1992 Gmc Jimmy problems
The Chevrolet K5 Blazer is a full-size sport-utility vehicle that was built by General Motors. Being GM's smallest full-size SUV, the K5 Blazer is part of the C/K truck series. Introduced to the Chevrolet line for the 1969 model year, the K5 Blazer was replaced for 1995 by the Chevrolet Tahoe. In 1970, GMC introduced its own model of the truck, called the Jimmy, which was discontinued in 1991 and replaced by the Yukon. The "Jimmy" name was chosen to reflect how GM may sound in a similar manner to how Jeep was thought to be a pronunciation of GP in the competing market. Both were short-wheelbase trucks and available with either rear- or four-wheel drive. Despite all Chevrolet versions from 1969 to 1988 having the "K5" badge, GM never internally referred to the model as the K5 Blazer/K5 Jimmy. Officially, the vehicles have always been referred to as the Blazer/Jimmy, without the K5 prefix. After the release of the S-Series Blazer/Jimmy in 1983, the models were officially renamed "Chevrolet Full-Size Blazer" and "GMC K-Jimmy" (V-Jimmy from 1987-1991), though they are often unofficially still addressed as "K5" to avoid confusion.
The K5 Blazer and Jimmy had "full convertible" removable tops until 1975. For 1976, GM introduced a half-cab design that was less prone to leaks and slightly safer in a roll-over. These half cabs had the convertible top begin a few inches behind the driver/passenger doors and run back to the tailgate.
The Blazer's long-wheelbase relative, with an integrated rear body and doors for second row passengers, is called the Chevrolet Suburban.
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Common 1992 Gmc Jimmy problems
The GMC Jimmy, produced between 1983 and 2005, is a popular SUV known for its versatility and off-road capabilities. However, like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems. This article focuses on the 1992 GMC Jimmy and its reported issues based on owner complaints.
One of the most common problems with the 1992 GMC Jimmy is engine issues. This includes problems starting the vehicle, which was reported three times for the 1995 model year. Engine problems can be caused by various factors, such as faulty ignition components, worn-out engine parts, or issues with the fuel system. These problems can lead to inconvenience and increased repair costs for owners.
Another issue reported by owners is the ABS coming on, which was reported three times for the 2001 model year. The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is a crucial safety feature that prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking. If the ABS light comes on, it could indicate a problem with the system, such as a faulty sensor or a malfunctioning ABS module. This issue can compromise the vehicle's safety and should be addressed promptly.
The 1992 GMC Jimmy also has reported problems with the transmission, specifically the inability to shift into reverse or low gears slipping, which was reported twice for the 2001 model year. Transmission issues can be caused by various factors, such as low fluid levels, worn-out clutch plates, or a malfunctioning solenoid. These problems can lead to inconvenience and increased repair costs for owners.
Additionally, the 1992 GMC Jimmy has reported issues with the fuel system. This includes problems with the fuel pump, fuel injectors, or the fuel filter. Fuel system issues can lead to poor engine performance, reduced fuel efficiency, and increased emissions. These problems can be caused by various factors, such as faulty components, contaminated fuel, or a lack of maintenance.
Lastly, the 1992 GMC Jimmy has reported issues with the electrical system. This includes problems with the battery, alternator, or the wiring harness. Electrical issues can lead to various problems, such as starting issues, dim headlights, or malfunctioning accessories. These problems can be caused by various factors, such as worn-out components, corrosion, or a lack of maintenance.
In conclusion, the 1992 GMC Jimmy has reported issues with the engine, ABS, transmission, fuel system, and electrical system. These problems can lead to inconvenience and increased repair costs for owners. It is essential to address these issues promptly to ensure the vehicle's safety and reliability. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent these problems and ensure the vehicle's longevity.
