CAMPAIGN: BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER
SUBJECT: BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER
MODELS: 1994 Chevrolet and GMC C/K and G Model Trucks
TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS
General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1994 Chevrolet and GMC C/K and G Model Trucks. Some of these vehicles were built with a brake pedal push rod retainer missing, mispositioned, or not properly seated. This condition could cause the stop lamp switch and the brake booster push rod to disconnect from the brake pedal, resulting in a loss of brake operation and a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
To prevent this condition from occurring, dealers are to inspect all vehicles to assure the brake pedal retainer is secure and fully seated in the groove and can be rotated a full 360 degrees in both directions.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Involved are, certain 1994 C/K Trucks and G Vans built through 08/31/93.
Year Model Plant From Through
1994 Chev G-Van Flint SOP RF107474 1994 Chev C/K Pontiac East SOP RE113188 1994 Chev C/K Fort Wayne SOP RZ113184 1994 Chev C/K Oshawa SOP R1119834 1994 Chev C/K Janesville SOP RJ308702 1994 Chev C/K Janesville SOP RJ100459 1994 GMC G-Van Flint SOP RF503104 1994 GMC C/K Pontiac East SOP RE502282 1994 GMC C/K Fort Wayne SOP RZ504082 1994 GMC C/K Oshawa SOP R1503754 1994 GMC C/K Janesville SOP RJ703654 1994 GMC C/K Janesville SOP RJ501534
NOTE: PLEASE CHECK DCS SCREEN 45 OR YOUR V.I.N. LISTING BEFORE PERFORMING CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS AFFECTED. ONLY AFFECTED VIN'S WILL BE PAID.
All affected vehicles have been identified by the VIN listing provided to involved dealers with this bulletin. Any dealer not receiving a listing was not shipped any of the affected vehicles.
DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY:
All unsold new vehicles in dealer's possession and subject to this campaign must be held and inspected/repaired per the Service Procedure of this Campaign Bulletin before owners take possession of these vehicles.
Dealers are to perform this campaign on all involved vehicles at no charge to owners, regardless of kilometers traveled, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Owners of vehicles recently sold from your new vehicle inventory with no owner information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer, and arrangements made to make the required correction according to instructions contained in this bulletin. This could be done by mailing to such owners a copy of the owner letter accompanying this bulletin. Campaign follow- up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the owner may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, please take the steps necessary to be sure the campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
CAMPAIGN PROCEDURE:
Refer to Section 4 of the Service Policies and Procedures Manual for the detailed procedure on handling Product Campaigns. Dealers are requested to complete the campaign on all transfers as soon as possible.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:
All owners of record at the time of campaign release are shown on the attached computer listing and have been notified by first class mail from General Motors (see copy of owner letter included with this bulletin). The listings provided are for campaign activity only and should not be used for any other purpose.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Parts required to complete this campaign should be ordered through regular channels, as follows:
Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ----------- ----------- ---------------- 15958643 Retainer 1
NOTE: IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 2% OF INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL NEED PART REPLACEMENT.
PARTS AND LABOUR CLAIM INFORMATION:
Credit for the campaign work performed will be paid upon receipt of a properly completed campaign claim card or DCS transmission in accordance with the following:
Repair Code Description Time Allowance ----------- ----------- -------------- 1A Inspect Brake Pedal Push Rod Retainer .2
2A Inspect and Replace Brake Pedal Push Rod .3 Retainer on C/K Trucks
3A Inspect and Replace Brake Pedal Push Rod .5 Retainer on G-Vans
Time allowance includes 0.1 hour for dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign. Parts credit will be based on dealer net plus 40% to cover parts handling.
SERVICE PROCEDURE - C/K: ----------------------- Refer to 1994 Service Manual for figure of retainer installation; Page 5D 1-3, Figure 2.
1. Set parking brake and start engine.
2. Depress service brake to view retainer location, rotate clip 360 degrees in both directions.
A. If clip is missing, vehicle cannot be delivered until retainer is installed (P/N 15958643).
B. If the clip is mispositioned, attempt to reposition clip over brake pedal stud and snap into groove. The clip should rotate freely. If the clip cannot be repositioned inspect the clip for damage and replace if necessary.
C. If clip rotates freely in groove (360 degrees of rotation in both directions), no further action is required.
3. Turn off engine.
SERVICE PROCEDURE - G-VAN:
Refer to 1994 Service Manual for figure of retainer installation; Page 5DI-3, Figure 1.
INSPECTION OF THE PUSH-ROD RETAINER
This is a blind inspection that requires the technician to reach in on the left side of the steering column and extend his fingers over the top side of the column to determine that the push-rod retainer is properly installed. If the retainer can be rotated 360 degrees in both directions, the retainer has been properly installed. If the retainer cannot be rotated, slight upward pressure towards the retaining pin should seat the retainer. If the retainer comes off or is found not to be in place, follow the procedure listed on Page 4.
INSTALLATION OF PUSH-ROD RETAINER
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the (4) screws of the knee bolster.
3. Remove the (2) hood cable bracket attachment bolts.
4. Remove the (2) nuts of the upper steering column bracket.
5. Remove the (2) lower steering column bolts and star washers.
6. Apply slight pressure on steering wheel to lower steering column.
NOTE: This allows access to the zero adjust brakes switch.
7. Snap retainer into place.
8. Apply tape to hold retainer in set position to allow for reinstallation of steering column.
9. Install the (2) lower steering column bolts and star washers.
10. Install the (2) nuts on the upper steering column bracket.
11. Install the (2) bolts that attach the hood cable bracket.
12. Install the (4) knee bolster screws.
13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
14. Install Campaign Identification Label.
INSTALLATION OF CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Clean surface of radiator upper mounting panel and apply a Campaign Identification Label. Make sure the correct campaign number is inserted on the label. This will indicate that the campaign has been completed.
Dear General Motors Customer:
General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1994 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Trucks and G-Vans.
These vehicles may have the brake pedal push rod retainer missing, mispositioned, or not properly seated. If the retainer is missing or comes off, the stop lamp switch and the brake booster push rod can become disconnected from the brake pedal resulting in a loss of brake operation. Loss of braking could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.
To prevent this condition from occurring, your dealer will inspect for proper installation of the retainer and reinstall or replace as necessary.
This service will be provided for you at no charge.
Please contact your GM dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date.
If parts are required, ask your dealer for details regarding their availability. If parts are not in stock, they can be ordered before scheduling your service date.
This letter identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this letter to your dealer will assist their Service personnel in completing the necessary correction to your vehicle in the shortest possible time.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.
Customer Support Department General Motors of Canada Limited
General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
