1992 Suzuki Sidekick
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
10 complaints
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- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving consumer drove over a bump in the road and check engine light illuminated. *ak *sc
- Tires
Tire purchased 13 jan 2000 - approx 6K to 7K mileage- tread separation at high speed - no deflation of tire - debris caused minor paint / trim damage( dot number: acul13v340 tire size: p20575r15 )
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Problem with engine stalling out while pulling into a parking space. Dealer notified and replaced fuel pump fuse, although dealer wasn't sure what caused the incident. vehicle appeared to be running normal at this time. *ak *ML
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Had heard locking mechanism click on seat belts. Started driving & felt the latch unlocked. Seat belt buckle can be unlocked when brakes are applied. Took to dealer & informed not under warranty & owner will have to pay. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Repaired the disc brakes five times because of premature wear of brake pads which caused vibration. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Brake shoes grab/make noise when moist. *Sd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank fell off while driving. Explain in more detail. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger seat belt buckle will not extend from housing. Please describe details.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve
(619) 686-1775 voice pager; rear ABS brakes; proportioning valve braking with 90-100% on front only. Rotors and shoes replaced every 10-20,000 miles. List info.
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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