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Common 1989 Chevrolet Blazer problems
The 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is known for several common problems that have been reported by owners. These issues include:
- Defective distributor: Internal defects within the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer distributor can affect the way the engine operates. Some drivers have reported that their vehicle ran rough or stalled, which could damage the engine. They were forced to either overhaul the distributor or replace the faulty ignition part as soon as possible.
- Inaccurate fuel gauge: A faulty fuel gauge is a commonly reported issue in the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. This problem tends to show up in the 2000 Blazer, but it can also affect earlier models.
- Transmission failure: Transmission problems are common in the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer, with some owners reporting hard shifting from one gear to another. This issue can be caused by a shift solenoid or a problem with the transmission itself.
- Starting issues: Some 1989 Chevrolet Blazer owners have reported problems with starting their vehicle. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including a faulty fuel pump, a bad ignition coil, or a problem with the starter motor.
- Wiring and fuse issues: Wiring and fuse problems are common in the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. Some owners have reported issues with blown fuses, faulty wiring, and malfunctioning electrical systems.
- Check engine light: The check engine light is a common issue in the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. This problem can be caused by a variety of factors, including faulty sensors, a problem with the catalytic converter, or a problem with the engine itself.
- Power steering issues: Some 1989 Chevrolet Blazer owners have reported problems with the power steering system. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including a faulty power steering pump, a problem with the steering rack, or a problem with the power steering hoses.
- Suspension issues: Suspension problems are common in the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. Some owners have reported issues with the shocks, struts, and other suspension components.
- Body and paint issues: Body and paint problems are common in the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. Some owners have reported issues with rust, chipping paint, and other cosmetic issues.
It is important to note that these issues are not necessarily indicative of all 1989 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles. However, they are common problems that have been reported by owners of this vehicle. If you are experiencing any of these issues with your 1989 Chevrolet Blazer, it is recommended that you take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic for further diagnosis and repair.
What is the most common problem on a Chevy Blazer?
Here are the most commonly reported Chevrolet Blazer problems:
- “Shift to Park” Error Message On Display. ...
- Fuel Pump Failure. ...
- Faulty Distributor. ...
- Fuel Gauge Doesn't Show Accurate Readings. ...
- Cooling System Issues. ...
- Transmission Failure. ...
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) System Control Module Failure. ...
- Gas Cap Issues.
Is the Chevrolet Blazer a reliable car?
Consumer Reports has dropped its “recommended” rating from the Chevy Blazer crossover and five other vehicle models based on its 2023 Auto Survey results, which indicate the Blazer is currently offering owners below-average reliability.
What is the best year for the Chevy Blazer?
The Top 5 Chevrolet Blazers In History
- 1973 Chevrolet K5 Blazer: Dynamic and Defined.
- 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer: An Old-School Classic.
- 1994 Chevrolet Blazer: The Last Blazing Giant.
- 2001 Chevrolet Blazer: The Ultimate Road-Going Hauler.
- 2005 Chevrolet Blazer: Easygoing and Practical.
How long do Chevy Blazer engines last?
According to Motor and Wheels, well-taken care of Chevy Blazers can be expected to last 200,000 miles. For many drivers, that's nearly 20 years of use! If you average 15,000 miles per year, you can expect the Chevy Blazer to serve you for 13 years or more before the vehicle requires major repairs.
What is the most common problem on a Chevy Blazer?
Here are the most commonly reported Chevrolet Blazer problems:
- “Shift to Park” Error Message On Display. ...
- Fuel Pump Failure. ...
- Faulty Distributor. ...
- Fuel Gauge Doesn't Show Accurate Readings. ...
- Cooling System Issues. ...
- Transmission Failure. ...
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) System Control Module Failure. ...
- Gas Cap Issues.
Is the Chevrolet Blazer a reliable car?
Consumer Reports has dropped its “recommended” rating from the Chevy Blazer crossover and five other vehicle models based on its 2023 Auto Survey results, which indicate the Blazer is currently offering owners below-average reliability.
What is the best year for the Chevy Blazer?
The Top 5 Chevrolet Blazers In History
- 1973 Chevrolet K5 Blazer: Dynamic and Defined.
- 1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer: An Old-School Classic.
- 1994 Chevrolet Blazer: The Last Blazing Giant.
- 2001 Chevrolet Blazer: The Ultimate Road-Going Hauler.
- 2005 Chevrolet Blazer: Easygoing and Practical.
How long do Chevy Blazer engines last?
According to Motor and Wheels, well-taken care of Chevy Blazers can be expected to last 200,000 miles. For many drivers, that's nearly 20 years of use! If you average 15,000 miles per year, you can expect the Chevy Blazer to serve you for 13 years or more before the vehicle requires major repairs.
1989 Chevrolet Blazer car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Blazer problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
- Seat belts problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1989 Chevrolet Blazer vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1989 Chevrolet Blazer
The NHTSA has received 42 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1989 Chevrolet Blazer vehicles.