1992 Gmc Jimmy car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Jimmy problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Seat belts problems
- Electrical system problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Gmc Jimmy vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1992 Gmc Jimmy
The NHTSA has received 132 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Gmc Jimmy. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1992 Gmc Jimmy vehicles.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-14
- VIN: 1GKDT13Z5N2
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT A TOLL BOOTH THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A CERTIFIED REPAIR SHOP. UPON INSPECTION THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. THE CONTACT HAD JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND DID NOT MAKE IT HOME BEFORE THE BREAK DOWN OCCURRED.*AK UPDATED 1/11/2006 - *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-30
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GKDT13W1N2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WE WERE GIVEN A 1992 GMC JIMMY BY MY FATHER, AND ALONG WITH THE CAR CAME ALL THE CORRESPONDING PAPERWORK. INCLUDED IN THE PAPERWORK WAS A "SAFETY RECALL NOTICE" FROM GMC DATED MAY 2000, RECALL # G99041-S. THIS LETTER DESCRIBES AN ABS BRAKE FAILURE RESULTING IN ABNORMAL STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE REQUIRED REPAIRS. WHEN WE GOT THE CAR, I ASKED MY FATHER IF THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AND HE STATED "THAT WHEN HE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN APPOINTMENT THEY HAD NO RECORD OF THE RECALL SO THE REPAIR WAS NOT PERFORMED". SINCE WE'VE TAKEN OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE, WE'VE EXPERIENCED A BRAKE FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS LETTER AND WISH TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM THAT GMC HAS INDICATED. I'VE TRIED CALLING OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND HAVE RECEIVED THE SAME RESPONSE AS MY FATHER DID, "THERE'S NO RECALL WITH THAT NUMBER AND OUR VIN DOESN'T SHOW ANY RECALL NOTICES". I'VE ALSO CALLED GMC @ 1800-462-8782 AND SPOKE TO A TYHESSIA SMITH (1-866-542-4368 EXTENSION 45904, SERVICE REQUEST # 1-283317144), SHE ALSO HAS NO RECORD OF THE RECALL. HAVING THIS RECALL NOTICE ALONG WITH A BRAKE FAILURE SEEMS TO REQUIRE PROMPT ACTION FROM GMC, BUT IT SEEMS I'M GETTING LITTLE ASSISTANCE FROM THEM. *AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-06
- VIN: 1GKCS13W1N2
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THIS 1992 GMC JIMMY WAS GIVEN TO ME BY MY PARENTS MR AND MRS R E DEARRINGTON. FROM THE FIRST DAY THAT I RECIEVED IT AND WASHED IT FOR THE FIRST TIME THE BACK WINDOW WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ENCLOSURE IS A PAIN IN THE BUTT. VERY ANNOYING, INDEED. WHEN IT RAINS OR THE VEHICLE IS WASHED THE ENCLOSER OF THE WIPERS HOLDS WATER AND THE MOMENT THADT YOU OPEN THE BACK WINDOW IT DUMPS THE WATER RIGHT INTO THE VEHICLE ONTO THE CARPET, AND IT STAYS WET UNTIL IT STINKS UP THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE WITH MILDEW ROT OR IT DRIES OUT, STILL LEAVING THAT MILDEW ORDER IN THE VEHICLE. I WAS JUST WONDERING IF THEY HAD A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND HAD SOME WAY OF CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. SINCERELY, BOBBY L DEARRINGTON. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-13
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THE "CPI" UNIT WHICH IS INSIDE THE ENGINE DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY, GASOLINE AND OIL SPREAD ALL OVER THE ENGINE, DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED, PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-01
- VIN: 1GKDT13Z2N2
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: WHEN TURNING ON AIR CONDITIONER SWITCH STARTED TO SMOKE, DEALER REPLACED SWITCH. AT THIS TIME SWITCH IS BEING REPLACED AGAIN, SAME REASON.*AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-05-23
- VIN: 1GKDT13Z2N2
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE TREAD AND STEEL BELT SEPARATED FROM LEFT REAR TIRE. TIRE SIZE P235/75R15M+F DOT# APHLF3U471 EQUIPMENT ON A 92 GMC JIMMY.*JB *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GKCS13Z8N2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE SUV FAILED T STOP AND SUBSEQUENTLY LEFT THE ROAD AND ROLLED OVER INTO A DITCH. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-20
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE FORWARD CAUSING CRASH, CONSUMER STATED BRAKES HAD BEEN WORKED ON THE PREVIOUS DAY. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-25
- VIN: 1GKDT13Z8N2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM GENERAL MOTORS DURING THE SUMMER OF 2000. THE RECALL NOTICE WAS CREATED BY THE NATION TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE ACT AND WAS TITLED CAMPAIGN #G99041-S. I SCEDULED MY VEHICLE FOR THE UPGRADE AND HAD THIS SERVICE PERFOMED ON 09/20/00. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AFTER THE UPGRADE THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (PUSH BUTTON TYPE) AND WOULD NOT RELEASE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. I REVIEWED THE VEHICLE MANUAL AND WALKED THROUGH THE PROCESS OF RELEASING THE 4WD IF IT BECAME LOCKED UP AND FORTUNATELY IT WORKED AND RELEASED. I MADE ANOTHER APPOINTMENT WITH THE ORIGINAL DEALER. HIS TECHNICIANS REVIEWED THE VEHICLE ON 10/04 AND SAID THAT THEY HAD PLUGGED IN A VACUMN WRONG AND NOW EVERYTHING WOULD BE OK. APPROXIMATELY TWO MONTHS LATER I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND HAD THE FIRST OPPORTUNITY TO ENGANE THE ABS UNIT. IT ENGAGED AND WORKED AS IT HAD FOUR ABOUT EIGHT YEARS. THE FOLLOWING DAY BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ILLUMINATED. BECAUSE OF TH EBRAKE LIGHT BEING ILLUMINATED AND THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THE ORIGINAL BACK BRAKE SHOES I THOUGHT THAT I CHANGED THE BACK SHOES THAT LIGHT ISSUE MIGHT GO AWAY. AFTER CHANGING THE BACK BRAKE SHOES, INSTALLING SPRING KITS, AND TURNING THE DRUMS, I REASSEMBLED, ADJUSTED THE SHOES AND "TRIED THE PEDAL" IN MY GARAGE. BOTH THE STANDARD BRAKE PEDAL AND THE EMERGENY BRAKE PEDALS RESPONDED CLOSE TO THE TOP OF THEIR POSITIONS. AT THIS TIME I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IMMEDIATLY "FELL" TO THE FLOOR. THE PEDAL PUMPED UP BUT AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS AGAIN FELL TO THE FLOOR. I PURCHASED A NEW MASTER CYINDER FROM NAPA AND INSTALLED IT. ONLY AFTER A COMPLETE SYSTEM BEEDING DID I REGAIN ANY BRAKE PEDAL. BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT STAYED "ON". BACK TO THE DEALER, REPORTED DEFECTIVE ABS ($1400.00) I FEEL THE ORIGINAL RECALL AND DEALER WORK CREATED BRAKE FAILURE.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-01
