1999 Buick Riviera TSBs
48 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories
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Engine
11 bulletinsSOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK.
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SUBJECT REGARDING WHINE NOISE IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, SERVICE ENGINE SOON OR SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATION.
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SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK.
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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
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A GENERATOR NOISE (WHINE / HUM / MOAN / VIBRATION) IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AT IDLE, SLOW...
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SPEEDS, DECELERATING OR PARKING MANEUVERS. *JB
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.
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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.
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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come...
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with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick connect verses inverted flare. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
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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GM TECH LINK. *TT
ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK.
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Transmission
6 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
SOME OWNERS OF VEHICLES WITH A HYDRA-MATIC 4T65-E TRANSAXLE MAY COMMENT ON HARSH UPSHIFTS OR HARSH GARAGE SHIFTS, SOFT...
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SHIFTS, SHUDDERS ON HARD ACCELERATION, OR SHIFTS ERRATIC. *TT
This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans...
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breather vent.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POOR ACCELERATION, PERFORMANCE.
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Electrical
5 bulletinsCONDITIONS WITH FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT.
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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.
FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT.
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FLOOR PAN CORROSION PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT.
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*TT UPDATE *EH
Fuel System
5 bulletinsThis 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.
Body & Paint
4 bulletinsCONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW.
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Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION.
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Infotainment
4 bulletinsThis 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.
Steering
3 bulletinsVEHICLES 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
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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Other
3 bulletinsA CONDITION WITH THE FRONT SEAT BACK AND / OR SEAT CUSHION HEAT ELEMENT IS NON-FUNCTIONING.
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EXPERIENCING CLUNK, RATTLE 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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Suspension
2 bulletinsCUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT A SQUEAK, SQUAWK OR CREAK NOISE FROM FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY.
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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
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
2 bulletinsVehicle Recalls
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
Brakes
1 bulletinNOISE AND/OR VIBRATION DURING LOW SPEED ACCELERATION OR BRAKE TORQUING.
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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.
Lighting
1 bulletinINTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS).
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