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1997 Buick Park Avenue TSBs

76 Technical Service Bulletins across 14 categories

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10 bulletins
635006

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002.

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634997

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS.

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*TT

634985

CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS,...

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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT

623615

INFORMATION REGARDING EXTRA CLIPS IN THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION.

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*SLC

601769

INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP.

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*YC

54421

EXPERIENCE A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION.

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*YC

54344

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HARSH GARAGE SHIFT REVERSE TO DRIVE.

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*YC

54285

EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION.

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*YC

52553

HARSH GARAGE SHIFT, REVERSE TO DRIVE, HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSAXLE.

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*TW

10135203

This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans...

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breather vent.

Engine

10 bulletins
634813

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK.

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*TT

628928

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK.

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*TT UPDATED *EH

620835

EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.

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*TT

619370

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND...

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/ OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE NOT APPLIED. *TT

619177

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK.

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*TT

619176

ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) ...

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*TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ

54327

COMMENTS OF AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE; REAR OF ENGINE.

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*YC

53015

WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES.

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*YC

52573

ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATES OVER FULL (REPLACE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR TUBE ASSEMBLY).

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*TW

10008471

NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS.

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*TT

Body & Paint

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609642

THE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH TRIM PLATE HAS BECOME DTACHED FROM THE SEAT AND/OR SEAT ROCKS.

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YD

609639

TRUNK MOUNTED 12 CD CHANGER EJECTS INTERMITTENTLY.

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YD

6088910

SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH TRIM PLATE DETACHING FROM SEAT AND / OR SEAT CHUCKS / ROCKS.

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*TT

601054

PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER DOES NOT FULLY CLEAN LOWER PORTION OF WINDSHIELD.

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*YC

54351

COMMENTS ON ERRATIC AUTOMATIC WIPER OPERATION OR THAT THE WIPERS ARE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO SMALL AMOUNTS OF MOISTURE ON THE WINDSHIELD.

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*YC

52605

WAVY OR DIMPLING APPEARANCE IN ROOF PANEL RUNNING FRONT TO BACK OR EXCESSIVE RAIN NOISE (REPLACE CARDBOARD ROOF INSULATOR ADHESIVE).

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*TW

52604

PAINT CHIPS ON REAR COMPARTMENT LID ( ADJUST REAR COMPARTMENT LID/INSTALL NEW OVERSLAM BUMPERS).

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*TW

52564

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR.

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*TW

10012148

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION.

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*TT

Infotainment

8 bulletins
54352

COMMENTS ON A BRIGHT REFLECTION FROM THE HEAD UP DISPLAY (HUD) UNIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS...

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POSITIONED WITH THE SUN DIRECTLEY ABOVE THE DRIVER.

52600

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE).

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*TW

10170494

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with...

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Theftlock.

10168979

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.

10165876

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.

10141381

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10114947

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

10114924

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock.

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Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

Steering

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634993

TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.

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*TT

634981

SUBJECT REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.

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*TT

627462

INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKE/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR,SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS (DIAGNOSE/BALANCE TIRES/WHEELS).

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*YH

618097

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.

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*JB UPDATED *EH GM VOICEMAIL MESSAGE. *TT

608376

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF STEERING VIBRATION / SHUDDER / MOAN DURING PARKING MANEUVERS ON DRY PAVEMENT.

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*TT

603826

EXPERIENCING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.

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*YC

10004353

STEERING COLUMN TO INSTRUMENT PANEL FASTENER REMOVAL.

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*TT

Other

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6089947

A CONDITION WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK AND / OR SEAT CUSHION HEAT ELEMENT IS NON-FUNCTIONING.

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*TT

6088811

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING TYPE NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

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*TT

601777

INFORMATION ON MEMORY SEAT OPERATING INTERMITTENTLY.

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*YC

601408

CONCERNS OF NOISE/VIBRATION/GROWL FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE ON RIGHT TURNS OR HARD ACCELERATION.

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*YC

53022

EXPERIENCING HARSH ENGAGEMENT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE.

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*YC

10012691

NEW REPLACEMENT KEY BLANK AVAILABLE.

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*TT

10008897

MULTIPLE STABILITRAK/PRECISION CONTROL CODES SUCH AS C1282, C1283, C1284, C1285, C1287, AND C1288 EXIST ON DELPHI BOSCH 5.0 OR 5.3 SYSTEMS.

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Fuel System

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629785

ONWERS MAY ENCOUNTER ONE FUEL READING AFTER THEY HAVE FINISHED DRIVING THE VEHICLE THEN A DIFFERENT READING WHEN RESTARTING THE VEHICLE.

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*TT

10208027

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10171318

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10157018

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

10137901

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

10113443

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for...

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the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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619036

SUBJECT REGARDING THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR CAMPAIGN NUMBER 00039.

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*TT

10248444

Vehicle Recalls

10166638

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10154641

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10138060

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Electrical

4 bulletins
601778

INFORMATION ON INTERIOR LIGHTS INOPERATIVE AND FUSE BLOWN.

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*YC

10246631

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

10012990

REPLACEMENT IGNITION KEY CLARIFICATION.

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*TT

10006221

IGNITION KEY REPLACEMENT.

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*MR

HVAC & Climate

3 bulletins
606579

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY DISPLAYS INACCURATE TEMPERATURE SETTING AND / OR EMITS TICK NOISE.

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*TT

52603

INTERMITTENT A/C SYSTEM THUMP NOISE ON INITIAL START UP FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PANEL (REPLACE ACCUMULATOR).

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*TW

10007793

HVAC FACEPLATE LENS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT.

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SERVICE VME. *TT

Brakes

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600208

EXPERIENCING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES.

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*YC

52575

BRAKE NOISE (GRUNT/GROAN/GRIND/CRUNCH) COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES (REPLACE FRONT BRAKE PADS).

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*TW

51243

UNATTENDED HORN ACTIVATION OR HORN(S) INOPERATIVE (REPLACE HORN PAD/AIR BAG MODULE; HORN FUSE).

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*TW

Lighting

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601779

INFORMATION ON NO TURN SIGNAL OPERATIVE.

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*YC

10017568

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS).

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*TT

Software & Calibration

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10082506

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT...

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A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.

Suspension

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10026686

GMC: HARSH RIDE OR LINE INSTALLATION CONCERN WITH DELCO SHOCK KIT.

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CONCERNS WITH CONNECTING THE LINES TO THE SHOCKS AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR. CONCERN OF HARSH RIDE AFTER INSTALLATION. *PE