2017-09-29
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-09-07
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: BRAKE AND FUEL LINES ROTTED AWAY FUEL LEAKING LOST OF BRAKES AND BRAKE FLUIDS GAS TANK RUSTED AND LEAKING FUEL FLOOR RUSTED AWAY SEATS BROKE LOOSE OF MOUNTS
2007-01-12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-12
- VIN: 1GNCS18Z8K8
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE A 89' S10 BLAZER THAT HAS HAD THE FRONT FAN DETACH, I REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND RADIATOR (DUE TO THE FAN COMING OF IT CUT INTO THE RADIATOR) AND THE SERPENTINE BELT. AFTER FIXING THE PROBLEM IT OCCURRED AGAIN. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR ANY INFORMATION AND FOUND ON YOUR WEBSITE THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE YEAR TRUCK AND PROBLEM I HAVE BEEN HAVING, CURIOUS AS TO HOW TO GO ABOUT THE RECALL OR IF IT APPLYS TO ME. *NM
2005-09-22
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-25
- VIN: 1GNCT18Z6K8
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE TREAD ON DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME OFF, BUT THE TIRE STAYED IN ACT. THE TRIM FOR THE WHEEL WELL TORE, AND THE EXHAUST WAS PINCHED , NEARLY CLOSED. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN TO FIRESTONE AND THEY CHECKED IT. THE MECHANIC STATED IT SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. THEY WERE GIVEN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER FOR FIRESTONE. FIRESTONE STATE THE TIRE HAD TO BE MAILED TO THEM TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY WILL REPLACE IT. THERE WAS NEARLY A CRASH. THIS OCCURRED ON JULY 25, 2005. *AK THE CONSUMER NO LONGER OWNS THIS VEHICLE. *NM
2002-09-30
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-17
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND COULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED. WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE BURN DAMAGE TO THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. *SCC (OHIO TRAFFIC POLICE REPORT)
2002-05-21
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE VEERS TO THE RIGHT. STEERING IS LOOSE. CAN'T HOLD VEHICLE IN ROAD. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
2002-04-05
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-05
- VIN: 1GNEV18K7KF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THIS IS THE THIRD FULL SIZE BLAZER THAT I HAVE OWNED ALL 3 HAVE DONE THE SAME THING IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT WITH NO RUST OR ROT PRESENT OR PRIOR DAMAGEOR ALTICATIONS DONE TO VEHICLE THIS IS A VERY BAD SAFTEY DEFECT I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55MPH SWITCHING LANES WHEN THIS SNAPPED AND I LOST MY STEERING WHEN I GOT IT TO A SHOP THEY SAID THIS IS COMMON ON CHEVROLET BLAZERS BECAUSE THE FRAME IS TO THIN TO HANDLE THE STRESS AT THAT SPOT. *AK
2001-03-05
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-03-05
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GNC518VXK8
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED WHERE THE SEAT BROKE CAUSING CONSUMER TO JAM KNEES AGAINST THE DASHBOARD. *SLC
2001-02-28
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GNEV18K4KF
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT HOUSING HAS RUSTED OUT WERE ANCHOR ATTACHES TO PILLAR OF VEHICLE . IF SEAT BELT IS PULLED TOO HARD IT MIGHT BREAK. DEALR HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
2001-02-28
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GNEV18K4KF
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: B.F.GOODRICH TIRES, 33 X 1250R15LT, DOT BEP68L1297 EXPERIENCING CRACKING WHERE TREAD MEETS SIDEWALL. *SLC
2000-12-09
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-12-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GNCT18Z6K0
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON THE 6TH OF DECEMBER 2000, MY S10 BLAZERS THROTLE PLATE STUCK, WIDE OPEN WHILE I WAS REARANGING THE TRUCK IN MY DRIVEWAY. IT THEN SENT ME FLYING INTO MY NEIGHBORS BACK YARD, WHERE I TOOK OUT A HEDGE ROW, A BIRD FEEDER, AND A COUPLE SMALL PINE TREES. THEN I PROCEDED INTO THE YARD BEHIND MY NEIGHBORS HOUSE, WHERE I SMASHED INTO A MEDIUM TO LARGE SIZED TREE, WHICH DID NOT STOP MY VEHICLE, OR UNSTICK THE THROTTLE. THEN MY TRUCK CONTINUED INTO THERE NEIGHBORS YARD WHERE I WAS HEADED STRAIGHT FOR THE BACK OF THERE HOUSE, SO INSTEAD OF HITTING THERE HOUSE I AIMED THE TRUCK INTO A LARGE MAPLE TREE. WHICH FINALLY STOPED THE TRUCK, AND ALSO SENT MY CHEST AND MY FACE INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, AND MY HEAD INTO THE WINDSHEILD. I SUFFERED A MINOR CONCUTION, A CRACKED STURNUM, AND 3 RIBS. ALONG WITH A FEW CUTS AND BUMPS, AND A TOTALED TRUCK!*AK
2000-11-22
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GNCT18R2K0
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WIFE AND SON REPORTED BRAKES NOT WORKING. HAD CHECKED AT MAXI MUFFLER SAID NEEDED PADS AND SHOES, REPLACED THEM MYSELF AND CHECKED WHEEL CYLINDERS AND MASTER CYLINDER ALL OK. SON STILL REPORTED BRAKE LOSS. RECHECKED EVERYTHING, CHECKED OK. SON HAD ACCIDENT. REPAIR SHOP THAT IS REPAIRING BLAZER SAID PART WAS HARD TO DETECT IF NOT FAMILIAR. THEY HAD REPAIRED SEVERAL S10'S WITH SAME PROBLEM. *AK
2000-08-11
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1989-05-01
