1996 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

6 Recalls for 1996 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

Recall Date Component Summary
1998-02-17 INTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE BEING DRIVEN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, “CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS.”

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT.

1996-12-17 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”

Remedy:

DEALERS OR VEHICLE OWNERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER FUNCTION OF THE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD LAMP SWITCH.

1996-10-28 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

DURING DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG FABRIC CAN SNAG ON A REINFORCEMENT INSIDE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, CAUSING THE EXPANDING AIR BAG TO LIFT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD AND THEN DEPLOY UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTEAD OF THROUGH THE DOOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PADS AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A PLASTIC EDGE PROTECTOR TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD REINFORCEMENT. ON CERTAIN EARLY-PRODUCTION VEHICLES, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD WILL BE REPLACED.

2007-03-12 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O’RING AND RETAINER.

Remedy:

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

2007-02-26 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN DELPHI AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES / MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES (MRA) THAT WERE SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE MRAS VENT AND FUEL RETURN TUBES WERE REVERSED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY (IDLE ROUGH AND/OR STALL) DUE TO AN OVERLY RICH FUEL BLEND OR THE VEHICLE’S EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CARBON CANISTER MAY LEAK FUEL.

Remedy:

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MRAS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 1-877-335-7443.

2002-03-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE “START” POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

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4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 airbag
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 air conditioning/heat
2011-05-12 airbag

96 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

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Date Component  
2007-01-24 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10180659
2003-12-16 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10050626
2013-08-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10535676
2011-11-14 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10435480
2008-06-05 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
ODI Number: 10230048
2008-03-27 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10222507
2008-01-17 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10215242
2007-06-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10195018
2007-06-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10194090
2007-01-24 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10180659
2006-12-06 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
ODI Number: 10175313
2006-10-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10171666
2005-07-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10125502
2005-04-05 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
ODI Number: 10117474
2004-07-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10080435
2004-07-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10079180
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10069465
2004-01-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EQUIPMENT | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10068779
2004-02-03 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10057451
2004-02-19 INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10051823
2003-12-16 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10050626
2003-11-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10045977
2003-10-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10041428
2003-08-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10034395
2003-02-26 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10008159
2000-06-08 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 9000984
2002-10-30 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8021941
2002-10-07 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
ODI Number: 8020285
2002-06-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8010874
2002-05-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8009308
2002-04-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8007060
2002-04-30 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 8008847
2002-03-28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 8006581
2002-04-23 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 8008326
2002-04-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8007230
1996-05-01 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 983913
2001-08-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 894386
2001-01-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 878690
2000-12-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 876824
2000-07-03 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 864707
2000-07-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 865222
2000-02-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 856779
1999-06-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 838425
1999-03-25 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
ODI Number: 836140
1998-08-11 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 826566
1998-06-25 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 824692
1998-03-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 822026
1998-02-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 821626
1998-03-11 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 821902
1997-11-10 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 818703
1999-06-16 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 819665
1997-08-29 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 815854
1997-08-27 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 815733
1996-12-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 805760
1999-03-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 782030
2002-06-14 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
ODI Number: 763068
2002-05-08 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 761702
2001-12-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 755846
2001-11-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 754939
2001-07-23 INTERIOR LIGHTING | INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 748942
2001-03-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 742974
2000-10-19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 734715
2000-09-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 730042
2000-02-21 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 719057
1999-07-27 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 709240
1999-08-11 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 709853
1999-06-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
ODI Number: 707411
1997-10-16 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 604575
2002-11-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 568231
2002-11-05 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 568155
2002-08-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 567083
2002-05-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 565751
2002-04-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 565467
2002-04-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 565205
2000-02-09 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 550844
2000-02-09 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 550844
1998-07-31 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 539085
1998-05-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 535645
1998-06-23 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 537036
1998-06-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 536015
1998-05-20 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 535808
1998-05-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 535808
1998-05-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 535808
1998-04-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 533629
1998-04-07 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 533629
1997-12-22 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 527396
1997-10-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 523682
1997-10-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 523682
1997-10-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 523682
1997-08-17 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 522664
1998-01-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | INTERIOR LIGHTING | SUSPENSION:FRONT | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 523007
1997-02-19 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
ODI Number: 514939
1996-09-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 508249
1996-04-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 503473
1996-04-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ODI Number: 503472
1996-04-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 503472
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0 Investigations for 1996 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

58 Service Alerts for 1996 OLDSMOBILE Achieva

Date Description
2019-12-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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2019-12-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2019-11-22 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2019-11-22 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2019-09-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2017-09-20 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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2017-09-20 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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2017-09-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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2017-09-20 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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2018-05-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

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2018-05-31 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

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2018-05-31 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

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2015-12-04 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2015-10-23 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2015-10-23 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

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2001-12-01 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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

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1998-02-01 073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

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

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1999-02-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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

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2004-01-01 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

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

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2004-04-15 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT

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1997-03-01 183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

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

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1997-01-01 127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

RECALL 96V-250 – GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 J AND N MODEL VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT – THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHI

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2017-02-22 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

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103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT

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100000 POWER TRAIN

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

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1998-10-01 010000 STEERING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEAK/ SQUAWK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *YC

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1997-11-01 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK/SQUAWK NOISE COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *YC

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1998-10-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC

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1997-05-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, AND P0304 INDICATING ENGINE MISFIRE CONDITIONS. *YC

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1996-12-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW

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1998-06-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC

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2005-10-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI

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2002-04-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT

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1997-09-01 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

COMPLAINTS THAT THE ABS INDICATOR LAMP IS “ON”. *YC

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2001-06-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT

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040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ

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1997-02-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

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1997-01-01 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

AIR COMING FROM I/P VENT WHILE IN HEATER MODES OR A DELAY OCCURS WHEN CHANGING TO A NEW MODE SETTING (DIAGNOSE/MODIFY/REPLACE). *TW

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1998-07-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE’S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE

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2004-01-01 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES – JUMPER HARNESS. *TT

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2002-12-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT

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1999-12-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT

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2001-12-01 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LEAKAGE OF A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AFTER PARKING THEIR VEHICLE. *TT

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1998-04-01 220000 SEATS

SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC

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2003-09-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI

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1997-03-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW

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1997-04-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE STALL AT COLD START, ROUGH IDLE, OIL FILTER EXPANSION, HIGH OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE MISFIRE DTC’S (REPLACE OIL PUMP WITH IMPROVED PRESS RELIEF VALVE BORE). *TW

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1997-02-01 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW

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1997-11-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

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

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1997-11-01 220000 SEATS

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

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2001-05-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA C

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1997-02-01 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

NO START CONDITION, GENERATOR MAY NOT BE CHARGING BATTERY. *TW

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1997-02-01 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

ENGINE MISS (REPLACE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND IGNITION COIL). *TW

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2000-04-01 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

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1997-08-01 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC

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1997-08-01 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

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2001-04-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT

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1996-12-01 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

COOLANT LOSS, VISIBLE COOLANT LEAKAGE, LOW COOLANT LAMP ON OR COOLANT ODOR CAUSED BY COOLANT LEAKAGE. *TW

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