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Automotive Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1981 Buick Skylark L4-151 2.5L VIN 5 2-bbl.

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

81C1 SEP 80 Campaign - Securing Hood Latch Pin

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

01-07-30-029 OCT 01 A/T - Core Return Product Feedback Form

00-07-30-011 JUN 00 ACDelco(R) Remanufactured Transmissions - Program Update

99-09-40-008 JAN 00 Child Restraint - Auxiliary Seat Belt

99-09-40-006 JAN 00 Lap/Shoulder Belts - Dealer Installed Rear Kits

99-06-02-017 OCT 99 Cooling - Radiator Repair/Replacement Guidelines

80-05-03 AUG 98 Warranty - Parts Warranty Special Claims B and C

82-05-02 MAY 98 Warranty - Request for Wholesale Authorization

87-61-24 APR 98 Engine - Surface Conditioning Discs Precautions

83-01-14 MAR 98 VIN Plate - Replacement Policy and Procedure

72-05-09 FEB 98 Warranty - GM Dealer Empowerment Program

82-05-01 FEB 98 Warranty - New Vehicle/Replacement Battery

72-05-12 JAN 98 Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Replacement Guidlines

72-05-14 JAN 98 Warranty - Enhanced Sublet Repair Policy

72-05-13 JAN 98 Warranty - Repair/Replace Policies & Procedures

72-05-11 DEC 97 Warranty - Rail Dust Removal & Chemical Spotting Labor

73-10-54 MAY 97 Windshield - Two-Part Urethane Adhesive For Installation

620504 APR 97 Warranty - Required Claim Submission Procedures

310503C DEC 96 Warranty - Claim Processing

631215 NOV 96 A/C Compressor Seal Washer - Reference Chart

610111 NOV 96 Key Code - Information

668304A SEP 96 Odometer/Speedometer - ACDelco Service Center Locations

400501A SEP 96 Warranty - Corporate Parts Return Program Instructions

636532 MAY 96 Enhanced Emission Inspection Maintenance - Equipment

ATRATB339 JAN 96 A/T - Harsh Forward Engagement

516547 JAN 96 Oxygen Sensor Test - Revised Tech 1 Mass Storage CD

536507 DEC 95 Enhanced Emission I/M - Program Update

588302A JUL 95 Vehicle - AC Delco Locator Service, Electronics Exchange

570102 JUN 95 Fuel - Reformulated/Oxygenated Gasolines

580101 JUN 95 Vehicle - Use of a Diagnostic Worksheet

531205 MAY 95 Contaminated R12 Refrigerant - Testing & Handling

436201B APR 95 Coolant - Information on Propylene Glycol Usage

570201 MAR 95 A/T - Dexron® III Fluid Introduction

431218A MAR 95 Tools - A/C Leak Detector Maintenance Kit Availability

516502 FEB 95 I/M Emissions Diagnostic Manual -Program

436510 JAN 95 I/M 240 Program - Equipment Purchase

310503A JAN 95 Warranty - Claims Processing

435009 DEC 94 Brakes, Front - Pulsation Diagnosis, Correction, Repair

436507 DEC 94 Enhanced IM240 Program - Implementation Plan

431048 NOV 94 Glass - Adhesive Caulking Kit Revisions

436506 OCT 94 I/M 240 Repairs - Obtaining Technical Assistance

446501 OCT 94 PROM/MEMCAL - Identification Marks

431223 SEP 94 A/C Refrigerant - Contamination

410103 SEP 94 Campaign - Product Bulletin Numbering System

480502 AUG 94 Parts - Expediting Procedures

400501 JUL 94 Warranty - Corporate Parts Return Program

436505 APR 94 Emission - Enhanced Inspection Maintenance Programs

033206 MAR 94 P/S - Reduced Assist When Cold

435001 FEB 94 Anti-Lock Brake - Aftermarket Products Usage Precaution

310504 FEB 94 Warranty - Recycled Engine Coolant Policy

331226 JAN 94 A/C - Retrofitting R-12 Vehicles to R-134A

306502 OCT 93 Fuel - How Fuel Economy Is Determined

ATRATB179 JUL 93 A/T - THM Late or No Upshifts

349212R JUL 93 Audio - Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Diagnosis/ID

