1998 Buick Park Avenue TSBs
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13 bulletinsA CONDITION WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK AND / OR SEAT CUSHION HEAT ELEMENT IS NON-FUNCTIONING.
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SUBJECT REGARDING LOW POWER / STUMBLE WHEN ACCELERATING IN TURNS OR STRAIGHT LINE.
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EXPERIENCING CLUNK, RATTLE OR METAL TO METAL NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE.
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EXPERIENCING CLUNK, RATTHE OR METAL TO METAL NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING TYPE NOISE HEARD IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
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SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.
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EXPERIENCING A RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE.
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COMMENTS ON SWITCHING BETWEEN LOCAL STATIONS OR CROSS TALK IN METROPOLITAN AREAS WITH SEVERAL STRONG AM STATIONS.
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INFORMATION ON HARMONIC TYPE NOISE FROM VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED.
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CONCERNS OF NOISE/VIBRATION/GROWL FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE ON RIGHT TURNS OR HARD ACCELERATION.
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NEW REPLACEMENT KEY BLANK AVAILABLE.
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HIGH SPEED SHAKE OR VIBRATION.
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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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Engine
10 bulletinsSOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK.
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SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK.
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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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SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK.
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ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) ...
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CONDITION REGARDING THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS DURING A CLOSED THROTTLE DECELERATION FROM ABOUT 35 MPH.
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COMMENTS THAT THE ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, HAS LACK OF POWER, HAS A KNOCK NOISE, AND/OR THE MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT) IS ILLUMINATED.
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WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY.
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SAFETY RECALL, PRODUCT FIELD ACTION NUMBER 03054, HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR DIAPHRAGM LEAKS.
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A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS.
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Fuel System
10 bulletinsONWERS MAY ENCOUNTER ONE FUEL READING AFTER THEY HAVE FINISHED DRIVING THE VEHICLE THEN A DIFFERENT READING WHEN RESTARTING THE VEHICLE.
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CONCERNS OF FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL.
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INCORRECT FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY.
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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.
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.
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.
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
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.
UPCOMING PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.
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SUPPLEMENT TO 03054 RECALL - REPLACEMENT FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WILL NOT.
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Body & Paint
9 bulletinsTHE FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH TRIM PLATE HAS BECOME DTACHED FROM THE SEAT AND/OR SEAT ROCKS.
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TRUNK MOUNTED 12 CD CHANGER EJECTS INTERMITTENTLY.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR.
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SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SEAT ADJUSTER SWITCH TRIM PLATE DETACHING FROM SEAT AND / OR SEAT CHUCKS / ROCKS.
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CONDITIONS WITH WINDSHIELD WASHER LOW FLUID INSTRUMENT PANEL MESSAGE INOPERATIVE.
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WINDSHIELD WASHER LOW FLUID INSTRUMENT PANEL MESSAGE INOPERATIVE.
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PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER DOES NOT FULLY CLEAN LOWER PORTION OF WINDSHIELD.
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NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION.
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PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS.
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Electrical
9 bulletinsVEHICLES CANNOT DISPLAY THE LOW WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WARNING MESSAGE ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER DUE TO A...
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MISSING CIRCUIT IN AN INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING HARNESS. *YC
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT TECHNICIANS MAY ENCOUNTER SPS ERROR CODES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE.
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CONDITIONS WITH THE LOW WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WARNING MESSAGE ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER DUE TO A MISSING...
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CIRCUIT IN AN INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING HARNESS. *YC
INFORMATION ON SPARK PLUG TIP EROSION CALIBRATION PCM REFLASH.
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Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a...
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Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.
REPLACEMENT IGNITION KEY CLARIFICATION.
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REVISED STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR OR STEERING SHAFT LOWER BEARING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE AND STEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CENTERING PROCEDURE.
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IGNITION KEY REPLACEMENT.
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Transmission
8 bulletinsINFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002.
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INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS.
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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
INFORMATION REGARDING EXTRA CLIPS IN THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE HIGH EFFORT TO MOVE THE RANGE SELECTOR (GEAR SHIFT) CONTROL LEVER TO A DESIRED POSITION.
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VEHICLES WITH HYDRA-MATIC TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT VEHICLE SHUDDER WHEN REAPPLYING THROTTLE (GREATER THAN 50%) AFTER STOPPING.
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INFORMATION ON GROWLING NOISE IN TRANSAXLE DURING FIRST FOUR MINUTES AFTER START UP.
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This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans...
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breather vent.
Steering
8 bulletinsTECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.
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SUBJECT REGARDING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.
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INFORMATION REGARDING SHAKE/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR,SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS (DIAGNOSE/BALANCE TIRES/WHEELS).
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VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.
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THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS OF STEERING VIBRATION / SHUDDER / MOAN DURING PARKING MANEUVERS ON DRY PAVEMENT.
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EXPERIENCING SHAKE / VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.
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STEERING COLUMN TO INSTRUMENT PANEL FASTENER REMOVAL.
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SHAKE/VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL, FLOOR, SEAT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON SMOOTH ROADS.
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Infotainment
8 bulletinsSOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THE RADIO CLOCK GAINS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON RADIO CLOCK GAINS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME.
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This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with...
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Theftlock.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
5 bulletinsSUBJECT REGARDING THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR CAMPAIGN NUMBER 00039.
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Vehicle Recalls
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
HVAC & Climate
2 bulletinsA CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY DISPLAYS INACCURATE TEMPERATURE SETTING AND / OR EMITS TICK NOISE.
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HVAC FACEPLATE LENS AVAILABLE FOR REPLACEMENT.
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Brakes
1 bulletinEXPERIENCING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES.
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Software & Calibration
1 bulletinTHIS 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
1 bulletinGMC: 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
Lighting
1 bulletinINTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS).
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