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1998 Cadillac Catera TSBs

56 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories

Engine

24 bulletins
636711

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM - SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURES OF THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT, IDLER AND TENSION...

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PULLEYS AND / OR THE WATER PUMP. *TT

635814

THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEYS AND TENSIONER PULLEY, AND WATER PUMP MAY FAIL.

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*TT

634253

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FAILURES OF THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT, IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND / OR WATER PUMP.

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*TT

634246

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT BULLETIN REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING FAILURES OF THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT, IDLER AND...

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TENSIONER PULLEYS AND / OR WATER PUMP. *TT

623880

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A LOSS OF COOLANT, LOW COOLANT LIGHT ON, AND / OR ENGINE OVERHEATING.

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*TT

623743

SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAKS AT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER COVER.

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623422

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HOLE IN THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION HOSE BETWEEN THE CHECK VALVE AND SHUT OFF VALVE.

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*SLC

622901

GENERAL MOTORS HAS CONDUCTED A VOLUNTARY EMISSION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE.

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THESE VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP A HOLE IN THE SECONDARY AIR INJECTION HOSE BETWEEN THE CHECK VALVE AND SHUT-OFF VALVE. *TT

619199

SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE IGNITION KEY MAY BE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AT TIMES.

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*TT

618184

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE KEY CANNOT BE EASILY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER.

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616377

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE RUBBER HUB AND METAL RIM OF THE ENGINE...

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CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY (TORSIONAL DAMPENER) MAY FAIL. THIS MAY BE DUE TO HIGH HEAT AND HUMIDITY CONDITIONS AND MAY RESULT IN ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

614572

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L V6 ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE RUBBER HUB...

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AND METAL RIM OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY MAY FAIL. *TT

613586

GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE RUBBER...

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HUB AND METAL RIM OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY (TORSIONAL DAMPNER) MAY FAIL. *TT

6091417

SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY FAILURE - INSPECT / REPLACE.

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*TT

6091415

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE RUBBER HUB AND METAL RIM OF THE ENGINE...

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CRANKSHAFT HARMONIC BALANCER PULLEY MAY FAIL. *TT

10027804

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION.

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*PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

10013126

CAM DRIVE IDLER TENSIONER PULLEY AND WATER PUMP.

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*EH

10009503

TIMING BELT MARKS SPECIAL POLICY PROGRAM USED ON THREE LITER ENGINES.

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*TT

10008634

THE CAM DRIVE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEYS AND TENSIONER PULLEY AND WATER PUMP MAY FAIL.

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*TT

10007617

ENGINE REPLACEMENT IS ONLY AVAILBLE FROM GMSPO AS A SHORT BLOCK.

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*MJ

10000470

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM - CAM DRIVE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND WATER PUMP - BACK ORDER.

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*TT

10000187

DEALER INFORMATION REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02041 - CAM DRIVE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS, AND WATER PUMP.

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*TT

10000186

CAM DRIVE IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND WATER PUMP.

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*TT

10000177

THIS MESSAGE IS TO HELP DEALERS WITH FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02041 - CAM DRIVE...

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IDLER AND TENSIONER PULLEYS AND WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT. *TT

Other

5 bulletins
627538

INFORMATION REGARDING ITCHING TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE.

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*YH

624588

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.

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*TT

10015002

REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0335.

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*TT

10013176

TENSIONER KITS ON BACKORDER.

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*EH

10006946

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1000.

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*MR

Infotainment

5 bulletins
602755

CONCERNS OF POOR RADIO RECEPTION.

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*YC

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.

10005588

POOR RADIO RECEPTION OR RADIO STATIC/ INCREASED INTERFERENCE WITH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON OR SOME REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRIDS MAY BE INOPERATIVE.

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*TT

Lighting

4 bulletins
620831

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS IN THE RED ZONE AND / OR THE OVERHEAT LIGHT IS ON.

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THE VEHICLES DOES NOT OVERHEAT. *TT

617790

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0411 HAVING A FAILED AIR HOSE.

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*TT

10026586

BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER RE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT ANALOG WIRELESS NETWORK STARTING IN 2008. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 12/1/08. *PE

10015013

HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEADLAMPS - DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS.

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*TTT

Fuel System

4 bulletins
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.

Electrical

3 bulletins
619244

THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT DUE TO A TECH II SOFTWARE PROGRAM, TECHNICANS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROGRAM SOME OF THE KEYWORD...

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82 DATA MODULES USING ANY RELEASE VERSION 20.010 OR GREATER. *TT

10246631

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

10113258

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.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

2 bulletins
623395

CAMPAIGN PARTS BULLETIN REGARDING SECONDARY AIR INJECTION (SAI) HOSE FAILURES - INSPECT / REPLACE HOSE.

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*TT

10248444

Vehicle Recalls

Steering

2 bulletins
619722

EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK TYPE NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL.

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*TT

10008847

VOLUME IS ONLY CONTROLLED USING STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS.

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*TT

Tires & Wheels

2 bulletins
615079

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN 195189 MAY EXHIBIT VEHICLE DRIFTS / LEADS TO THE RIGHT AND / OR FRONT TIRE INNER SHOULDER WEAR.

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*TT

604565

REPAIR GUIDELINES FOR THE CATERA CUSTOMER LETTER REGARDING TIRE WEAR / LEAD RIGHT (SERVICE BULLETIN 81-31-02).

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*TT

HVAC & Climate

2 bulletins
603834

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL (ECC) HEAD BECOMING BLANK AND INOPERATIVE ON AN INTEMITTENT BASIS.

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*YC

10004097

RADIO INOPERATIVE WITH KEY ON, AUTO DOOR LOCK FEATURE DISABLED, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR DOES NOT ENGAGE AND...

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DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1255 STORED IN THE RADIO. RADIO MAY WORK IN RAP OR ACCESSORY UNTIL THE DOOR IS OPENED. *TT

Transmission

1 bulletin
631903

INFORMATION REGARDING THE 4L30-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE POLICY PROCEDURE.

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*SLC

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
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.

Air Bags & Safety

1 bulletin
10022481

AIR BAG INDICATOR IS ON DTC 52 IN SDM.

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*KB