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1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass TSBs

106 Technical Service Bulletins across 16 categories

Engine

18 bulletins
634780

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON.

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WITH STORED CODES P0112, P0113, P1111 OR P1112. *TT

634708

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION.

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*TT

631899

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER OR IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.

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*SLC

629749

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT AN INTERMITTENT SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT AND/OR AN ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT...

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OFF WHICH MAY ILLUMINATE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. *TT

624632

INFORMATION ON INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT LOCK CYLINDER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE *JG

620810

SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS.

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*TT

619360

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

615073

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

609712

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A COLD ENGINE IDLE HUNT OR SURGE.

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*TT

604343

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE.

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*TT

601915

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

600282

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE.

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*YC

52943

EXPERIENCES WITH UNSTABLED ENGINE IDLE.

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*YC

52589

VIBRATION AT IDLE AND INCREASED ENGINE NOISE ON ACCELERATION (REPLACE FRONT/REAR TORQUE REACTION MOUNTS).

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*TW

10023942

INFORMATION ON 4T40-E (MN4) AND 4T45-E (MN5) FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTC...

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P0741, P0742, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P1811, HARSH SHIFTS, SLIPS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE. *NJ

10009489

ENGINE STARTS AND IMMEDIATELY STALLS AND THEN CAN BE RESTARTED AND WILL RUN NORMALLY.

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*TT

10000782

REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE.

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*TT

10000759

ENGINEERING CHANGES TO THE VALVE BODY, PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE, 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE AND BORE FOR 2002-2003 MODEL YEAR...

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4T45E TRANSAXLES AND SUBSEQUENT OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH AFFECT 1995-2001 MODEL YEAR TRANSAXLES. *TT

Brakes

17 bulletins
637253

INFORMATION REGARDING THE BRAKE ALIGN KIT.

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*TT

636679

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REPEAT BRAKE PULSATION AFTER AN INITIAL BRAKE REPAIR.

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*TT

634845

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE REGARDING REVISED BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS.

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*TT

619371

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PROPER INSTALLATION OF FRONT BRAKE PADS WITH WEAR INDICATOR.

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*TT

617782

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A BRAKE PEDAL RATTLE OR CLUNK.

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*TT

607573

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEALING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING A BRAKE APPLICATION.

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*TT

604340

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN A SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES.

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*TT

602758

EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK /SQUAWK TYPE NOISE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED.

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*YC

54419

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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*YC

52343

SQUEALING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT BRAKES (INSTALL NEW BRAKE PADS).

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*TW

10023171

ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED.

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*NJ

10014985

REVISED BRAKE SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.

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*TT

10009220

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

10007816

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS.

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*TT

10007293

ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS.

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*TT

10001848

BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT.

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*TT *JB

10001251

FRONT DISC BRAKE PULSATION.

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*TT

Other

13 bulletins
631229

SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION OR SERIAL DATA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN HISTORY.

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*SLC

624745

ALL GMC DEALERS PLEASE DISREGARD ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE WIA20010111 TRANSMITTED 8/7/2001.

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*YD

624025

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE PASSENGER RIGHT FRONT SEAT RATTLES WHEN UNOCCUPIED.

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*TT

617720

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT 1M531582 OR 16145701 MAY EXHIBIT A CREAK / POP NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

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*TT

614392

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT IS SLOW TO RETRACT WHEN NOT IN USE, OR NOT LONG ENOUGH.

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*TT

6088898

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE APPEARS TO BE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE LEATHER MATERIAL ON FRONT AND REAR SEATS.*TT

606662

SUBJECT REGARDING RESCISSION OF STOP SALE OF REAR COMPARTMENT LID INTERNAL RELEASE.

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*TT

606648

SUBJECT REGARDING A STOP SALE OF REAR COMPARTMENT LID INTERNAL RELEASE.

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*TT

606547

SUBJECT REGARDING PREMATURE WEAR OF LEATHER MATERIAL ON BUCKET SEATBACK BOLSTER.

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*TT

601113

LOW PITCH RATTLE, CLUNK AND/OR SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE DURING LOW SPEEDS.

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*YC

54418

SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR AN ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION.

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*YC

52933

VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING OVERNIGHT COLD SOAK CONDITIONS.

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*YC

52580

DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION (INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE AND CLIP).

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*TW

Body & Paint

12 bulletins
634661

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MOLDING ALONG THE REAR (TRUNK) COMPARTMENT OPENING AT THE STRIKER IS LOOSE OR BROKEN.

