1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Recalls (6)

Campaign:
95I005000 on 02/13/1996
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
07/31/1993 - 06/30/1994
Affected:
60,000
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, vans and motorhomes equipped with electronically fuel injected 6.5l diesel engine. this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation part 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. the campaign will improve the overall driveability of these vehicles.
Consequence:
Certain vehicles can exhibit some driveability concerns such as poor throttle response, stalling, misfire, poor hot or cold starting, extended cranking of a hot engine, or stalling after start. trucks with manualtransmissions can exhibit poor acceleration from start or could stall during deceleration.
Correction:
Dealers will install some recently developed enhancements which will improve the overall driveability of these vehicles.
Notes:
General motors has decided to conduct a safety improvement service campaign to improve the driveability of these vehicles. owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Campaign:
99V025000 on 02/07/1999
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake light
Manufactured:
02/28/1993 - 09/29/1994
Affected:
988,587
Defect:
Vehicle description: pickup trucks, crew cabs, utility trucks and sport utility vehicles. these vehicles were built with the polarity of the wiring for the zero adjust brake switch reversed from what was specified on the switch drawing. with the reversed polarity, the contacts in the brake switch can wear out prematurely. the brake switch will perform normally until the brake switch contacts wear out, resulting in loss of the brake lamps without any warning to the driver.
Consequence:
This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and could lead to a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the brake switch and reverse the wiring.
Notes:
Owner notification began april 12, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
98V150001 on 02/10/1999
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
07/31/1994 - 05/30/1996
Affected:
1,557,585
Defect:
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Consequence:
This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 15, 1998.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01I006000 on 07/18/2001
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
02/28/1993 - 09/29/1994
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:
03V159000 on 04/29/2003
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
02/28/1994 - 11/29/1995
Affected:
1,755,876
Defect:
On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. the windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Consequence:
If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. owner notification began on june 19, 2003. 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, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 03023.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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.

1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN TSBs (18)

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:
98043
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Product recall campaign involving windshield wiper motor replacement. *tt
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:
02054
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt
Bulletin:
02054
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Windshield wiper failure due to cracked boulder joints on the controller circuit board. this special policy covers the condition for a period of seven years or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first from the date the vehicle was originally p
Bulletin:
01349A
Component:
093000 fuel system, other:fuel injection system
Summary:
6.5l l49 l56 l57 l65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. models p32/p42 1994-1999 included. *tt
Bulletin:
990730016A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt
Bulletin:
3005
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
93-00 full size utilities (gmt 400 old style only) ac blows warm and the high side pressure is too high. *mj
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are delco theftlock. technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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