Gmc G20 1993
Model G20 made in 1993 by Gmc got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning wheels .
Model 1993
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 | |||||
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WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
94V053000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1993 to 04/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1793 | 04/22/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/23/1994 | 03/31/1994 | |||||||
Defect Summary | These vehicles were equipped with incorrect spare wheels. the use of an incorrect spare wheel in a mounted position can, under certain load conditions, eventually cause the wheel to crack and possibly separate from the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Should the wheel crack and separate from the vehicle, loss of vehicle control can occur, resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Notes | System: wheels.vehicle description: light duty vans equipped with base wheels.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020 or the gmc service center listed in your vehicle warranty and owner assistance information manual. also,contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
69000 | 2 | ||
Automatic transmission sun gear has a high rate of failure, per dealership. when it fails reverse gear malfunctions, and then all other gears fail to function. dealership indicated that transmission needed reinforcement by using thicker material for the collar spine. this part failed twice within 11,000 miles. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
06/05/1998 | 3 | 11/01/1993 | |
While driving on wet road traveling 35mph, applied brakes, and there were no brakes. went straight through an intersection. on highway at 45-50mph and exiting off the ramp, hit gravel a vehicle stopped ahead. consumer had to quickly apply brakes. but, again there were no brakes. contacted dealer, they could not find the cause. *ak | |||
When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement pedal nearley went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance . please give any further details. *ak |