Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V016000

Power train: automatic transmission

GENERAL MOTORS CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-02-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V016000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,702,880
Reported to NHTSA
1993-02-01
Owners notified
1993-03-13

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

82 model years across 14 models.

ModelYears on record
Chevrolet C101993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
Chevrolet C201993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
Chevrolet C301993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
Chevrolet K101993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
Chevrolet K201993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
Chevrolet K301993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
Chevrolet Suburban1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
GMC C15001993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
GMC C25001993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
GMC C35001993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
GMC K15001993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
GMC K25001993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
GMC K35001993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
GMC Suburban1992 1991 1990 1989 1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.