1994-2004 Chevrolet S-Series: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1994-2004 Chevrolet S-Series directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1994 2WD/4WD:
The windshield wiper motor may fail on certain vehicles. Dealer will inspect and replace affected parts.
1994 w/2.2-liter engine:
Vacuum hose can detach from power-brake-booster check valve, as a result of engine backfire.
1994-95 Postal Vehicle:
Loose/worn steering shaft can result in separation from steering gear.
1994-96 w/4WD and ABS:
Increased stopping distances can occur during ABS stops while in 2WD mode.
1994-97:
Seatbelt webbing on certain models can separate during frontal impact.
1995 w/air conditioning and V6 engine:
Rivet can break and allow fan blade to separate from hub.
1996 2WD manual-shift w/2.2-liter engine:
Drive wheels could seize and lock while truck is moving.
1996:
Top coat of paint on a few trucks peels severely.
1996-97 w/V6 engine:
Front brake line can contact oil pan, causing wear that may result in fluid loss.
1997:
The windshield wiper motor may fail on certain vehicles. Dealer will inspect and replace affected parts.
1997-98 electric:
Fuel-fired heater-pipe ground strap contacts rear brake pipe, leading to premature corrosion and eventual loss of brake-pipe integrity.
1998:
Daytime running lights do not meet FMVSS No. 108 requirements.
1998:
Fatigue fracture of rear-axle brake pipe can occur, causing slow fluid leak and resulting in soft brake pedal; if pipe breaks, driver would face sudden loss of rear-brake performance.
1998:
Wiring-harness clip can melt and drip onto exhaust manifold, possibly resulting in fire.
1999:
Safety-belt retractor may not meet the locking requirements, leaving the occupant improperly restrained in a collision.
2000 w/2WD:
On certain vehicles, right-hand ABS module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe-tube nuts could have been tightened improperly; seal could have been broken, causing leakage and increasing stopping distance.
2000 w/all-disc brakes:
Out-of-spec spring clip in ABS motor could allow bearing to become misaligned; eventually, ABS and Dynamic Rear Proportioning system would become inoperative.
2000-01:
Some seatbelt assemblies were not properly heat treated and do not pass the load-bearing requirement.








