1991 Suzuki Sidekick
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 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
14 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
Two rapid deflations of tires, just weeks apart, due to sidewall failure. first happened rounding a corner at about 20 mph, and the second while parked.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
The front passenger and rear left seat belts on our 1991 suzuki sidekick have both failed this week. we have had no accidents in the car. the front right seat belt has locked in its case, making it impossible to use. the left rear seatbelt no longer lo. *ak
- Child seat
I have a century carseat, model 4387lht, mfg date 010697, that has a buckle that suddenly stopped working. it would no longer buckle closed. upon calling century products I was told that often kids stick foreign items in the hole where the buckle IS causing this problem. I can absolutely…
I have a century carseat, model 4387lht, mfg date 010697, that has a buckle that suddenly stopped working. it would no longer buckle closed. upon calling century products I was told that often kids stick foreign items in the hole where the buckle IS causing this problem. I can absolutely guarantee this did not happen and it IS a defect in the product. century products did not want the carseat sent back to them to investigate. I still have the carseat but obviously am not using it. I believe this needs warrents some type of further investigation since century has recalled other model carseats for this exact same problem.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt recall repair completed however new buckles fell apart.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Pieces may break off the seat belt buckle, resulting in hard to insert the metal tongue into the buckle, dealer does not have the parts (recall).
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Took the vehicle in to be repaired under the recall. currently, the latch has jammed into the buckle and this sea tbelt doesn't lock . please describe details. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Automatic door locks failed, trapping the driver in the car.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The driver's side seat belt buckle fell apart. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Dlr trying to locate parts, however owner contacted zone office and was informed to wait until dlr locates parts. Sea tbelt buckles recall 95v103008. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Passengers rear seat belt will not retract into its assembly, rendering it inoperative. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Failure of the rear seat belt retractors shoulder belts will not retract. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline
The vehicle caught fire. Please describe. tt
- Electrical system › Horn · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Horn button came off.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The seat belt does not lock, and comes unlatched at times for no apparent reason. 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
- Seat blt locks-stow posit.
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
- 39604Modification of automatic transmission internal parts.
- 39603Modification of intake manifold and thermostat.
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