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE CURRENT PROBLEMS WITH FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX TIRES HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 1989. I HAD ONE COMPLETELY SELF DESTRUCT FOR NO APPARANT REASON AND THE FIRESTONE DEALER I TRIED TO WORK WITH LAUGHED AT ME AND THOUGHT THE WHOLE INCIDENT WAS FUNNY. I WENT STRAIGHT TO A B.F.GOODRICH DEALER AND HAD THE FIRESTONES REMOVED AND TRASHED. I'LL NEVER OWN ANOTHER FIRESTONE TIRE AND I TELL EVERYONE WHO WILL LISTEN ABOUT THE DANGER OF OWNING FIRESTONE TIRES. THANK YOU. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235X75X15 )
2000-04-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: NOT AVAILAB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION TURNED OFF FOR AROUND FIVE MINUTES, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND THE DASH AREA/HEATER AND RADIO. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS, PE94-050. *AK
2000-04-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-04-02
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GNCT18ZXK8
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE DIGITAL DASHBOARD WENT BLANK UPON START UP. A PUFF OF SMOKE PRECEEDED THE PROBLEM. THERE MIGHT BE A RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS DUE TO FIRE. IF SO, PLEASE INFORM ME SO I CAN LET THE DEALER KNOW. *AK
1999-04-30
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GNCS18Z7K8
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN BRAKING THE PEDAL GOES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. NM
1998-09-11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-09-01
- VIN: 1GNCT18Z9K0
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CLUSTER MODULE DIED OUT, HAD NO DASHBOARD GAUGES. GAS INDICATOR/SPEEDODOMETER/ ODOMETER/TEMPERATURE GAUGE ETC. ALL READINGS ARE NOT NOTICEABLE., DEALER CONTACTED AND WILL REPAIR AT OWNERS EXPENSE OF $500. *AK
1998-08-07
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-08-06
- VIN: 1GNEV18KF10
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE. PART NEEDED FOR REPAIR IS DISCONTINUED AS REPLACEMENT PART. DEALER STATES THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE AFTER FIVE YEARS, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER FINALLY RECEIVED PARTS FROM GM ON AUG 14. *SLC
1998-07-30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-07-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: NOT AVAILAB
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: PE94-050; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING FOR ABOUT TWO MINUTES WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE DASH AREA. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
1998-06-04
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-05-06
- VIN: 1GNCS18Z1K8
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: CONSUMER WAS HIT ON DRIVER' SIDE. CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS RESTRAINT IN SEATBELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE. SEAT BOLTED INTO U-SHAPE. DEFECT IN SEAT BELT CAUSED THE CHILD TO BE THROWN OUT OF SIDE WINDOW ABOUT 30 FEET.SEAT BELT HAD UNLATCHED FROM BUCKLE . *AK
1998-05-05
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-11-21
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GNCT18Z8K8
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DURING REAR IMPACT AT 10 MPH THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY DETAILS. *AK
1998-04-29
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: PAINT IS PEELING FROM VEHICLE.
1998-02-24
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-31
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GNEV18K7KF
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: WHEN THE BLAZER WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH THE SEAT BELT IN THE REAR SEAT BEHIND THE DRIVER SNAPPED OFF THE ANCHOR. THE BLAZER WAS TOTALLED. *AK
1998-02-22
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-11-01
- VIN: 1GNEV18K8KF
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: PLATE WHICH THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ANCHOR IS ATTACHED TO RUSTED AWAY CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT TO BE USELESS.
1998-01-22
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GNEV18KXKF
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POST THAT THE SEAT RESTRAINT BOLT HAS RUSTED OUT. WHEN SEAT IS PUSHED FORWARD CAN SEE TO THE GROUND BECAUSE OF THE RUST. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
1997-11-20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-10-29
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE FIRE.
1989 Chevrolet Blazer recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer.
2007-10-24
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
2006-05-19
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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.
- Remedy: 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).
2006-03-23
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
1993-08-02
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
- Summary: SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.
- Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.
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