Gmc Suburban 1991
Model Suburban made in 1991 by Gmc got 34 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, other and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, seats and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seats. The car has 3 modeles with engines 5.7, 350 v8 ffs, 5.7, ffs and 6.2, no-cat.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 2 - Category 2 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (350 V8) (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 5.7, (FFS) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Regular | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 3 - Category 3 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 6.2, (NO-CAT) | 8 | Automatic 4 gears | 4WD | Diesel | 2 - Category 2 Truck |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V226000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1990 to 08/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 32596 | 11/22/1996 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/04/1996 | 11/14/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl vetween them, creating a soft joint. this soft joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it would allow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame soft joint and replace the recliner bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: vans and utility vehicles equipped with bucket seats with know type reclinder mechanisms. owner notification:owner notification began during november 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time please contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| 020730024A | 08/01/2005 | 020730024B | 634999 | Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. *tt 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks. *tt | 10/11/2002 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| EA94029 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1994 | 07/31/1996 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires. | ||||||
| SEATS | ||||||
| EA92022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/24/1992 | 11/19/1993 | SEAT BACK BOLT BREAKAGE | 93V187000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE92026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1992 | 06/24/1992 | SEAT BACK FAILURES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE92005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/16/1992 | 05/28/1992 | BRAKE LINE ABRASION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/13/1997 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Engine failed. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 08/14/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
| The problem: the speedometer works intermittently, the brake light would come on, and the brakes would lose power. i took it to the dealer to get fixed. the brake light doesn't come on anymore. the dealer has changed all the components on the front and rear brakes. now the brakes are really mushy and the truck pulls to the right. the dealer changed the speed sensor, but the speedometer doesn't work. my truck has been at the dealer for more than 2 weeks. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/22/1996 | |||
| The surfac ehardening technique utilized during the manufacturing of the ring gears bearings and associated components were not adequate enough. during 1991 there was a significant impact on the availability of the axle components due to labor negotiations which were held, and there were a significanr number of potentially defective parts placed into service. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 206095 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle that was traveling at 30 mph. passenger's side seat belt came unbolted from the floorboard. as a result, passenger sustained a back injury. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| Rear passengers restraints do not retract or pull out. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 07/07/1996 | |||
| The lap and shoulder belts on the driver's and passenger's side and middle seats get stuck in the retractor and will not release properly unless the door is opened. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 10/27/2000 | 2 | ||
| Recall for collapse of driver seat,recall done, seat collapsed after recall repair???*ak | |||
| Had received recall notice 96v226000. contacted dealer. took vehicle on date given. picked vehicle up. recall work not done. vehicle in same location. bolts were never replaced. original bolts still on seat & still rusty. seatback had broke. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Front seat bolts failed. | |||
| 07/14/1997 | 2 | 06/01/1992 | |
| The bolt holding seat recliner broke prior to/after service recall. *ak *slc | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 4 | ||
| The driver's side seat failed , causing loss of control. | |||
| 03/18/1997 | |||
| Recall #96v226000, made an appointment to have vehicle repaired. drove 30 miles to dealer, waited i hour and dealer came out and said he didi not have the parts. *ak | |||
| Drivers side seat bolt sheared off while driving. tt | |||
| 12/02/1994 | 2 | ||
| Driver's seat back anchor bolt sheared off prior to recall (93v-187), causing seat to fall backwards. (other vehicle on 479576) *skd | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 09/23/1996 | 2 | 04/20/1991 | |
| The driver's side seatback bolt broke which caused the seat to recline backwards, received recall# 96v226000. *ak | |||
| 06/09/1996 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seatback recliner bolt sheared off, causing seat to fall backwards into the rear. *ak | |||
| 09/14/1995 | |||
| Driver's bucket seat back collapsed completely backwards, while driving; two bolts that holds seat upright sheared off. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/14/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1997 | |
| The problem: the speedometer works intermittently, the brake light would come on, and the brakes would lose power. i took it to the dealer to get fixed. the brake light doesn't come on anymore. the dealer has changed all the components on the front and rear brakes. now the brakes are really mushy and the truck pulls to the right. the dealer changed the speed sensor, but the speedometer doesn't work. my truck has been at the dealer for more than 2 weeks. | |||
| When traveling on wet or dry pavement, upon making a gradual stop the rear brakes lock up, vehicle jumps forward. abs light is illuminated on the dash. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. *ak | |||
| When braking at high speeds the brakes fade, causing extended stopping distance. the dealer has not been notified. *ak | |||
| 7 | 08/22/1991 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed with pedal going to the floor. *ak consumer states when brake pedal was pushed, nothing would happen and then all of a sudden the brakes would kick in, dealer has turned rotors twice, replaced rotors once, replaced abs brake module, and replaced abs pump valve. *slc | |||
| 01/10/1997 | 1 | ||
| The abs rear brakes did not perform from time of purchase. when you apply the brakes only the front brakes worked. consumer states that the rear brake never worked. | |||
| 01/01/1993 | |||
| Abs brake failure, resulting in extended stopping distance while driving. *ak | |||
| 1 | 03/29/1992 | ||
| Consumer was driving went to apply the brake truck didn't stop it slows the truck . tt the brakes work, but not the abs feature, the road was wet and if the abs had bee operative the accident might have been avoided.*jb | |||
| 08/02/1991 | 50 | ||
| Abs brake system malfunctioned during emergency stopping, pedal faded and wqent all the way to the floor, replaced abs brake system. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/01/1992 | |||
| The trucks front brakes do not operate, they wear out quickly and cause greater stopping distnace.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/01/1992 | |||
| The trucks front brakes do not operate, they wear out quickly and cause greater stopping distnace.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 2 | ||
| Front brake rotors/pads failed twice, also abs failure. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| When driving vehicle at various speeds, would hear noises; then lost steering control due to frame attached to gear box was cracked. took to dealer & refused to repair cracks; said it shouldn't be driven because it would come loose & someone could be injured. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/21/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| I was driving on the 405 in los angeles at 65 mph last thursday night at 10 pm. my left rear tire suddenly began to come apart as if the skin was coming off of it. i did not crash but was able to pull over safely onto an exit. the tire appears to be shredding like the ones i have seen on television and in the newspaper, event though it is a different firestone tire. i kept the tire and called firestone, and they said to bring it in. i drive 2 hours a day to work and i can't necessarily afford to replace all four, which i need to now do. i am also very angry because i am so careful to keep my car in working order on the los angeles freeway, which you absolutely can not pull over on safely, and it was a dangerous situation for alot of people when it happened. and i had to change my tire after a 13 hour workday. could you please let me know if i have any recourse in this situation. (tiresize: l23585r16)( dot number: tire size: l23585r16 ) | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 01/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| (la superior court,case no.pc018776) a police officer became a paraplegic after the goodyear wrangler ht (lt235/85r16) experienced tread separation while driving at a high speed, resulting in vehicle rollover accident in which the officer was ejected from the vehicle. attorney is writing in with several other incidents of tread separations and injuries, police reports are provided with detailed information. this particular incident (brian mathews) was represented in court by the law firm (greene,broillet,taylor, wheeler & panish llp). attorney is writing in with several other incidents of tread separations and injuries, police reports are provided with detailed information. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/03/1996 | |||
| Accelerator stuck while traveling on highway. tt | |||