1989 Chevrolet Suburban problems
The Chevrolet Suburban is a series of SUVs built by Chevrolet since the 1935 model year. The longest-used automobile nameplate in the world, the Chevrolet Suburban is currently in its twelfth generation, introduced for 2021. Beginning life as one of the first metal-bodied station wagons, the Suburban is the progenitor of the modern full-size SUV, combining a wagon-style body with the chassis and powertrain of a pickup truck. Alongside its Advance Design, Task Force, and C/K predecessors, the Chevrolet Silverado currently shares chassis and mechanical commonality with the Suburban and other trucks.
Traditionally one of the most profitable vehicles sold by General Motors, the Suburban has been marketed through both Chevrolet and GMC for nearly its entire production. Along sharing the Suburban name with Chevrolet, GMC has used several nameplates for the model line; since 2000, the division has marketed it as the GMC Yukon XL. Since 2003, Cadillac has marketed the Suburban as the Cadillac Escalade ESV. During the 1990s, GM Australia marketed right-hand drive Suburbans under the Holden brand.
.The Suburban is sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Chile, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Peru, Philippines, and the Middle East (except Israel), while the Yukon XL is sold only in North America (exclusive to the United States, Canada, and Mexico) and the Middle East territories (except Israel).
A 2018 iSeeCars.com study identified the Chevrolet Suburban as the car that is driven the most each year. A 2019 iSeeCars.com study named the Chevrolet Suburban the second-ranked longest-lasting vehicle. In December 2019, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveiled a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for the Suburban, noting that the Suburban had been in "1,750 films and TV shows since 1952."
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Common 1989 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, several common problems have been reported:
- Difficulty Starting: Some owners have experienced difficulties starting the 1985 Suburban. Starting issues can be frustrating and may indicate underlying problems with the ignition system, fuel delivery, or other components related to the starting process.
- Rough Running When Cold: Complaints mention that the 1987 Suburban runs roughly when cold, indicating a potential fuel-related problem. A rough idle or performance issues when the engine is cold can point to issues with fuel delivery, air intake, or engine sensors.
- Gasoline Smell While Driving: Owners have reported a strong smell of gasoline while driving the 1989 Suburban, especially after it warms up. This issue could be a sign of a fuel leak, problems with the fuel injection system, or other issues related to fuel delivery and combustion within the engine.
These problems highlight various issues that owners of the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban have faced, ranging from engine performance issues to starting and fuel system concerns. Addressing these problems promptly and accurately is crucial to maintaining the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
What is the most common problem with the Chevy Suburban?
Common Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Excessive oil consumption: Several suburban models have struggled with excessive oil consumption. Many owners have reported that their Suburban consumed abnormal amounts of oil. For the 2010-2013 Suburban, the culprit was determined to be the change to the Vortec 5300 engine.
What engine is in a 1989 Suburban?
5.7L 8 -cyl
1989 Chevrolet SUBURBAN (5.7L 8 -cyl Engine Code [K] K) Motor Oil, Filters and Lubricants - AMSOIL.
What year is the best year Suburban to buy?
These are the most reliable years to consider:
- 1998 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 1999 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 2006 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 2010 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 2013 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 2017 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 2018 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 2019 Chevrolet Suburban.
Is a Chevy Suburban a reliable car?
For many SUV owners, much of the appeal comes from the safety and reliability of a larger vehicle. That's especially true when it comes to the Chevrolet Suburban, which routinely ranks high in reliability and safety. In fact, if you're searching for a used Suburban, you'll often find several over the 100,000 mile mark.
What is the most common problem with the Chevy Suburban?
Common Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Excessive oil consumption: Several suburban models have struggled with excessive oil consumption. Many owners have reported that their Suburban consumed abnormal amounts of oil. For the 2010-2013 Suburban, the culprit was determined to be the change to the Vortec 5300 engine.
What engine is in a 1989 Suburban?
