Recalls for 1996 Gmc G25

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

Posted on: 1999-07-21
Description
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: certain light duty pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, or minivans equipped with 3-sensor abs (antilock braking system) ebc4 units.

Consequence
These vehicles can experience extended stopping distances during abs stops on certain multiple surfaces, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the computer program which operates the abs unit on some vehicles, or replace the computer on others to improve the performance of the abs on these surfaces.

Notes
On vehicles which required the computer program to be modified, owner notification has began.for vehicles which require a new computer module, gm has scheduled owner notificatiion to begin during the last week of may 2000.a phased mailing will be required, with the last mailing scheduled to be completed by december 2000.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES

Posted on: 1996-10-01
Description
The steering linkage assemby contains a relay rod tapered-stud attachment nut that was not torqued to proper specifications.

Consequence
The tapered stud can loosen and the driver would notice a lag in the responsiveness to steering wheel inputs.  Eventually the relay rod stud can fracture resulting loss of steering control.

Corrective Action
Dealers will remove the existing crimped nut and install a new nut torqued to specifications.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began during september 1996.  Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1800-424-9393.

DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Posted on: 1996-10-01
Description
Water intrusion into the kick panel areas in front of both the driver and passenger doors can cause a corrosion path between the battery feed and the electrical ground.

Consequence
This condition can cause an electrical short leading to ignition and combusion of the plastics in the electrical components of the vehicle resulting in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the 25 amp circuit breakers with 25 amp fuses in the fuse block; remove a temporary paper fuse-block cover; install a plastic shield over the fuse block; replace and reorient the power door lock relay (if equipped); inspect the remote keyless entry module (if equipped) for signs of corrosion, replace if corroded, and reorient it; and apply additional body sealer in key areas.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began during september 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1800-424-9393.