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Chevrolet Suburban Recall 93V016: Power Train:Automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 93V016, reported February 1, 1993, 1,702,880 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
Risk
THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Chevrolet C10198819891990199119921993
Chevrolet C20198819891990199119921993
Chevrolet C30198819891990199119921993
Chevrolet K10198819891990199119921993
Chevrolet K20198819891990199119921993
Chevrolet K30198819891990199119921993
Chevrolet Suburban19881989199019911992
GMC C1500198819891990199119921993
GMC C2500198819891990199119921993
GMC C3500198819891990199119921993
GMC K1500198819891990199119921993
GMC K2500198819891990199119921993
GMC K3500198819891990199119921993
GMC Suburban19881989199019911992