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1992 GMC TYPHOON

3 recalls, 5 complaints

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 CE... Read more
Consequence
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).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
06E041000 May 18, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
CERTAIN R&B, INC. CENTRAL MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION (CMFI) FUEL RETURN LINES, MODELS HELP 55163, NAPA BALKAMP 700-3270, AND THE CONNECTION 2560001, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL RETURN LINE HAS A MECHANICAL BLEED VALVE WHICH WAS NOT INSTALLED AT THE PR... Read more
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE VALVE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
R&B, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AT THE CUSTOMERS REQUEST, EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL LINE OR OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT R&B, INC. AT 215-712-5330.
7,800 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: R&B, INC.
91V207000 Nov 25, 1991
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE LINK CONNECTING THE ELECTRONIC REAR HEIGHT SENSOR TO THE REAR AXLE CAN DISCONNECT UNDER SEVERAL CONDITIONS, ALLOWING THE ARM ATTACHED TO THE SENSOR TO LODGE BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY AND THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE PIPE. THIS ABRADES THE BRAKE PIPE AND COULD LEAD TO REAR BRAKE FAILURE.
Consequence
ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REARBRAKES. THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD FUNCTION, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED INCREASEDSTOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL RETENTION CLIPS TO INSURE THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL SOCKET CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE BALL; ADD A DOWN STOP ON THE SENSOR ARM; AND ADD A SHIELD ON THE REAR AXLE.
401 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PAS, INC.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
WHEELS1
WHEELS Aug 18, 2005
Incident date: Aug 12, 2005
DT: THECONTACT OWNS A 1992 GMC TYPHOON. ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO, THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. INSURANCE COMPANY COVERED THE REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT ABOUT A MONTH AGO THE LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHIC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 11, 2000
AT SLOW SPEEDS, BRAKES UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES PROVIDE NO STOPPING POWER. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, ANTI-LOCK ALLOWS BRAKE PEDAL TO TRAVEL TO FLOOR. COMPLAINED TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. EVENTUALLY TOLD OF RECALL IN NOV. 1999. NOTHING DONE YET. REAR SEAT BELTS UNWIND BUT FAIL TO REWIND SLACK. TOLD DEALER AND... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER Sep 11, 2000
AT SLOW SPEEDS, BRAKES UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES PROVIDE NO STOPPING POWER. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, ANTI-LOCK ALLOWS BRAKE PEDAL TO TRAVEL TO FLOOR. COMPLAINED TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. EVENTUALLY TOLD OF RECALL IN NOV. 1999. NOTHING DONE YET. REAR SEAT BELTS UNWIND BUT FAIL TO REWIND SLACK. TOLD DEALER AND... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Sep 11, 2000
AT SLOW SPEEDS, BRAKES UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES PROVIDE NO STOPPING POWER. AT HIGHER SPEEDS, ANTI-LOCK ALLOWS BRAKE PEDAL TO TRAVEL TO FLOOR. COMPLAINED TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. EVENTUALLY TOLD OF RECALL IN NOV. 1999. NOTHING DONE YET. REAR SEAT BELTS UNWIND BUT FAIL TO REWIND SLACK. TOLD DEALER AND... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Oct 20, 1998
ANTI LOCK BRAKES SYSTEM FAILED.

GMC TYPHOON - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC TYPHOON across all model years (1992, 1993).

6 Total Recalls
13 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GMC TYPHOON - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1993 3 8 View
1992 (current) 3 5

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