Gmc Topkick 1993
Model Topkick made in 1993 by Gmc got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, power train. There were some recalls concerningsteering, 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V028000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 01/01/1993 to 05/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 9673 | 03/01/1994 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/1994 | 02/17/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The intermediate steering shaft was assembled with loose or missing upper and lower pinch bolts which may cause separation of the shaft. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the intermediate steering shaft results in total loss of steering control and could cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will properly torque loose pinch bolts and install pinch bolts where necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; unknown type; shaft sector.vehicle description: medium duty truck, school bus chassis, and commercialchassis.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service 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 gmc service center at1-313-456-4547. also, contact the national highway traffic administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E017003 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1993 to 03/01/1993 | E (Equipment) | 38 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/02/1995 | 04/18/1996 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | These wheels are composed of 2 pieces - a disc and a rim which are normally welded together. these wheels lack the specified fillet welds. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is inmotion, both steering and braking could be affected resulting in a vehiclecrash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: wheels.vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with 22.5 x 8.25, 15 dropcenter, one-piece, tubeless dual wheels manufactured by accuride (see accuridecampaign no. 95e017).note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, 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 safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||||
| 666307 | 03/01/1997 | 52586 | Diesel engine - engine low power in cold weather (replace primary fuel filter). *tw | 12/20/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 667302 | 04/01/1997 | 52342 | Clutch slipping/high pedal effort (install clutch kit). *tw | 07/24/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/02/1997 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle parked; got in vehicle & went to fasten seat belt; would lock but will not release from locking mechanism. works every now & then. took to dealer & informed shoulder belt was working okay. *ak | |||