- VIN: 1GKDT13W4N2
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN COMING TO A STOP CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKE, AT THAT TIME ENGINE REVVED, BACK TIRES WERE SPINNING, HAD TO SHUT OFF IGNITION TO STOP ENGINE.*AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-17
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, CONSUMER REPLACED ALL 4 TIRES, TIRES ARE UNIROYAL LAREDO, P235/75R15, DOT APHLF3U321. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-01
- VIN: 1GKCT18W0N0
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: NON METALLIC FUEL HOSE IS CRACKING DUE TO HEAT FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT EXHAUST MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT PROBLEM. ASKING NHTSA FOR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-29
- VIN: 1GKVT13Z9N2
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD LIGHT STARTED TO FLICKER, THEN, SMOKE CAME FROM PASSENGER DASHBOARD AND SMELLED LIKE SOME WIRES WERE BURNING, WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. GMC NOT WILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GKCT181NO5
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: A MALFUNCTION OCCURRED WITHIN THE DIGTAL INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WHICH HAS CAUSED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NOT TO ILLUMINATE ON ONE SIDE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1996-06-16
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 99V 193000/ABS: WHILE APPLYING BRAKES IN WET CONDITIONS AT 35-40 MPH AND DURING A SUDDEN STOP/EMERGENCY SITUATION, ABS BRAKES ENGAGE BRIEFLY AND CUT OFF. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, AND VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE WITHOUT BRAKES. DEALER/MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-10-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1GKDT13W8N2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL COMPONENT (99V-193) ABS SYSTEM, RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY. *MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-01
- VIN: 1GKDT13Z9N2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAN'T GO FAST BECAUSE IT MAKES A ROARING NOISE. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO STOP IS TO ALMOST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE THE NOISE WILL STOP. CONSUMER THINKS IT'S THE BRAKES. ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. *AK *ML
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: NOT AVAILAB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: UPON APPLYING FORCE TO BRAKE PEDALTO MAKE A NORMAL STOP FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP IN WHICH THE REAR BRAKES CONTINUED WITH FORWARD MOVEMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO INTO A SKID, AND RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GKDT13W3N2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: IS AND WHEN IS THIS VEHICLE GOING TO BE RECALLED BY GMC UNDER CAMPAIGN ID 99V193000? IF NOT, WHY NOT? GM WILL NOT PROVIDE ANY SUBSTANTIVE ANSWER--THIS NOTICE WAS PUBLISHED LAST YEAR AND NOTHING! NO SAFETY DEFEC TLISTED IN SUMMARY, INQUIRES ABOUT RECALL. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP OR IN A STOPPED POSITION VEHICLE WILL IDLE UP TO THE RED LINE, FROM THAT POINT VEHICLE CAN PULL OFF WITHOUT THE GAS BEING APPLIED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-11
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1GKDT13W4N2
- Components: SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE CAR ACCELERATED ONTO THE ROAD AND WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE IMPACT DISENGAGED THE SEAT BELT AND THREW CONSUMER INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT OF VEHICLE WHERE HE STRUCK HIS HEAD ON PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PAIN IN RIGHT KNEE FROM THIS ACCIDENT. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN APPLYING BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL STIFFENS. THEN, GOES DOWN ABOUT AN INCH AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN SEVERAL COLLISIONS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GKDT13WAN2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND HAS NOT DUPLICATED OR CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-10-01
- VIN: 1GKDT13Z2N2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CONSUMER ABS SENSORS FAILED CAUSING THE ABS DASH LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE AND RESULTED IN LOW BRAKE PEDAL AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-01-30
- VIN: 1GKDT13Z3N2
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCES ONGOING PROBLEM WITH ABS FAILING TO OPERATE. VEHICLE BEEN INSPECTED BY INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK
1992 Gmc Jimmy recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1992 Gmc Jimmy.
- Manufacturer: R&B, INC.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
- Summary: 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.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR REPAIR THE 4-WHEEL/2-WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH.
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