1994 GMC C15 Recalls (10)

Campaign:
93V152000 on 09/20/1993
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
06/30/1993 - 07/31/1993
Affected:
70,154
Defect:
The brake pedal push rod retainer is missing, mispositioned or not properly seated.
Consequence:
Brake pedal push rod problems can cause the stop lampswitch and the brake booster push rod to disconnect from the brake pedal,resulting in loss of brake operation, and a vehicle crash could occur withoutprior warning.
Correction:
Inspect vehicles to assure the brake pedal push rod retainer is present and fully seated in its correct position.
Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; linkage.vehicle description: light trucks and vans.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact either the chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc servicecenter at 1-313-456-4547. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
93V216000 on 12/29/1993
Component:
Seats
Affected:
1,375
Defect:
The seats have been assembled without bolts that connect the upper slave hinge to the seat back frame, or without bolts that connect the seat to the seat adjuster. in either case, the vehicles fail to conform to fnvss no. 207, "seating systems."
Consequence:
The missing bolts may cause the driver's seat to becomeloose and in a sudden stop or accident may subject the occupant to increasedrisk of injury.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect seats for missing bolts and install bolts if required.
Notes:
System: interior systems; seat track anchors; fmvss 207.vehicle description: 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickup trucks, extended cab andchassis cab models with bench seat, 60/40 split seat or high back bucket seats.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc service center at1-313-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
94V060000 on 04/12/1994
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Manufactured:
10/31/1993 - 11/30/1993
Affected:
30,148
Defect:
Trucks were assembled with the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut tightened below the specified torque. low torque on this nut may allow the attachment bolt to loosed and subsequently fatigue and break. the bolt breakage can cause the left hand control arm to separate from the frame.
Consequence:
If this occurs, a loss of vehicle control and a crash could result.
Correction:
Dealers will tighten the left-hand lower control arm to frame rear nut to the proper torque specification.
Notes:
System: suspension; independent front control arm; lower.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 in a reasonable amount of time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc at 1-313-456-4547. also, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
94V212000 on 11/01/1994
Component:
Visibility:windshield
Manufactured:
07/31/1994 - 07/31/1994
Affected:
29
Defect:
The windshields were installed with incorrect windshield opening pinch-weld-flange primer. this primer will not properly etch the painted surface of the flange, allowing the windshield to separate from the vehicle during a collision. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 212, "windshield mounting."
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: the separation of the windshield from the vehicle during collision increases the risk of injury for all persons involved.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the windshield and reinstall it using the correct primer.
Notes:
System: visual systems; glass; windshield.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks.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 noncompliance, please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; 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:
95V246000 on 01/01/1996
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
05/31/1992 - 08/31/1994
Affected:
675,661
Defect:
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicle could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Consequence:
If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. these corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Notes:
System: interior; seat track anchors and seat.vehicle description: light duty pickup extended cab trucks equipped with front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats.note: owners who take their vehicle 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:
95V241000 on 01/01/1996
Component:
Seat belts:front
Manufactured:
02/28/1993 - 06/30/1995
Affected:
630,099
Defect:
If both the lap-belt and shoulder-belt energy management loops on the front seat belt assemblies release at or near the same time, acceleration forces can cause the buckle release mechanism to activate and allow the buckle to separate from the latch.
Consequence:
If the buckle released, the system would fail to provide adequate occupant restraint protection.
Correction:
Dealers will remove the stitching that creates the energy management loop in the shoulder belt(s).
Notes:
System: interior; seat belts; front.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, extended cab, equipped withgas engines or 6.5l h.o. turbo diesel engines.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 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:
95V242000 on 01/01/1996
Component:
Seat belts:front
Manufactured:
02/28/1993 - 06/30/1995
Affected:
40
Defect:
These vehicles were built with front seat belt systems with no energy management loops and may not meet the head injury criteria requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupants of these seats may not be properly restrained.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the retractor portion of the seat belt assembly(s) with one having the newly designed energy-management twin-loop system.
Notes:
System: interior; seat belts; front, fmvss no. 208.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks, with extended cabs, and equipped with 6.5l naturally aspirated diesel engines and 6.5l turbo diesel engines.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 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:
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:
96E010000 on 03/28/1996
Component:
Seats
Affected:
2,400
Defect:
The seat recliner to seat frame attaching bolts on these vehicles could loosen, fatigue and fracture, allowing the seat back to suddenly recline.
Consequence:
If this were to occur to the driver's seat, this could result in a sudden loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Dealers will remove all foam and/or fabric sandwiched between the recliner assembly and the seat frame, install washers between the seat recliner and the seat frame at each attachment point, and install new attaching bolts torqued to a higher specification. these corrections will be made to both the driver's and passenger's seats.
Notes:
System: interior; seat track anchors and seat.equipment description: front high-back bucket seats or 60/40 split bench seats provided by vehicle safety systems for installation in light duty pickup extended cab conversion trucks.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 vss at 1-800-742-5043. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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).

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