5.7L 8 -cyl
1989 Chevrolet SUBURBAN (5.7L 8 -cyl Engine Code [K] K) Motor Oil, Filters and Lubricants - AMSOIL.
Is a Chevy Suburban a reliable car?
For many SUV owners, much of the appeal comes from the safety and reliability of a larger vehicle. That's especially true when it comes to the Chevrolet Suburban, which routinely ranks high in reliability and safety. In fact, if you're searching for a used Suburban, you'll often find several over the 100,000 mile mark.
What year is the best year Suburban to buy?
These are the most reliable years to consider:
- 1998 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 1999 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 2006 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 2010 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 2013 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 2017 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 2018 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 2019 Chevrolet Suburban.
1989 Chevrolet Suburban car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Suburban problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Seats problems
- Seat belts problems
- Tires problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1989 Chevrolet Suburban vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1989 Chevrolet Suburban
The NHTSA has received 65 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1989 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-18
- Crash: 1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE STEERING U-JOINT HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-14
- VIN: 1GNER16K2KF
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DRIVER SEAT BACK RETAINING BOLT BROKE LEADING TO TOTAL REARWARD COLLAPSE OF DRIVER SEAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. IN SPEAKING WITH MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TODAY IT CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT HE HAS OR HAD A VEHICLE IN HIS POSSESSION FOR REPAIR OF VERY SAME DEFECT RECENTLY.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-03
- VIN: 1GKER16K6KF
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: NHTSA RECALL 93-V-187-000: RECLINER MECHANISM AND SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENESS, CAUSING BOLT FATIGUE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM . HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED DUE TO THE VIN. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-13
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: VEHICLE ENGINE FIRE. NAR 07/02/2003.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-21
- VIN: 1GNER16K9KF
- Components: SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: I HAVE 1989 SUBURBAN AND THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND SOME OF THE PIN STRIPING IS PEELING OFF AND I WAS READING SOME OF THE RECALLS AND I WAS WONDERING HOW COULD I FIND OUT IF I WAS ELIGIBLE FOR THE REPAINTING AND ALSO TWO OF MY SEAT BELTS HAVE FROZE UP AND WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE RETAINER REEL OR WHAT EVER IT IS. *NLM
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-15
- VIN: 1GNGV26K3KF
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: IN JULY OF 2000 I WENT TO FIRESTONE TO REPORT A BUBBLE IN MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE. THE EMPLOYEE SAID THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPERATING AND THAT I SHOULD BUY NEW TIRES. THEY HAD NONE IN STOCK SO I BOUGHT ELSEWHERE. I STILL HAD THE FIRSTONES ON THE REAR. ON EASTER 2001 WHILE RETURNING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH THE LEFT REAR TIRE SUFFERED TREAD SEPERATION. I WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE AND HAD THE TIRE CHANGED. I HAD 5 FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE CAR WHO WERE VERY SCARED BY THIS. DAMAGE WAS $2300. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO WRITE A MORE IN DEPTH REPORT OR BE INTERVIEWED. I NEVER SAW ANY INDICATION THAT THESE TIRES WERE RECALLED. IF I HAD LEFT THE ONES ON THE FRONT WE MAY ALL BE DEAD. PLEASE STOP FIRSTONE FROM HANDLING INDIVIDUAL CLAIMS RATHER THAN RECALLING ALL OF THE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE TIRES - NOBODY ELSE SHOULD DIE IN ORDER TO SAVE THEM MONEY AND REPUTATION. I HAVE THE TIRE....AND PHOTOS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VDXF AXD TIRESIZE: 33X12.50R1)
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-22
