Gmc Suburban 1988
Model Suburban made in 1988 by Gmc got 8 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train. The car had some investigations: equipment, seats and visibility. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts.
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V016000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1986 to 08/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 1702880 | 03/13/1993 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/1993 | 02/04/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V010000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1988 to 05/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 277 | 03/08/1989 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/30/1989 | 02/06/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Drivers seat and/or shoulder belt locking mechanism may not operate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In a crash, affected belts would not lock, therebyincreasing the possibility of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new drivers seat belt assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat belt.vehicle description: van type passenger vehicle equipped with bucket seats andgray interior trim. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| PE90026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/12/1989 | 04/09/1990 | IMPROPER SPEED CONTROL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE89097 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 06/05/1989 | CRUISE CONTROL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| PE92026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1992 | 06/24/1992 | SEAT BACK FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA92022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/24/1992 | 11/19/1993 | SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE | 93V187000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||||||
| DP90017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/24/1990 | 12/21/1990 | INADEQUATE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD | ||
| Inadequate exhaust heat shield | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/22/1996 | 2 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *sd | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 05/15/1996 | |||
| When jacking the truck up the gears, the jack locks up and the jack will not let the truck down. please describe. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Four seat belts in vehicle, none of the buckles will lock. *dsh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 10/16/2000 | |||
| Shoulder belts needed to be replaced. dealer did not seem concerned about safety aspect of problem. manufacturer could only say that it was very poorly produced. they could only say it was discontinued. consumer was willing to pay for the installation & equipment. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 01/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Driver's seat back anchor bolt sheared off prior to recall (93v-187), causing seat to fall backwards. (other vehicle on 480470). *skd | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 1 | |||
| During collision consumers were ejected from vehicle. (attorney for consumers) | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 02/26/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer request assistance in getting gm to reimburse her for the defective parts installed in her 1988 suburban.*mr while driving 60 mph the vehicle vibrated severely. *nm | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/05/2002 | 1 | 06/01/2002 | |
| I just bought the vehicle in june and didn't realize that it had two atx tires on it until one went flat and i went to have it repaired. the tire dealer said the tread had separated and the tire was unsafe and should be replaced. he also said the recall had expired. how can a recall expire? i don't know if the previous owner of the vehicle was notified of the recall or not. is there anything that can be done? dt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | WINSTON-SALEM | 27103 | FLOW CHEVROLET | 336-760-7070 |