1989 Suzuki Sidekick
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1989 Suzuki Sidekick. Newest first.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Owner complaints
7 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 suzuki sidekick. the contact noticed that the check engine light was constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. on two occasions, he took the vehicle to the dealer and paid $100 to have the light turned off. there IS a switch in the circuit that he cannot locate…
Tl*the contact owns a 1989 suzuki sidekick. the contact noticed that the check engine light was constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. on two occasions, he took the vehicle to the dealer and paid $100 to have the light turned off. there IS a switch in the circuit that he cannot locate, but needs to remove it in order to prevent the check engine light from illuminating again. the suzuki dealer will not remove the switch because it IS a federally mandated malfunction, according to the paperwork the contact was provided. if the switch IS not removed, the warning indicator will illuminate and prevent the contact from receiving an emissions sticker. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 81,000. updated 5/5/09 *cn the dealer recommended replacing the oxygen sensor. Updated 05/06/09.*jb
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Front passenger shoulder/lap belt exploded into bunch of little pieces, now inoperative, happened as release button was depressed. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Exhaust leak, consumer reported burned rear passenger seat area while driving, caused by leak from the tail pipe pe91-1260. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
Windshield wiper linkage assembly malfunctioned. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Ft passenger side seat belt buckle broke, replaced, replacement broke also. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle will not latch will pop out while driving. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers side seatbelt does not unlock. Please explain. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
- Weld failure in structure
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 10152052This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
- 10014818Correct coolant usage.
- 45880Torque converter clutch (tcc) chuggle/hunting condition.*sd
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