1992 Chevrolet Suburban
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1992 Chevrolet Suburban. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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).
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Dealers should inspect the hand started brake pedal bolts and torque them to specification.
Owner complaints
189 complaints39 involved a crash7 involved a fire18 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
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
- Unknown or other
1992 chevrolet suburban. *ak *ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**765494
- Air bags › Frontal
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and none of the air bags deployed. The driver suffered injuries.*jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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
- Tires › Tread/belt
2 tire failures of tire tread separation: incident dates 6/15/02 and 8/10/02. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Climate control wire behind glove box caught fire also cc module overheats/shorts w/o tripping circuit fuse. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Windshield wipers don't work or stop working in rain. *Ak
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering › Linkages › Arm › Idler and attachment · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
When I bought the truck used (85000 mls)it had a bad front end idler link and a bad a/c clutch bearing. Not long after I bought it I had to replace the alternator. I also noticed that the brakes didn't stop the vehicle like they should and I was scared to let my wife drive it because of the spongy…
When I bought the truck used (85000 mls)it had a bad front end idler link and a bad a/c clutch bearing. Not long after I bought it I had to replace the alternator. I also noticed that the brakes didn't stop the vehicle like they should and I was scared to let my wife drive it because of the spongy brakes. I took it in several times to different shops and also the dealer to have them look at the brakes and was always told that the brakes on this model were just that way. I put new rotors and pads on the front and new rear drums and shoes and repeatedly bled the system with slight improvement. It acts as though there IS a restriction in the brake line to both front and rear. It acts as though they designed the thing not to stop quickly. I unplugged the motor to the ABS so that at least it would squeal a tire. The lack of sure low speed stops has caused 2 near miss accidents and 1 t bone which has raised our insurance rates. I have learned to drive the thing anticipating stops and prebraking. I went to the dealer and just like with the windshield wiper circuit board that shorted out when it gets wet they told me that for my specific model there were no recalls and they refused to look at it. To add insult to injury last week they sent us a mailer saying that they would replace my brake pedal with a different one to give me a "better feel". That won't do me much good if I'm stuck under a bus!!!!! I have a vehicle which has substandard brakes, which were designed that way and they won't do a [xxx] thing about them. I like a lot of things about the truck but the brakes suck big time.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
When turning windshield wipers off blades will not go back to a resting position. If turned back on they will continue to go back and forth about 15 times instead of once before stopping. Dealer didn't pull up a recall, and warranty doesn't cover it.*ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer was traveling on highway and vehicle started to vibrate. She was able to pull over to shoulders, noticed tread separation and wires hanging out from tires. there were no injuries. cooper tires. *ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
On september 22, 2000 at about 9:00 p.m. I was on I-10 westbound about 15 miles east of san antonio city limits. my driver rear side firehawk blew-out at a speed of about 65 m/p/h. my truck swirved slightly but I managed to pull it on the shoulder. I came out and discovered that the tire's whole…
On september 22, 2000 at about 9:00 p.m. I was on I-10 westbound about 15 miles east of san antonio city limits. my driver rear side firehawk blew-out at a speed of about 65 m/p/h. my truck swirved slightly but I managed to pull it on the shoulder. I came out and discovered that the tire's whole tread had completely came off, this blow-out also managed to break my driver's side running board. I changed tires and proceeded to laredo, tx, my destination. when home, I contacted firestone and they asked for me to send them the damaged tire, reciepts of any charged incurred due to the blow-out, two estimates to repair my truck, and the reciept of the shipping fee. I have tried to get my remainding four tires exchanged at a firestone tire location but due to them not being the on recall, they can do nothing for me. I would appreciate any and all information available on the problems of the firehawk SS10 type of tires.*ak (dot number: vdr7jbao98 tiresize: p275/60r15)
- Tires
Two of the firestone wilderness at p255/70r16 tires on the vehicle went flat, when tires were broken down to patch, the tires were separated on the inside. *Mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS braking system IS defective. However, braking system works. so when traveling in snow or ice and making a sudden stop ABS sytem takes longer. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
On two occasions the consumer has slammed on brakes abruptly, the brake pedal went to the floor and the anti lock brakes failed, dealer checked but said they looked fine. nlm
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Design of hvac and sound system controls requires the driver to hold a button and watch a pointer on a display to adjust hvac and sound system to desired settings while driving. This IS an unsafe design feature!
