Gmc Sierra 1988
Model Sierra made in 1988 by Gmc got 6 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, suspension. The car had one investigation (structure). There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1988
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E050000 | K2 MOTOR CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 1921 | 12/17/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/11/2008 | 08/14/2008 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. these headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. the recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. owners may contact k2 motor at 1-909-839-2992. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by honda, ford, or chrysler llc. customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V119000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 341364 | 11/08/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/02/1993 | 07/26/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; disk rotors.vehicle description: light trucks and vans sold or registered in the followingstates: ct, il, in, ma, me, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi.notes: the vehicles involved can be identified by the following: the 5thcharacter of the vehicle identification number must be a k or l, and theseventh character must be 3,4,5,6, or 9.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date, and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable amount of timeand free of charge or the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect ornoncompliance, please contact your nearest gmc truck zone office. the telephonenumbers of the zone offices are listed in your warranty and owner's assistanceinformation manuals. also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 990730016A | 10/01/2002 | 990730016B | 10007838 | Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 01570 | 01/01/2004 | 10005412 | Spring slap noise from the rear of the gmt 400 series truck. *mn | 02/25/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE91133 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/01/1991 | 12/05/1991 | W-CAR HINGE PIN FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 08/16/1998 | |||
| While driving transmission cooling unit and lines malfuctioned, causing a leak in the transmission, which sprayed transmission fluid onto the exhaust manifold, causing a fire. dealer cannot determine problem. please provide details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When the brakes are applied they become hard, resulting in extended stopping distances. the dealer has inspected the brakes, they cannot be repaired. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 1 | 02/09/1988 | ||
| Alignment kit and adjustments were not installed on vehicle at time of purchase. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving consumer heard a noise, . after pulling over and exiting the vehicle it was discovered that tire tread separated.*ak | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 3 | ||
| While traveling on highway and without prior warning front tire tread separated from vehicle. uniroyal larado all season. *ak consumer states while pulling a 24 foot trailer, without prior warning front uniroual laredo tire 37000 miles on, size lt 245/75r16c, dot#an11dau143, tread separated from vehicle. *yd | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 06/26/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| This is the second time that the acc.elerator bracket broke at the power steering pump/i also had a chevrolet astro van that used this same bracket and it broke on me at the same exact spot. *ak | |||