1998 Pontiac Firebird TSBs
80 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories
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Engine
20 bulletinsSOME 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
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS SPARK KNOCK) USUALLY WORSE DURING...
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ACCELERATION AND / OR AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *TT
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (SPARK KNOCK) DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR ILLUMINATED...
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0332 SET. *TT
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
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDOW MOTOR IS NOISY GOING UP OR DOWN.
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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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SUBJECT ORDERING REFERENCE TABLE FOR ORDERING THE NEW VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKET KIT.
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INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE NEW CONTROL VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR THE 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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INFORMATION REGARDING WINDOW MOTOR NOISE.
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*JB
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT FOR SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE.
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*TT
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATING.
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SUBJECT REGARDING THE AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) COMPRESSOR FAILURE DURING AGRESSIVE ENGINE ACCELERATIONS.
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EXHIBITING A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE OR ACCESSORY DRIVE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
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EXPERIENCING EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE FAILURES.
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*YC
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE FAILURES.
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*YC
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L ENGINES MAY HAVE AN EXHAUST GAS LEAK BETWEEN THE SPARK PLUG(S) AND THE CYLINDER HEAD BECAUSE...
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OF IMPROPER MACHINING OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. *TT
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.7L (LS1) ENGINES MAY HAVE AN EXHAUST GAS LEAK BETWEEN THE SPARK PLUG(S) AND THE CYLINGER HEAD.
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*YC
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A P0300 DUE TO 2-4 CYLINDERS MISFIRING ON THE SAME BANK OF THE ENGINE.
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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
ROLL-OUT FOR THE GEN III SMALL BLOCK ENGINES WITH IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS.
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ALSO INCLUDES 2003/2004 M/L VANS. *TT
Other
12 bulletinsCUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF SMOKE IN LENS, WATER IN LENS, CRACKS IN THE LENS, FOG OR MOISTURE IN THE LENS.
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*TT
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THE REAR HATCH IS OPENED, WATER RUNS OUT OF ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CORNERS.
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ON SOME CONVERTIBLE MODELS, THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MECHANISM BINDS OR STOPS WHEN HALFWAY OPEN OR CLOSED.
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SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAK / CHIRP NOISE COMING FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT ON VEHICLES BUILT...
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PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT Y2107225. *TT
SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.
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*MJS
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE AN ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SLIP, SQUEAL AND/OR SQUEAK.
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*YC
ANTI-THEFT ALARM MAY SOUND AFTER VEHICLE GETS WET.
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*YC
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate...
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unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate...
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unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.
DRIVESHAFT PING TING CLANG SNAP OR CLICK NOISE.
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*EH
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0230.
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NEEDLE BEARINGS FOUND IN OIL PAN.
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Transmission
10 bulletinsDIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE.
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*TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING BREAKS OR SCRAPING NOISE WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL APPLIED (REPLACE CLUTCH PEDAL...
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RETURN SPRING) *JG
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE...
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PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT
THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM DEALERS OF THE RELEASE OF A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER BOLT FOR CERTAIN TRANSMISSIONS.
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A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION.
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*TT UPDATED *EH
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE WEAR INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT.
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*TT
6SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION STUCK IN FOURTH GEAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF FOURTH.
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*TT
HARD CLUTCH PEDAL AND/OR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER SERVICING THE PRESSURE PLATE.
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4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE.
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4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION.
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Infotainment
9 bulletinsSOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A BUZZ OR RATTLE SOUND FROM THE DOOR PANEL OR REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM SPEAKER LOCATIONS.
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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.
INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
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*EH
REVISED AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS.
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Body & Paint
7 bulletinsSOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR FLOOR OR THE TRUNK IS WET.
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THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WINDNOISE / WATER LEAK CONDITIONS.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL PULLS AWAY AND WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED TO THE DUAL LOCK.
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SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR QUARTER TRIM GAPS TO THE B-PILLAR.
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CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A TICKING NOISE FROM THE ROOF NEAR THE LOCK PILLAR.
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SOME COUPE STYLE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING NOISE FROM ROOF PANEL NEAR SIDES.
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NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION.
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Fuel System
6 bulletinsSOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL CAP TETHER IS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE.
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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 informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
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
4 bulletinsSPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT REGARDING SPARK PLUG WIRE REPLACEMENT.
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Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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.
INFORMATION ON NEW SPARK PLUGS AND GAPPING.
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VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING PONTIAC GTO 2004. *TT
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
4 bulletinsVehicle Recalls
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.
Lighting
3 bulletinsSOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT.
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INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS).
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SLIGHT PULL LEFT OR RIGHT, TIRE WANDER.
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*TC UPDATED 6/4/10. *PE
Brakes
2 bulletinsSOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT Y2102472 MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING TYPE NOISE THAT IS COMING FROM THE FRONT...
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BRAKES DURING A LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKE APPLY. *TT
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE GROAN / CHIRP NOISE DURING BRAKE APPLY ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN Y2111896.
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Software & Calibration
2 bulletinsSUBJECT REGARDING ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (RE-FLASH CALIBRATION).
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*YC
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.
Suspension
1 bulletinREAR SUSPENSION CLUNK NOISE.
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