93314 JUL 93 Cast Aluminum Wheels - Leaking

393504 JUL 93 Wheels - Sealing Leaking Cast Aluminum

9371 JUN 93 A/T - Servicing Vehicles With Contaminated ATF

9306 JUN 93 Engine - Recycling Used Oil Filters

316501R JUN 93 Tools - Introduction Of The Fuel Injector Tester

936E14 JUN 93 Tools - New Fuel Injection Tester

9312 NOV 92 A/C Compressor Shaft Nut - Removal (Discontinued)

93356D OCT 92 Engine - Miss, Hesitation, or Roughness

926E23 SEP 92 Fuel - Effect of Fuel Volatility On Driveability

92116 AUG 92 A/C - Information On the Use of Alternate Refrigerants

ATRATB120 JUL 92 A/T - 125/440 T4 Sprocket and Final Drive Identification

92113 JUN 92 A/C - Leak Test

ATRATB099 FEB 92 A/T - AXOD/E 44T4's and 125's Chain Stretch

921020 DEC 91 Locks - Door Lock Cylinders Bind, Sticks

ATRATB078 NOV 91 A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge

9272 OCT 91 A/T - New Transmission/Transaxle Fluid

9173 SEP 91 A/T - Evaluating Peened Spacer Plates

ATRATB048 MAY 91 A/T - 125C Uncontrolled Lock-Up, Kills Engine At Stop

9114 APR 91 A/C System - Refrigerant Loss Prevention

ATRATB046 APR 91 A/T - Diagnosing Converter Lock-Up Problems

9105 APR 91 Instrument Panel - Upper Surface Cleaning

916D5 MAR 91 Battery - Dead Due to Excessive Current Draw

9138 MAR 91 Power Steering - Reduced Assist At Low Temperatures

9173T404 FEB 91 A/T - 3T40 New Roller Clutch

90512 JAN 91 Disc Brakes - Service Information

9104 JAN 91 Wipers - Chattering Blades or Poor Wipeability

916E4 NOV 90 Connector Terminals - Contact Checking Procedure

9163 NOV 90 Rocker Cover - Gasket & RTV Sealer Usage

ATRATB028 OCT 90 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing

9171 OCT 90 A/T - THM 440T4/4T60E New Clutch Plates

9171253 OCT 90 A/T- 3T40 New Side Cover and Bottom Pan Gasket

916E2 OCT 90 Emissions Testing Vehicle Preconditioning

ATRATB010 SEP 90 A/T - Torque Converter Identification

906E15 SEP 90 MAP - Revised Chart C-1D, DTC's 33, 34, 63, 64

90510 JUL 90 Tools - On-Vehicle Brake Lathe Cutting Tips

9073A APR 90 A/T - Drive Link Wear Specification Revised

9065 MAR 90 Oil Filter (75 mm) - Proper Installation

ATRATB9002006 FEB 90 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF

9062 FEB 90 Camshaft/Crankshaft Gears - Servicing Revised Gear Set

89712513 NOV 89 A/T - Slips In First or No First Gear

90109 NOV 89 Carpet Inserts - Loose

ATRATB8930 OCT 89 A/T - Math Part II

8907 OCT 89 Fuel - Use of MTBE At 15% or Less In Gasolines

89115 SEP 89 A/C - CFC Reduction & Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling

ATRATB8927 SEP 89 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs

