Official recalls have been issued for the 1995 Chevrolet Suburban by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.
Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Chevrolet service department immediately!
1995 Chevrolet Suburban FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE NHTSA Campaign #06E043000
Date Announced: MAY 19, 2006
Vehicles Affected: 88,303
Summary: Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name P/N G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a Mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the O-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Actions: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E043000 »
1995 Chevrolet Suburban VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER NHTSA Campaign #03V159000
Date Announced: APRIL 28, 2003
Vehicles Affected: 1,755,876
Summary: On certain minivans, pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles with certain model-engine combinations, the windshield wiper motor may fail due to cracked solder joints on the controller circuit board. The windshield wipers could work intermittently or not at all.
Consequence: If this were to occur during bad weather, driver visibility would be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Actions: Dealers will replace the wiper motor circuit board and cover. Owner notification began on June 19, 2003. 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, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V159000 »
1995 Chevrolet Suburban VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER NHTSA Campaign #98V150001
Date Announced: JULY 01, 1998
Vehicles Affected: 1,557,585
Summary: Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack causing the windshield wipers to work intermittently.
Consequence: This condition can result in inoperative wipers, reducing a driver's visibility, and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
1995 Chevrolet Suburban VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL NHTSA Campaign #96V057000
Date Announced: APRIL 04, 1996
Vehicles Affected: 379,004
Summary: These vehicles were assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat which could bind the throttle. This does not meet with the maximum return times required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: The engine speed may not return to idle increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Actions: Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, cut out a portion of the dash mat to provide proper clearance. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V057000 »
1995 Chevrolet Suburban POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NHTSA Campaign #95V139000
Date Announced: JULY 26, 1995
Vehicles Affected: 36,641
Summary: The transmission shift-cable lock clip can back out of its installed position resulting in a loss of cable adjustment. When the shift lever is placed in the "park" position, the "park" indicator light may not illuminate.
Consequence: The vehicle can move unintentionally if the driver does not notice that the indicator light is not on and does not apply the parking brake.
1995 Chevrolet Suburban AIR BAGS NHTSA Campaign #95V140000
Date Announced: JULY 25, 1995
Vehicles Affected: 3,651
Summary: The vehicles have both the supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) label and an engine start label installed on the same side of the sun visor. This does not comply with FMVSS no.208, "occupant crash protection."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: Operators could fail to notice and heed the warning label.
Actions: The engine start label will be removed from the stowed side of the sun visor and a new engine start label will be installed on the headliner in the sun visor depression. Owners will receive the new label and can install the label themselves or have a dealer install it. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V140000 »
1995 Chevrolet Suburban POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES NHTSA Campaign #95V026000
Date Announced: FEBRUARY 16, 1995
Vehicles Affected: 13,853
Summary: Due to a thin case casting, an external transmission leak can occur.
Consequence: This condition can cause transmission oil to sprayonto the exhaust system and result in a possible vehicle fire.
Actions: Dealers will inspect the transmission case assembly for the involved case casting. If the assembly is involved, the transmission will be replaced. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V026000 »
