's seat can separate during a frontal impact.
Consequence:
If a separation occurred and there were secondary crash events or vehicle rollover, there would be no belt restraint of the occupant and increased injuries could occur.
Correction:
Dealers will install a protective cover over the recliner mechanism.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin during september 1997. 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
99I006000 on 07/20/1999
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Affected:
2,400,000
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: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, or minivans equipped with 3-sensor abs (antilock braking system) ebc4 units.
Consequence:
These vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during abs stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the abs unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the abs on these surfaces.
Notes:
On vehicles which required the computer program to be modified, owner notification has began.for vehicles which require a new computer module, gm has scheduled owner notificatiion to begin during the last week of may 2000.a phased mailing will be required, with the last mailing scheduled to be completed by december 2000.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
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:
07E021000 on 03/11/2007
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Affected:
742
Defect:
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Consequence:
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.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:
09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
42,540
Defect:
Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1994 CHEVROLET S10 TSBs (18)

Bulletin:
468306
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
improperly constructed instrument cluster causing erratic temperature gauge readings. *tw
Bulletin:
476149
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
oil pressure gauge reading concerns. *tw
Bulletin:
476522
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
backfire on acceleration. *tw
Bulletin:
94266
Component:
033000 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist
Summary:
product safety campaign 94-c-61 - campaign announcement to recall certain 1994 s-truck pick-up models to correct the vacuum hose detatchment from the brake booster check valve as a result of an engine backfire. *tw
Bulletin:
567301
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
clutch pedal squeak noise. *tw
Bulletin:
376105
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
cold engine knock. *tw
Bulletin:
461602A
Component:
221200 seats:front assembly:recliner
Summary:
rear seat rattles/looseness (install rear seat latch). *tw
Bulletin:
576503
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
light surge at highway speeds during light throttle. *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:
GM569002
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
stepper motor cruise control will not resume or reset (replace smcc module). *tw
Bulletin:
576510
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
576503
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
776001
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature knock, rattle or tap noise from the engine before the engine has reached operating
Bulletin:
776001
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or under light load conditions at operating temperature (replace piston and/or rod assemblies). ak
Bulletin:
240699
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Subject regarding abs 3-sensor ebc4 - special policy. *tt
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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