Suzuki Sidekick 1992

Model Sidekick made in 1992 by Suzuki got 13 consumer complains as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train. The car has one 1.6l engine.

Sidekick year 1992

Model
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 1992

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
( 1.6L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	24/26/25	26/33/29	Regular	$ 720	17	910821
( 1.6L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	25/27/26	27/34/30	Regular	$ 693	17	910821
( 1.6L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	4WD	23/24/23	25/31/28	Regular	$ 783	18	910821
( 1.6L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 4 gears	4WD	22/26/24	24/33/28	Regular	$ 751	18	910821
( 1.6L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	4WD	25/27/26	27/34/30	Regular	$ 693	18	910821
( 1.6L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	4WD	24/26/25	26/33/29	Regular	$ 720	18	910821
( 1.6L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	4WD	23/24/23	25/31/28	Regular	$ 783	18	910821
( 1.6L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	4WD	25/27/26	27/34/30	Regular	$ 693	18	910821

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
0204145		10014818	Correct coolant usage. *eh	05/10/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
TS41304063R	01/01/1993	39603	Modification of intake manifold and thermostat. *tw	11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TS30505113R	01/01/1993	39604	Modification of automatic transmission internal parts. *tw	11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
9573L3001	04/01/1995	45880	Torque converter clutch (tcc) chuggle/hunting condition.*sd	04/25/1996

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
12/24/1999		1
	Problem with engine stalling out while pulling into a parking space. dealer notified and replaced fuel pump fuse, although dealer wasn't sure what caused the incident. vehicle appeared to be running normal at this time. ak ml
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
		1
	While driving consumer drove over a bump in the road and check engine light illuminated. ak sc
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
11/15/1994		5
	Tail lights replaced twice. *skd
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10/17/1994		7
	Rear of vehicle caught fire ten days after minor rear-end collision. *skd
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
11/12/1995
	Fuel tank fell off while driving. explain in more detail. tt
OTHER
			05/01/1999
	No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
04/17/1998		5
	Had heard locking mechanism click on seat belts. started driving & felt the latch unlocked. seat belt buckle can be unlocked when brakes are applied. took to dealer & informed not under warranty & owner will have to pay. *ak

	Passenger seat belt buckle will not extend from housing. please describe details.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

	(619) 686-1775 voice pager; rear abs brakes; proportioning valve braking with 90-100% on front only. rotors and shoes replaced every 10-20,000 miles. list info.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
01/01/1996
	Repaired the disc brakes five times because of premature wear of brake pads which caused vibration. *ak
05/21/1996		1
	Brake shoes grab/make noise when moist. *sd
TIRES
08/08/2000		1	02/01/1994
	Tire purchased 13 jan 2000 - approx 6k to 7k mileage- tread separation at high speed - no deflation of tire - debris caused minor paint / trim damage( dot number: acul13v340 tire size: p20575r15 )