1989 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
1 recalls, 15 complaints - 4 TSBs
95V103008 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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 SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Apr 21, 2009
Incident date: Dec 18, 2008
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, B... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 21, 2009
Incident date: Dec 18, 2008
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, B... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 10, 1996
Incident date: Jun 25, 1996
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
Jun 11, 1996
Incident date: Jun 2, 1996
EXHAUST LEAK, CONSUMER REPORTED BURNED REAR PASSENGER SEAT AREA WHILE DRIVING, CAUSED BY LEAK FROM THE TAIL PIPE PE91-1260. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: Jul 2, 1993
THE ALTERNATOR OVER POWERED THE SYSTEM, FRIED THE BATTERY *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jul 13, 1995
Incident date: Jul 2, 1993
THE ALTERNATOR OVER POWERED THE SYSTEM, FRIED THE BATTERY *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 2, 1993
FUEL INJECTOR ELECTRICAL RELAY BURNED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jul 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 2, 1993
TURN SIGNAL ELECTRICAL RELAY BURNED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jul 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 2, 1993
ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE BURNED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jul 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 2, 1993
ALTERNATOR FAILURE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jul 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 2, 1993
VOLTAGE REGULATOR STUCK WIDE OPEN. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Jul 7, 1995
Incident date: Jul 2, 1993
WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 22, 1995
Incident date: May 3, 1995
FT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE, REPLACED, REPLACEMENT BROKE ALSO. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH WILL POP OUT WHILE DRIVING. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 27, 1995
Incident date: Feb 27, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT DOES NOT UNLOCK. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
N-Q-G-045
Nov 20, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
This 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
N-Q-G-045
Nov 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This 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
9573L3001
Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHUGGLE/HUNTING CONDITION.*SD
0204145
May 10, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH
NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUZUKI SIDEKICK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE92087
Opened: Dec 2, 1992 , Closed: Apr 27, 1993
SEAT BLT LOCKS-STOW POSIT.
There is no summary currently available
PE90008
Opened: Oct 19, 1989 , Closed: Apr 30, 1990
WELD FAILURE IN STRUCTURE
There is no summary currently available
SUZUKI SIDEKICK - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI SIDEKICK across all model years (1989, 1997).
8
Total Recalls
299
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
26
Reported Crashes
11
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
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