1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Recalls (3)

Campaign:
03V093000 on 03/17/2003
Component:
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured:
04/30/1996 - 08/30/1997
Affected:
507,171
Defect:
Certain sport utility vehicles, mini vans, and pickup trucks may develop a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch.
Consequence:
If this were to happen, it could result in an inoperative switch, heat damage to the driver's door, and/or ignition of components in the driver's door and a subsequent vehicle fire without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will install a fused jumper harness to the electric outside rearview mirror switch. owner notification began on april 24, 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 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 03006. 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:
03V159000 on 04/29/2003
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Manufactured:
03/31/1996 - 08/30/1997
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.

1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN TSBs (30)

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:
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:
020525006
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds. *tt
Bulletin:
020525006A
Component:
046000 service brakes, air:antilock
Summary:
Antilock brake (abs) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy. *tt
Bulletin:
02054
Component:
136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Summary:
Special policy adjustment - windshield wiper motor failures. *tt
Bulletin:
03006
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Electric outside rearview mirror switch short circuit. *tt
Bulletin:
031403
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Installing a fuse jumper harness to correct a short circuit in the electric outside rearview mirror switch. *tt *jb
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:
00149C
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. various models including the 1996-1999 p32 and the 1996-2002 gmc c/k truck. *tt
Bulletin:
00149D
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Malfunction indicator lamp on with a p0300 set and a misfire. various models including 1996 - 1999 p32 models. sit bulletin 1416475. *tt
Bulletin:
030730056
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
4l60-e automatic transmission oil pump first and second design identification. *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:
3081
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Service engine soon light and p0300 when towing, cruising uphill or on hard acceleration. *tt
Bulletin:
3276
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
4l80e output carrier thrust washer changes. *tt
Bulletin:
040604088
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module. *tt
Bulletin:
3340
Component:
021244 suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
Summary:
Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. axle differential leak seal shaft. *kb
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
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
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
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
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Bulletin:
PI0969
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on high oil pressure on startup after engine replacement concern.
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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