Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages

NHTSA recall 01I006000 · announced July 2, 2001 · filed by General Motors Corp. · 255,770 units affected

The problem

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1992-1994 CHEVROLET AND GMC SUBURBANS EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM POWER-BRAKE ASSIST AND EBC4 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) MODULES. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT POOR BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.

The risk

THIS COULD BE ATTRIBUTED TO BRAKE PEDAL FEEL.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL PAD. IN ADDITION, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE-BOOSTER OUTPUT ROD AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.

Notes

GM HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO ADVISE OWNERS TO HAVE THE BRAKE PEDAL PAD REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES.OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1992 Chevrolet Suburban
• 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
• 1992 Gmc Suburban
• 1994 Gmc Suburban

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.