1994 GMC VANDURA

1 recalls, 16 complaints - 1 TSBs

94V087000 May 9, 1994
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION LABEL AND/OR THE DRIVER AIR BAG ADVISORY LABEL MAY BE MISSING FROM THE VEHICLES, WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF 49 CFR 567.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: OWNERS OF VEHICLE WOULD BE UNAWARE OF THE LOAD CAPACITY OF THE VANS, THE VAN BUILD DATE, AND WOULD NOT HAVE ANY ASSURANCE THAT THE VANS MEET THE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
Remedy
THE LABELS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNER'S FOR INSTALLATION ON THE VEHICLES.
2,255 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: EXPLORER VAN COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

16 total complaints 2 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1
AIR BAGS1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 31, 2003
Incident date: Jan 29, 2003
THE ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP WHEN APPLIED. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION AND SPEEDOMETERS PROBLEMS. *AK *NLM
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 31, 2003
Incident date: Jan 29, 2003
THE ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP WHEN APPLIED. THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION AND SPEEDOMETERS PROBLEMS. *AK *NLM
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 8, 2002
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ON WET PAVEMENT PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 15, 2001
Incident date: Mar 8, 2001
WHILE DRIVING WITH SPEED CONTROL ON VEHICLE LOSES POWER, AND RECONNECTED VEHICLE SURGES TO 80MPH. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE.*AK STOP LAMP FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS May 15, 2001
Incident date: Mar 8, 2001
WHILE DRIVING WITH SPEED CONTROL ON VEHICLE LOSES POWER, AND RECONNECTED VEHICLE SURGES TO 80MPH. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE.*AK STOP LAMP FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *SLC
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 15, 2001
Incident date: Feb 12, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jul 30, 1999
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES FAILED WHEN REAR SOFA SEAT WAS RECLINED FOR BED. MJS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jul 6, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH ENGINE CUTS OFF. DEALER SAYS VEHICLE NEEDS A NEW FUEL PUMP. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Apr 5, 1999
Incident date: Dec 18, 1998
WOULD BE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, AND SEAT BELT BUCKLE WOULD COME UNDONE. WHEN TRYING TO RELATCH IT, IT WOULD FAIL TO LOCK. WILL BE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER WHEN TIME PERMITS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jun 24, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
FUEL PUMP FAILED.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Mar 4, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER PUMP LOCKS UP/WILL NOT TURN ,CAUSING IT TO BREAK THE SERPENTINE BELT WHICH RUNS, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING/ALTERNATOR/ FAN AND BRAKES WHICH POWER COMES FROM PUMP.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 7, 1998
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN NORMAL CONDITIONS ON A GRAVEL SURFACE, THE BRAKES LOCK UP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 27, 1997
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN ANY TYPE OF WEATHER OR SPEED, THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jun 22, 1996
VEHICLE DOES NOT SLOW DOWN WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS SOFTLY RELEASED AT SPEEDS ABOVE 15MPH TO SPEEDS BELOW 45 MPH.
AIR BAGS Sep 3, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
ELECTIRCAL SHORT, CAUSING THE AIR BAG READING TO STAY ON THE DASHBORAD.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Aug 21, 1996
EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT SHOULDER/LAP BELT FAILURE, WHEN BELT WON'T PULL OUT OR RETRACT, BELT BECOMES TWISTED, RENDERING IT INOPERATIVE. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 GMC VANDURA

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

GMC VANDURA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC VANDURA across all model years (1994, 1995).

2 Total Recalls
75 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
10 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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