NHTSA Campaign 01I006000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Issued by GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · Reported Jul 2, 2001 · 255,770 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1992-1994 CHEVROLET AND GMC SUBURBANS EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM POWER-BRAKE ASSIST AND EBC4 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) MODULES. THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT POOR BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.
Consequence
THIS COULD BE ATTRIBUTED TO BRAKE PEDAL FEEL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL PAD. IN ADDITION, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE-BOOSTER OUTPUT ROD AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 1992 | 255,770 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 1993 | 255,770 |
| CHEVROLET | SUBURBAN | 1994 | 255,770 |
| GMC | SUBURBAN | 1992 | 255,770 |
| GMC | SUBURBAN | 1993 | 255,770 |
| GMC | SUBURBAN | 1994 | 255,770 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01I006000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.