906B1 SEP 89 Cooling System - Reconstituted Antifreeze

ATRATB8923 AUG 89 A/T - Math Formulas Part I

ATRASIL8924 JUN 89 A/T - 3T40/THM 125C Intermittent or No TCC Apply

8975 JUN 89 A/T - New R&R Final Drive Pinion Gear Washers & Sun Gear

8971258 MAY 89 A/T - Diagnosis Information, Lo-Reverse Clutch

89814 MAY 89 Electrical - Wiring Repair Temp Range Precaution

89317 MAY 89 Steering - Power Rack & Pinion Gear Service Information

8972 APR 89 Drivetrain - New Seal Protector for Drive Axle R&R

89315 APR 89 P/S - Proper Fluid Usage, Do not use ATF

8996 MAR 89 Audio - Poor Radio Reception, Antenna Coaxial Terminal

88325 MAR 89 Steering - Reduced Power Steering Assist

ATRASIL896 FEB 89 A/T - 3T40/THM 125C Forward Drum Design Changes

8956 JAN 89 Brakes - Pulsation & On Car Rotor Turning

8966 JAN 89 Engine Coolant - Substitutes Not Recommended

8937 JAN 89 Wheels - Cast Aluminum Wheel - Porosity Repairs

ATRASIL8838 NOV 88 A/T - THM 125C Sticking TCC Solenoids

89358 NOV 88 Battery - Diagnosis and Charging

8952 NOV 88 Brakes - New Restricted Brake Fluid Passage Diagnosis

8771256A SEP 88 Engine - Stalling While Shifting Into Reverse or Drive

ATRATB8834 JUL 88 A/T - Sprag Rotation

ATRATB8832 JUL 88 A/T - THM Steel Clutch Piston Inspection

88318 JUL 88 Steering - Split Rings For Rack and Pinion

ATRASIL8819 APR 88 A/T - THM 125C Manual Valve Change/Improved Shift Feel

8871256 MAR 88 A/T - New Input Carrier Thrust Washers

ATRATB8816 MAR 88 A/T - No Upshift/Governor Contamination

ATRATB887 FEB 88 A/T - Checking Pressure Switches For Leaks

8871251 JAN 88 A/T - Valve Body Cover or Oil Pan Leaks

ATRATB8762 NOV 87 A/T - 125/125C TCC Engagement in Drive, First & Reverse

ATRATB8754 SEP 87 A/T - Front Bushing Wear

ATRATB8748 AUG 87 A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings

ATRATB8742 JUL 87 A/T - 125/125C Delayed Reverse Or Slips In Reverse

ATRATB8736 JUN 87 A/T - Methods to Check for Restricted Exhaust

ATRATB8733 MAY 87 A/T - 125/125C Repeated Pump Rotor Spline Failure

ATRATB8730 MAY 87 A/T - 125C, 440T4 No Upshift

87611 MAY 87 Crankshaft - Replacement Availability

ATRATB8727 APR 87 A/T - 125/125C Input Drum Contacting Center Support

ATRASIL878 MAR 87 A/T - Converter Clutch Solenoid Fluid Source I.D.

ATRATB8714 FEB 87 A/T - 125/125C No Movement Any Direction

ATRATB8663 DEC 86 A/T - 125/125C No Second Gear After Rebuild

ATRASIL8631 DEC 86 A/T - THM Control Valve Assembly Cleaning/Servicing

ATRATB8656 NOV 86 A/T - 125C Engine Dies In Gear

846E38 NOV 86 Coolant Sensor - Improved Kit

ATRATB8649 OCT 86 A/T - 125C Shifts 1-3 (Skips 2nd)