- VIN: NOT AVAILAB
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: CONSUMER HAD RECALL 93V187000 FOR SEAT RECLINING & HAD IT REPAIRED. PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. DEALER FELT THAT HE WAS NOT OBLIGATED TO REPAIR IT AGAIN. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-22
- VIN: 1GNER16K3KF
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: YESTERDAY I WAS DRIVING 60MPH DOWN HWY 59 IN HOUSTON AND HEARD THIS AWFUL NOISE LIKE I RAN OVER SOMETHING. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET QUICKLY OVER TO THE SHOULDER. SURE ENOUGH THE BACK LEFT TIRE, A FIRESTONE 235/75/15 FR480 (SAME SIZE AS THE RECALL, BUT DIFFERENT FIRESTONE) TIRE PEELED OFF THE BELTS. IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO POP AND I DON'T KNOW HOW IT DID NOT. IT DID SOME DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE ALSO. I WENT TO A FIRESTONE SHOP AND HE WANTS TO JUST SELL ME NEW TIRES... NOT EVEN REPLACE THE BLOWOUT!!! HE DID GIVE ME AN 800 NUMBER FOR THE DAMAGE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 275/55R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 275/55R15 )
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-01
- VIN: 1GN6R26N6KF
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: CONSUMER PURCHASED FOUR FIRESTONE LT 235-85-R16 A/TMS TIRES, TWO OF THE TIRES WERE OUT OF ROUND CAUSING VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING. *MJS
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THIS SUBURBAN WAS EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES LT235/85R16, DOT:VNOR. IT WAS NOT (OE), AND WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH TREAD SUDDENLY PEALED OFF THE TIRE. FIRESTONE WAS NOT CONTACTED. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-20
- VIN: 1CNEV16KXKF
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: PE 00 020/TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: RIGHT REAR EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION ON A 1989 CHEVROLET, SUBURBAN WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH WITH DRIVER AND SEVEN PASSENGERS. AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT 134,944 MILES, TIRE SIZE 31X10.50/R15, DOT# VD60AW3258. VEHICLE RECEIVED REAR END BODY DAMAGE, AND TIRE WAS AVAILABLE FOR ANAYLSIS. *AK *SLC
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-08
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: COMPLETE TREAD LOSS, NO FLAT, ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVE HOME ON STEEL BELTS( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/15R75 )
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1GNER16K5KF
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: SECOND FALIURE OF REPAIRED DRIVERS SEATBACK. DRIVERS SIDE (LEFT) RECLINER BOLT BROKE CAUSING DRIVER TO STIKE HEAD ON DOOR PILLAR AS HE WAS THROWN REARWARD DURING ACCELERATION ONTO FREEWAY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP WITH FURTHER INCIDENT. THIS SEAT WAS REPAIRED BY HUFFINES CHEVROLET IN LEWISVILLE TX FOR A SIMILAR INCIDENT IN 1999 WHEN THE SEAT BACK COLLAPSED THROWING THE DRIVER ONTO THE REAR SEAT.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-05
- VIN: 1GNEV16K5KF
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I HAVE HAD ONE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT LOCKING SYSTEM REPLACED IN THE PAST. I WENT THROUGH THE VEHICLE TODAY AND I HAVE THREE THAT DO NOT LOCK AT HARD BREAKING. HARD TO BELIEVE THAT SUCH AN IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE WOULD FAIL WITHIN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-07-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1GNEV16K8KF
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT WAS SUBJECT TO A RECALL IN THE EARLY TO MID '90'S FOR FAILURE OF A BOLT WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE. WHEN I RECEIVED NOTICE OF THIS RECALL, I PROMPTLY HAD THE WORK DONE. BUT WHEN I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP, I FELT UNEASY BECAUSE I REALLY DIDN'T THINK THEY DID THE WORK. ABOUT A YEAR TO TWO YEARS AFTER THE BOLT WAS "REPLACED" THE SEAT COLLAPSED ON ME. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY FIXED IT IMMEDIATELY. IN HINDSIGHT, I WAS UPSET I DIDN'T KEEP THE BOLT THAT BROKE TO DETERMINE BY TESTING IF IT HAD INDEED BEEN REPLACED AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL. ANYWAY, YESTERDAY, JULY 27, 2000, I WAS DRIVING ALONE AT 40 MPH WHEN THE BOLT AGAIN BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE AND ME TO FALL BACKWARDS, LOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I WAS JUST LUCKY IT WAS A WIDE ROAD AND THERE WAS NOBODY NEAR ME WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I FOUND THE BOLT THAT SNAPPED AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT TESTED. *AK
