Safety Recall NHTSA · 94V228000 Reported November 21, 1994

Brakes:hydraulic:power assist:check valve

General Motors, Llc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 30,263 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
94V228000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
30,263
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 21, 1994

Defect Summary

A vacuum hose can detach from the power brake booster check valve as a result of engine backfire.

Safety Consequence

This can result in increased engine idle and loss of power brake assist after depletion of the booster vacuum reserve.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a clamp on the power brake booster assist.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 94V228000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 94V228000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 94V228000?

NHTSA recall 94V228000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on November 21, 1994. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:power assist:check valve. The recall affects approximately 30,263 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 94V228000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.