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1997 Oldsmobile 88 TSBs

43 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories

Engine

11 bulletins
634813

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

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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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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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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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53015

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

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52573

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

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51296

INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY).

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*TW

10008471

NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS.

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Other

8 bulletins
6089996

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

602997

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VEHICLE SURGING AT 72 TO 89 KM/H ( 45 TO 55 MPH ).

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*YC

602979

SOME COMMENTS ON VEHICLE SURGE.

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602751

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE

601394

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CUPHOLDER DOES NOT STAY LATCHED.

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*YC

54062

COMMENTS ON INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM.

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53022

EXPERIENCING HARSH ENGAGEMENT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE.

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50571

COLD START RATTLE NOISE.

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Transmission

7 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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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

601052

EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH.

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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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54285

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

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Body & Paint

5 bulletins
603085

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS CORROSION ( RUST ) APPEARING ON THE LEFT AND /OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL(S).

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*YC

602983

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW.

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*YC

54065

COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).

52564

EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR.

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10012148

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION.

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HVAC & Climate

2 bulletins
52603

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

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*TW

51240

A/C SYSTEM FLUTTER AND/OR MOAN NOISE WITH HVAC IN A/C MODES.

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*TW

Infotainment

2 bulletins
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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10170494

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

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Theftlock.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

2 bulletins
10248444

Vehicle Recalls

10138060

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

Fuel System

1 bulletin
600209

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE FUEL GAUGE REMAINS ON "FULL" TOO LONG.

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Air Bags & Safety

1 bulletin
54205

CONDITION WITH OUTER REAR SEAT BELTS ARE DIFFICULT TO FASTEN.

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Brakes

1 bulletin
54063

COMMENTS THAT THE PARK BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT SETTING CORRECTLY OR RELEASING PREMATURELY WHILE TRYING TO SET THE PARK BRAKE.

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Electrical

1 bulletin
10246631

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

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.

Lighting

1 bulletin
10017568

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

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