1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

226

Owner Complaints

45 Crashes 7 Fires

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

The 1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN has received a total of 226 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (124 complaints), Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (8 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (7 complaints).

Recalls for the 1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN, potentially affecting up to 2,388,494 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Recall 01I006000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

| 255,770 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: THIS COULD BE ATTRIBUTED TO BRAKE PEDAL FEEL.

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

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Recall 93V119000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

| 341,364 vehicles affected

Defect: SEVERE CORROSION DUE TO ROAD SALT AT THE JOINT OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER SECTION AND THE CAST OUTER SECTION CAN CAUSE THE SECTIONS TO SEPARATE.

Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE ROTOR SECTIONS CAN CAUSE LOSS OFBRAKING ABILITY IN THE AFFECTED WHEEL. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND/OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WITH NEW ROTORS WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION COATING. HOWEVER, IF REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE LININGS ARE NECESSARY, IT WILL BE DONE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE SINCE BRAKE LININGS ARE NORMAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS.

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Recall 93V016000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 1,702,880 vehicles affected

Defect: UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.

Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy: INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

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Recall 92V056000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

| 177 vehicles affected

Defect: THE PIVOT BOLT HOLDING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ITS SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED AND MAY NOT HAVE ENGAGED THE LOCKING MATERIAL ON THE BOLT. THE BOLT CAN DISENGAGE FROM THE NUT.

Consequence: IF THE PIVOT BOLT DISENGAGES FROM THE NUT WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF BRAKE CONTROL AND COULD RESULT INA VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS SHOULD INSPECT THE HAND STARTED BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS AND TORQUE THEM TO SPECIFICATION.

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Owner Complaints for the 1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

226 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 124 32 Crashes 13 Injuries
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 4
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 2
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10111745 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | | N/A miles
WHEN DRIVING IN RAINY WEATHER THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
#10006937 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. *AK *PH *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**765494
#10011507 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | | 30,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES.*JB
#10002430 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | N/A miles
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON WET SURFACE THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM
#765495 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | N/A miles
2 TIRE FAILURES OF TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: INCIDENT DATES 6/15/02 AND 8/10/02. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1992 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN.

Investigation EA95026 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE

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