1996 Buick Skylark TSBs
56 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories
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Engine
17 bulletinsSUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION.
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SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER OR IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.
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SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS.
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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 DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT...
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MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE...
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ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT REAPPEAR UNTIL THE NEXT CHANGE OF OIL. *TT
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE.
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COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP.
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*YC
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE.
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EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, AND P0304 INDICATING ENGINE MISFIRE CONDITIONS.
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ENGINE STALL AT COLD START, ROUGH IDLE, OIL FILTER EXPANSION, HIGH OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE MISFIRE DTC'S (REPLACE OIL...
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PUMP WITH IMPROVED PRESS RELIEF VALVE BORE). *TW
SQUAWK NOISE COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA (INSTALL ULTRA HIGH MOLECULAR TAPE).
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RECALL 97V-037 - GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 1996...
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BUICK SKYLARK AND PONTIAC GRAND AM MODEL VEHICLES - THE STEERING COLUMN LOWER PINCH BOLT MAY NOT FHAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFIED TORQUE - AN UNDER-TORQUED PINCH BOLT COULD RESULT IN A RATTLE AND LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING COLUMN - IF THE PINCH BOLT WERE BACKED OUT OF THE JOINT COMPLETELY, ROTATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT AGAINST THE CONNECTOR IN HIGH EFFORT STEERING MANEUVERS COULD CAUSE INCREASING LOOSNESS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND A CRASH - TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITION OCCURRING, DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT THE STEERING COLUMN PINCH BOLT FOR CORRECT TORQUE AND IF NECESSARY, TIGHTENTHE BOLT TO SHE SPECIFIC TORQUE - RECALL 97V-037. *TW
ENGINE MISS (REPLACE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND IGNITION COIL).
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INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY).
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COOLANT LOSS, VISIBLE COOLANT LEAKAGE, LOW COOLANT LAMP ON OR COOLANT ODOR CAUSED BY COOLANT LEAKAGE.
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REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.
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Brakes
7 bulletinsINFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.
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COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY.
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COMPLAINTS THAT THE ABS INDICATOR LAMP IS "ON".
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ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED.
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*NJ
VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES.
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GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS.
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ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS.
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Infotainment
7 bulletinsCLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE).
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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.
Fuel System
6 bulletinsSUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR DEPOSITS.
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INCORRECT EVAPORATIVE EMISSION PURGE SOLENOID.
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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 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.
Other
5 bulletinsSOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LEAKAGE OF A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AFTER PARKING THEIR VEHICLE.
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SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING...
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NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR AN ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION.
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DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION (INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE AND CLIP).
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COLD START RATTLE NOISE.
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*TW
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
4 bulletinsCOLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE).
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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.
Body & Paint
2 bulletinsCONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW.
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COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
Air Bags & Safety
2 bulletinsSEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE.
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COMMENTS THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE.
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Electrical
2 bulletinsNO START CONDITION, GENERATOR MAY NOT BE CHARGING BATTERY.
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Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Transmission
2 bulletinsVEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION.
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TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT
4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES.
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Steering
1 bulletinSOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEAK/ SQUAWK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.
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HVAC & Climate
1 bulletinAIR COMING FROM I/P VENT WHILE IN HEATER MODES OR A DELAY OCCURS WHEN CHANGING TO A NEW MODE SETTING (DIAGNOSE/MODIFY/REPLACE).
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*TW