Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 93V-016 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 93V-016 covers 1,702,880 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V016000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
UNANTICIPATED HEAT IN THE TRANSMISSION CAN FORCE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID OUT OF THE VENT TUBE.
The risk
THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID CAN CATCH FIRE IF EXPOSEDTO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix
INSTALL A LONGER TRANSMISSION VENT HOSE ROUTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1986 to August 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- TRANS FLUID LEAK/FIRESNHTSA