STEERING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GCER16K8KF
- Components: STEERING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRAME SECTION LOCATED NEAR STEERING GEAR BOX, IS CRACKED/ STEERING GEAR BOX IS LEAKING FLUID AND PULLEY ON POWER STEERING PUMP IS SHREDDING. STEERING GEAR BOX HAS BEEN REPLACED. T VEHICLE IS NOT CONTROLLABLE IF FLUID LEAKS OUT TOO FAST. *AK
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT ANCHOR ATTACHMENT BOLTS BROKE ,CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACKWARDS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-08-15
- VIN: 1GNCR26NRKF
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES FROM 1997 TO THE PRESENT ONCE IN 1997, ONCE IN 1998, & TWICE IN 199. ALL PARTS ARE GMC. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-20
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GNEJ16KF15
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THIS VEHICLE WAS IN A CHAIN REACTION REAR END COLLISION WHEN STRUCK IN THE REAR, DRIVER'S SEAT BACK BOLTS BROKE, CAUSINGTHE SEAT TO COLLAPSE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT, INJURIES TO BACK, NECK, LEFT KNEE, AND HIP. *SLC
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1994-03-25
- VIN: 1GNER16K0KF
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: RECALL COMPONENT REPAIR COMPLETED THEN FAILED AGAIN. (93V-187) *NLM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-05-01
- VIN: 1GNEV16K2KF
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED (93V-016) HOWEVER FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION OCCURRED DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE TRANSMISSION (REMEDY FAILURE). MJS
TRAILER HITCHES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-02-04
- VIN: 1GNGR26N6KF
- Components: TRAILER HITCHES
- Summary: TRAILER HITCH INSTALLED AT FACTORY BECAME LOOSE DUE TO BOLTS FALLING OFF. MJS
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-01-02
- Fire: 1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FRONT SEAL BROKE, CAUSING THE HOT TRANSMISSION FLUID TO HIT EXHAUST, RESULTING IN A UNDERHOOD FIRE . *AK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1993-09-03
- VIN: 1GNER16K9KF
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: THE STEERING COLUMN CAME LOOSE 3 TIMES(9/3/93, 12/16/97, 2/3/99). THIS IS A POOR DESIGN WITH CHEAP WHITE METAL PARTS. THE REPAIRS HAVE COST ME $1000 TO DATE($100,$400 AND$500). I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM. I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG MY LATEST REPAIR(REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN) WILL LAST. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE ON A $25000 VEHICLE. I AM RATHER RELUCTANT TO PROCURE ANOTHER GM VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THIS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-12-15
- VIN: 1GNEV16K5KF
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE RUBS ON 4WD TRANSFER CASE SUPPORT, WEARING A HOLE THROUGH IT. PRESSURIZED FUEL THEN SPRAYS ON HOT EXHAUST PIPE. EXTREME FIRE HAZARD, ALTHOUGH MINE DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE. OTHER VEHICLES FOUND WITH SAME PROBLEM. ONLY APPLICABLE TO 4WD MODELS.
1989 Chevrolet Suburban recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1989 Chevrolet Suburban.
- 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).
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME MAY HAVE FOAM AND/OR VINYL BETWEEN THEM, CREATING A "SOFT" JOINT. THIS "SOFT" JOINT RESULTS IN LOWER THAN SPECIFIED BOLT TORQUE WHICH LEADS TO JOINT LOOSENESS, CAUSING BOLT FATIGUE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
- Consequence: IF BOLT FAILURE OCCURS TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, IT WOULDALLOW THE SEAT BACK TO SUDDENLY RECLINE, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FOAM AND/OR VINYL FROM BETWEEN THE RECLINER MECHANISM AND THE SEAT FRAME "SOFT" JOINT AND REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
- Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
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