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*TT

634317

SOME ONWERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE MOLDING ALONG THE REAR (TRUNK) COMPARTMENT OPENING AT THE STRIKER IS LOOSE OR BROKEN.

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*TT

628102

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF WATER LEAKING INTO THE CAR ON THE FRONT FLOOR.

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*TT

619724

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THEY CLOSE THE HOOD, THE PRIMARY LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE.

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*TT

619233

THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS HOOD CABLE FREEZING.

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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE HOOD RELEASE CABLE WILL NOT OPEN THE HOOD. *TT

618202

SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR DOORS HAVE HIGH SWING EFFORT WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING.

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*TT

615089

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE PAINT MAY BE WEARING OFF THE FRONT DOOR ON THE INSIDE OF THE A PILLAR, WHERE A SEAL PATCH IS PLACED OVER A WELDED JOINT.

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*TT

6089994

ADDRESSING CONCERNS OF COLD AIR ENTERING VEHICLE AROUND DOOR HANDLES.

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*TT

602983

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW.

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*YC

601412

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT PANEL.

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*YC

54065

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

51284

HIGH EFFORT NEEDED FOR DOOR OPENING/CLOSING IN COLD WEATHER.

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*TW

Infotainment

8 bulletins
606083

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT WEAK FM RADIO RECEPTION AND / OR NO AM RADIO RECEPTION.

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*TT

54193

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RESETS WHEN ON-BOARD HAM RADIO IS KEYED.

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*YC

10170494

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

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Theftlock.

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.

10114947

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.

10114924

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.

Suspension

6 bulletins
629407

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE FRONT AND/OR REAR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING.

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*TT

627662

INFORMATION REGARDING SQUAWK NOISE FROM FRONT AND/OR REAR SUSPENSION.

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*YH

626054

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE FRONT OR REAR SUSPENSION AREA.

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*SLC

623586

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CREAK OR POP NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, THIS MAY OCCUR ON TURNS, ON ACCELERATION OR...

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DECELERATION, OR ON MANEUVERS THAT TWIST THE SUSPENSION. *SLC

618073

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE CLUNK, RATTLE NOISE FROM THE UNDERBODY OR FRONT SUSPENSION.

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*JB

607580

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO FRONT AND / OR REAR STABILIZER SHAFT SQUAWK / SQUEAK NOISE.

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*TT

Electrical

6 bulletins
606552

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE CHIME SOUNDS WHEN KEY IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION, INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF POWER DOOR...

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LOCKS, KEYLESS ENTRY, STEERING COLUMN LOCK OR MEMORY SEATS. *TT

606395

SUBJECT ON CLUSTERS FOR 1997-98 VEHICLES - CIRCUIT BOARD UPDATE.

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*TT

602754

CONCERNS REGARDING THE PASSENGER FRONT FLOOR CARPET BEING WET OR WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND/ OR HVAC MODULE.

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*YC

601912

CONDITIONS REGARDING WEAK OR DISCHARGED BATTERY, SLOW STARTING, GEN OR MIL LAMP ON, VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS.

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*YC

10246631

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

10004730

FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE RESET PROCEDURE AFTER BATTERY DISCONNECT/REPLACEMENT WITH KEY IN ON POSITION.

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*TT

Fuel System

6 bulletins
54066

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR DEPOSITS.

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*YC

10208027

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.

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.

Transmission

5 bulletins
52592

DELAY ENGAGEMENT INTO DRIVE AFTER COLD SOAK (REPLACE WITH REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH HOUSING ASSEMBLY COMPLETE).

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*TW

10135203

This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans...

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breather vent.

10017096

VEHICLE 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

10017086

4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES.

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*TT

10013031

POWER STEERING GEAR LOWER PINION BEARING, SAFETY RECALL 03062.

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*TT

Lighting

4 bulletins
629836

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0112, P0113, P1111 OR P1112.

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*TT

10017568

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

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*TT

10005527

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND.

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THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

10004278

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND.

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THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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10248444

Vehicle Recalls

10166638

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

10154641

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

10138060

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

Air Bags & Safety

2 bulletins
601114

SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE.

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*YC

54064

COMMENTS THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE.

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*YC

Software & Calibration

2 bulletins
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.

10022923

SDM REPROGRAM - CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT (U.S.

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ONLY). *NJ

Tires & Wheels

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622945

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND.

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THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA CAVALIER. *TT

Steering

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10020731

REVISED TILT STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS.

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*KB

HVAC & Climate

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10010013

HVAC WILL CHANGE FROM RECIRC MODE TO FRESH AIR MODE WHEN DRIVING.

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*SC