Vehicle recall 94V242000 · December 12, 1994
Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Jimmy
The brake pedal pivot bolt was started in the weld nut, but was not torqued correctly causing the bolt to disengage from the weld nut.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The brake pedal pivot bolt was started in the weld nut, but was not torqued correctly causing the bolt to disengage from the weld nut.
- Consequence
- This condition can result in a total loss of brakingcapability.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for hand-started brake pedal bolts and torque them to correct specifications.
- Notes
- System: brakes; hydraulic; linkage; pedal.vehicle description: light duty utility vehicles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within areasonable time, please contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC AT1-810-456-4547. Also contact the national highway traffic safetyadministration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V242000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 12, 1994
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 14, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 262
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Blazer (1995): 1995
- GMC Jimmy (1995): 1995
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