Recalls for SUBURBAN GMC, GENERAL MOTORS CORP., SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES, July 02, 2001

A recall was issued on July 02, 2001 for SUBURBAN GMC, manufactured by GENERAL MOTORS CORP., in response to SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES problems. 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.THIS COULD BE ATTRIBUTED TO BRAKE PEDAL FEEL.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BRAKE PEDAL PAD. IN ADDITION, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE-BOOSTER OUTPUT ROD AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
GM HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO ADVISE OWNERS TO HAVE THE BRAKE PEDAL PAD REPLACED ON THEIR VEHICLES.OWNERS CAN CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.