Recalls for 1989 Gmc Suburban

DEFECT #1 - SEATS

Posted on: 1993-11-29
Description
The recliner mechanism and the seat frame may have foam and/or vinyl between them, creating a soft joint.  This soft joint results in lower than specified bolt torque which leads to joint looseness, causing bolt fatigue and eventual bolt failure.

Consequence
If bolt failure occurs to the driver's seat, it wouldallow the seat back to suddenly recline, and could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the foam and/or vinyl from between the recliner mechanism and the seat frame soft joint and replace the recliner bolts.

Notes
System: interior systems; seat tracks, anchors, and seats.vehicle description: vans and utility vehicles equipped with bucket seats withknob type recliner mechanisms.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the gmc service center at 1-313-456-4547 or the chevrolet service centerat 1-800-222-1020.  Also, please contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 1993-02-04
Description
Unanticipated heat in the transmission can force the transmission fluid out of the vent tube.

Consequence
The vented transmission fluid can catch fire if exposedto a source of ignition.

Corrective Action
Install a longer transmission vent hose routed to the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle.

Notes
System: power train.vehicle description: light trucks with 5.0 l, 5.7 l, and 7.4 l engines and 4l60,4l60-e, and 3l80 automatic transmissions.