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Tires › Tread/belt
While driving 65mph heard & felt a bumping against vehicle. Stopped & checked vehicle. Noticed tires were blistered & tread was pulling from the casing. Both front & rear tires were showing tread problems. Not positive if original tires at time of purchase were used. Also, ABS brake light comes on and stays. when braking vehicle would pull immediately to the left. Vehicle was controllable.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving on highway ABS brakes kicked in on dry pavement unexpectedly, and extended stopping distance 50 percent. contact dealer.*ak
- Trailer hitches
A factory installed hitch platform was found to have fatigue cracks on the side plates starting at the rear behind the rear fram mounting bolt and continuing at about 45 degrees toward the square tube. Thes ecracks had come within 1/4" of squar etube, very close to failure of the hitch and the trailer coming off the tow vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a crash. The brake manufacturer IS aware of the problem but has yet to fix it. *ak *ML
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
While driving in a rainstorm windshield wipers worked intermittently. This has happened on several occasions. haven't contacted the dealer or manufacturer. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
On any slick road surfaces at speed of 10 miles per hour , when the brakes were applied to come to a complete stop at stopsign. the antilock brake system kicked in. The antilock brake light and the brake light turn on in the control panel. the antilock brake system IS supposed to readjust itself…
On any slick road surfaces at speed of 10 miles per hour , when the brakes were applied to come to a complete stop at stopsign. the antilock brake system kicked in. The antilock brake light and the brake light turn on in the control panel. the antilock brake system IS supposed to readjust itself automatically in a few seconds after it has been deployed. but my vehicle does not do this. this IS the second incident that the antilock brake system has kicked in within a six months period since the vehicle was purchased. the first incident involved a completely different scenario. the first time the roads were slick and the vehicle was being driven on the highway at about 55 mph. another vehicle was entering the highway at a high rate of speed, despite the slick road conditions. This vehicle hit a slick spot on the highway and slide complete across the three lane highway, inwhich I was traveling on the farthest lane. there were about 4 other cars that had to slam on their brakes and basically come to a complete stop in order to avoid the vehicle that was skidding through the highway. my antilock brakes kicked in with a loud thug. And the antilock light and brake light came on too. but it never readjusted itself after this incident. the vehicle had to be taken into repair to reset the ABS. the first time happened in july 1999 and was repaired in early august. this second incident did not warrent the ABS to kick in. I believe that the ABS are overly sensitive and need to be reprogramed. I heard on a news report that the chevrolet suburban was being recalled for its faulty ABS brakes from 1999 through 1992. however, I have been unable to confirm that the 1992 chevrolet suburban IS being recalled for this problem. the dealership that I called about repairs said the recall was for vehicles starting in 1994, not 1992. I would like to get this resolved . Please let me know the results. Thank you.
- Unknown or other
Emergency stops on dry pavement at 30 mph caused ABS to engage and caused 2 accidents. in both incidents, the vehicle seemed to "roll" into the car in front. after driving 30 years, I have a sense of how long it should take to stop as well as being very aware of how long it takes to stop this…
Emergency stops on dry pavement at 30 mph caused ABS to engage and caused 2 accidents. in both incidents, the vehicle seemed to "roll" into the car in front. after driving 30 years, I have a sense of how long it should take to stop as well as being very aware of how long it takes to stop this heavier vehicle and have attempted to compensate by allowing a great deal of stopping space in front of me. I do not follow as close as most semis. when the brakes are pushed all the way down in sudden stops, the ABS comes on and makes a sort of popping/roaring sound. it seems like something slipping. I have complete control of the steering as I roll/crash into the back of the vehicle in front of me! but, I feel that I have no control of the brakes, and the distance it takes to get stopped. other people who have driven my vehicle have felt the ABS are unsafe in sudden stops. fortunately, I have not had to make sudden stops at high speeds because who knows how many hundreds of feet would be required. so far in both low speed crashes, two people have claimed neck and back injuries, and their legal suits are still pending with the insurance company. I like the car but would not buy another suburban because of the lack of feeling safe with the ABS. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
This vehicle has a tremendously long stopping distance, especially in the wet. One dealer says there IS nothing wrong; the other says to try a new antilock unit. They say it might help but if it doesn't make any difference it IS non-returnable. It will cost @ $1000 just to trial and error a fix for a serious safety defect. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When the brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing a collision. dealer has been notified. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Poor brake performance
Poor performance of ABS brakes
- Engine compartment fires
An alleged malfunction in the atlernator resulting in engine compartmet fires.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10007838Diagnostic information for intermittent transmission downshift, slip, busy/cycling tcc or noisy cooling fan.
- 634999Diagnosis of cracked or broken transmission case. 2006 and prior cars and light duty trucks.
- 623509Some vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and EBC4 ABS brake modules may comment that their vehicles exhibit poor brake system performance, this may be attributed to brake pedal feel. *Slc
- 623419Special policy bulletin regarding product enhancement brake system subjective feel / poor brake system performance.
- 623411This special policy product enhancement covers vehicles equipped with vacuum power brake assist and EBC4 ABS brake modules exhibitng poor brake system performance / brake system subjective feel.
- 608388Brake lead/pull and front brake wear. *Mjs
- 606765Some cab chassis, crew cab, and pickup models may exhibit a brake lead / pull and front brake wear.
- 602774Vehicles leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes, and premature front brake wear, especially vehicles that have been used to tow a heavy load.
- 601128Vehicle leading or pulling to either side while applying the brakes or front brake wear not meeting expectations.
- 52352Broken rear cargo door hinge (install replacement hinge).
- 39304Cold engine knock.
- 39070New cast iron exhaust manifold and stainless steel gasket to correct engine noise condition.
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