Gmc G Series 1990
Model G Series made in 1990 by Gmc got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and power train. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1990
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V074000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 11/01/1989 to 11/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 242 | 05/08/1990 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/16/1990 | 04/30/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Improperly torqued tie rod clamp fasteners could allow the tie rod to loosen and eventually separate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If tie rod separates and affected wheel hits a hump or is subjected to moderate to heavy braking forces, this could result in loss ofsteering control and a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Properly torque tie rod clamps and re-adjust toe-in as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering - tie rod clamps.vehicle description: truck, van. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 461102 | 11/01/1994 | 37844 | Insufficient heater performance. *tw | 01/11/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 000604002 | 01/01/2000 | 609709 | Subject regarding a hard, no start or excessive gray or white smoke condition on start up after recent glow plug replacement. *tt | 04/06/2000 | |
| 376105 | 02/01/1995 | 93-6A-111 | 39304 | Cold engine knock. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 376602A | 01/01/1995 | 37-66-02 | 39070 | New cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket to correct engine noise condition. *tw | 03/06/1995 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 461506 | 01/01/1995 | 39074 | Rear and side cargo door latch rattles. *tw | 03/06/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 467108 | 12/01/1994 | 37942 | Transmission extention seal leaks. *tw | 02/08/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 661509A | 04/01/1997 | 66-15-09 | 52558 | Fiber glass rear fender paint star shaped cracks (install protective liner). *tw | 08/14/1997 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Transmission fluid leaked out of filler tube onto hot engine parts, causing fire (recall repairs refused due to vin (93v016) *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 03/17/1993 | 1 | ||
| Fiberglass roof design prevents easy removal of ice/snow allowing remaining ice to loosen and slide over windshield, blocking driver's vision. *ak | |||