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1996 Pontiac Firebird TSBs

52 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories

Engine

12 bulletins
634815

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS...

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ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT

627839

INFORMATION REGARDING HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, OR CEL ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET.

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(1996-2000 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS) *YH

622930

SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.

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*ET

618109

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE FAILURES.

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*JB

618093

CONCERNS W ITH EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE FAILURES.

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*JB

617610

GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A VOLUNTARY EMISSION CAMPAIGN FOR THE AIR INJECTION REACTOR (AIR) PUMP EMISSION...

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CONTROL SYSTEM WHICH MAY FAIL TO OPERATE AND CAUSE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. *TT

616774

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE DUE TO CORROSION OF THE INTERNAL...

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DIAPHRAGM PLATE, LEADING TO DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINTS OF A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FOR EGR VALVE (DTC P0400); OR ENGINE STALL AT IDLE, RUNS ROUGH OR SURGES. *TT

6088977

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE.

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*TT

603086

SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE ENGINE MISS/ POOR DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS.

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*YC

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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*YC

10009370

THE ENGINE DOES NOT STALL WHEN PERFORMING A P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH THE TECH 2 SCAN TOOL OR WHEN COMMANDING THE...

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TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENABLE SOLENOID ON APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST LISTED. 4L60E OR 4L65E TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

10006297

NO SERIAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS USING THE TECH 1 WITH A 1986 OR NEWER CAMARO, FIREBIRD OR CORVETTE WITH A 5.0 OR 5.7 LITRE ENGINE.

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SIT BULLETIN 1450640. *TT

Fuel System

8 bulletins
619008

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE AIR INJECTION REACTOR (A.I.R.) PUMP EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAY FAIL TO OPERATE AND CAUSE THE...

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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE. *TT

616389

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE AIR INJECTION REACTOR (AIR) PUMP EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAY FAIL TO OPERATE AND CAUSE...

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THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE. *TT

6092567

VOLUNTARY EMISSION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING THE AIR INJECTION REACTOR (AIR) PUMP EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WHICH MAY FAIL TO...

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OPERATE AND CAUSE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE. *TT

6091560

ON SOME VEHICLES THE AIR INJECTION REACTOR (A.I.R.) PUMP EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAY FAIL TO OPERATE AND CAUSE THE...

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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) TO ILLUMINATE. *TT

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.

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.

Infotainment

8 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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*TW

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.

10012745

INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.

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*EH

Transmission

6 bulletins
634999

DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE.

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*TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

618141

A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION.

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*TT UPDATED *EH

52554

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING).

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*TW

52105

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING).

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*TW

51502

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY/REPLACE BUSHING.

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*TW

51354

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM PUMP BODY (REPLACE BUSHING).

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*TW

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

4 bulletins
636700

SERVICE MANUAL ADVISES INCORRECT USAGE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP FLUID.

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*TT

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.

Other

3 bulletins
615084

ON SOME CONVERTIBLE MODELS, THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MECHANISM BINDS OR STOPS WHEN HALFWAY OPEN OR CLOSED.

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*TT

54345

ANTI-THEFT ALARM MAY SOUND AFTER VEHICLE GETS WET.

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*YC

10010619

DRIVESHAFT PING TING CLANG SNAP OR CLICK NOISE.

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*EH

Body & Paint

3 bulletins
54065

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

52570

INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS/POWER WINDOWS (INSTALL NEW SWITCHES).

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*TW

10012148

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION.

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*TT

Electrical

2 bulletins
6089940

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT REGARDING SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT.

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*TT

10246631

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

Brakes

2 bulletins
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

52340

RATTLE/BUZZ NOISE FROM PARK BRAKE HANDLE RELEASE BUTTON (ADD TENSION TO RELEASE BUTTON).

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*TW

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
601903

SUBJECT REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (RE-FLASH CALIBRATION).

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*YC

Steering

1 bulletin
54328

EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING.

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*YC

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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*TT

Suspension

1 bulletin
10017070

REAR SUSPENSION CLUNK NOISE.

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*TT