Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V157000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1993 to 08/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 39 | 09/21/1993 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/24/1993 | 09/28/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The suspension support assemblies do not meet general motors corporation's specification for weld integrity and the affected weld can fail causing the front of the control arm to separate from the suspension support assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the affected tire/wheel assembly can movesubstantially from its designed position and steering control can be severelyimpaired which may result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install revised suspension supports with adequate weld integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; front.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: this is a pre-delivery recall campaign. none of the affected vehicleshad been sold to consumers at the time the recall was performed. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 733301 | 04/01/1997 | 52339 | Squawk noise coming from front suspension or engine compartment area (install ultra high molecular tape). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 08/18/1996 | 2 | 01/05/1995 | |
| Upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle will surge forward. this problem has taken place twice. *ak engine was replaced with less than 10000 miles due to vehicle pulled away from a stop sign. lock failed. door would not shut correctly. oil pressure sending unit replaced. sunvisor was replaced due to it broke. instrument cluster off by 5 miles, was replaced twice. problems with front end alignment. dealer is repairing transmission for lunging problems. right tail light replaced. *slc | |||
| 11/05/1994 | |||
| Front end vibration click when making a turn. dealership could not determine cause of defect. tt | |||
| 01/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle pulls to the right. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 06/27/2002 | 81000 | 1 | 01/14/1994 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph the right front control arm separated from the suspension. there is a nhtsa recall, # 93v157000, regarding the suspension front. the vin was not included in the recall.*ak | |||
| 09/03/1997 | |||
| When applying brakes the front of vehicle would shake. owner took vehicle to an independent repair shop. he was informed that the control arm bushings has been worn out.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 01/17/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Car was squawking and vibrating especially when brake is applied. i took it to an independent mechanic. he told me that lower control arms is badly worn out and the gmc should replace it free since it is the most safety part of the car. so i called gmc consumer section and talked to one adviser ms. gloria. (ref.#03027319) she insisted that gm will not cover it. i believe it as unfair and must be covered. earlier i made a report to nhtsa (odi-740067) since it was a safety issue i took the car to les stanford chevrolet in dearborn mi and got both the control arms repaired. they charged me about 650.00 dollars.(tel# 313-565 6000) will you please help me for gm to refund the money.*ak | |||
| 01/25/2001 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| Car vibrates very badly on applying brake. thumbing noise from front wheels. squawking noise. mechanic told it is from lower control arm separated from t welding and is a safety issue. manufacturer will fix the problem free. refer: campaign 94co3 & nhtsa 93v157000 (seems to be the same problem). *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 0 | 04/01/1994 | |
| While driving there is a rattling sound. also, when applying brakes there is a knocking noise due to lower control arm bushing malfunctioning. parts were replaced at owner's cost. *ak *ml | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - TORSION BAR | |||
| 10/25/1994 | 1 | ||
| Upon frontal impact, torsion bar disconnected rupturing fuel tank/fuel ignited, resulting in a fire/fatalities. *ak | |||