1994 GMC SONOMA Recalls (6)

Campaign:
97V096001 on 08/20/1997
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
06/30/1993 - 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:
06E041000 on 05/17/2006
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Affected:
7,800
Defect:
Certain r&b, inc. central multiport fuel injection (cmfi) fuel return lines, models help 55163, napa balkamp 700-3270, and the connection 2560001, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the fuel return line has a mechanical bleed valve which was not installed at the proper torque.
Consequence:
A fuel leak can occur at the valve, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
R&b, inc. will notify owners and at the customers request, either replace the fuel line or offer a full refund. the recall began on may 4, 2006. owners may contact r&b, inc. at 215-712-5330.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to r&b, inc. aftermarket cmfi return fuel lines and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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:
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.
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.

1994 GMC SONOMA TSBs (13)

Bulletin:
468306
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
improperly constructed instrument cluster causing erratic temperature gauge readings. *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:
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:
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

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