Model year record

1992 Chevrolet Suburban

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 226 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Suburban, 1992–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1999 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V119000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
341,364
Reported to NHTSA
1993-08-02
Owners notified
1993-11-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V056000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
177
Reported to NHTSA
1992-04-14
Owners notified
1992-04-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip124—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads5—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4—
Tires: tread/belt4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Trailer hitches2—
Unknown or other2—
Air bags: frontal130,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—

The 1991 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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