ATRATB8645 SEP 86 A/T - 125/125 C Intermediate Band Adjustment

ATRATB8643 SEP 86 A/T - 125/125C ATF Leaking Past Front Seal

ATRATB8646 SEP 86 A/T - 125/125C Car Creeps Forward After Overhaul

8671257 SEP 86 A/T - Updated Service Part Numbers for Oil Pumps

ATRATB8635 JUL 86 A/T - 125/125C No Upshift - Governor Pipe Dislodged

ATRATB8634 JUL 86 A/T - Pressure Tap Locations

ATRATB8631 JUN 86 A/T - 125C TCC Will Not Release After Warm-Up

ATRATB8623 MAY 86 A/T - 125, 200C/200 4R, 700 R4 Hidden Residue Build Up

8606 MAY 86 Vehicle - Fluid Leak Detection/Dyes

ATRASIL864 APR 86 A/T - 125/125C Improved Transmission Gaskets

ATRATB8616 APR 86 A/T - 125/200/200 4R/325 4L Late or No Upshift

ATRATB8615 APR 86 A/T - THM 125 No Second/Third Gear After Overhaul

ATRATB8613 MAR 86 A/T - 125/125C Forward Drum Cautions

ATRASIL863 MAR 86 A/T - 125/125C Slipping in All Ranges

ATRATB8612 MAR 86 A/T - Converter Clutch Shudder

8671253 MAR 86 A/T - Slipping in All Ranges

ATRATB869 FEB 86 A/T - Governor Pressure Switches

ATRATB864 JAN 86 A/T - 125/126C No Second Gear Or Slipping After Rebuild

ATRATB861 JAN 86 A/T - Rapid Converter Pump Bushing Wear

861011 JAN 86 Vista Vent - Revised Hardware Nut

866E3 OCT 85 Emissions - Effects of Top Engine Cleaner on Converter

856E17 JUN 85 Engine Controls - TPS Specifications

856D5 MAY 85 Ignition - Spark Plug Application & Gap

85118 APR 85 A/C - Hot Air Leak From Heater

85610 APR 85 Engine - Oil Filter Bypass Valve Reminder

84LTG4 MAR 85 Rear Control Arm Bushing Tool - Part Number Revision

ATRASIL851 JAN 85 A/T - 125/125C/440-T4 Identifying Final Drive Ratios

ATRATB8527 JAN 85 A/T - 125C Improvement of TCC Apply When Cold

ATRATB8524 JAN 85 A/T - No Converter Clutch Apply When Unit Is Hot

ATRATB857 JAN 85 A/T - Noisy Converter Or Pump

ATRATB8543 JAN 85 A/T - Recurrent Sticking Valves/In Line Filters

8539 JAN 85 Suspension - Lower Ball Joint Service Precautions

841019A AUG 84 Door Lock Knob - Falls Off Lock Rod

8453 AUG 84 Master Cylinder - Quick Take Up Valve Squeak/Whistle

841015 JUN 84 Vista Vent - Water Leaks

84812 MAY 84 Battery - Dead or No Crank After Setting Overnight

8471254 APR 84 A/T - New Thrust Bearing Assembly

81I168 MAR 84 Body - Floor Pan Replacement

846E9 MAR 84 Maintenance Reminder Flag - Reseting Procedure

8496 MAR 84 Power Antenna - Relay Replacement

8495 MAR 84 Power Antenna - Rod & Cable Service Package

82T122 NOV 83 CCC and Diagnosis Charts - Manual Supplements

83186 OCT 83 A/T - No Reverse/Neutral to Reverse Delayed Engagement

81I166 OCT 83 A/T - Second Design Auxilary Control Valve Assembly

83141 JUL 83 ECM - Failures Caused by Shorted Relays/Solenoids

83142 JUL 83 M/T, Front Wheel Drive - Servicing

8382 APR 83 Rear Deck Lid Weatherstrip Ooze-Out - Replacements

8310364 APR 83 Viton® Accelerator Pumps - Now Available

8385 MAR 83 Suspension - Rumble Noise or Vibration

8361 FEB 83 Body - Service Repair Replacement Parts

8360 FEB 83 Deluxe Wheel Covers Applique - Comes Off

82I237 FEB 83 Idle Speed Control Assembly - Repair Kit

81T39 JUN 81 CCC System - Intermittent Check Engine Light

81T38 JUN 81 Coolant Sensor - Intermittent MIL ON/Code 55

81T24A60 JUN 81 Engine - Idle Speed Instability (Hunting)

81T2460 FEB 81 Engine - Idle Speed Instability

81I37 FEB 81 Oxygen Sensors - Silica Contamination

81I24 DEC 80 Carburetor - Float Needle Clip Installation

81I18 DEC 80 Emission Control - Warranty Policies

81I30 DEC 80 Engine Cooling Fan - Revised Operation

81T9 DEC 80 Fuel Gauge - Incorrect Reading

81I23 DEC 80 Varajet Carburetor - Float Level Gauge

81I16 NOV 80 CCC - Diagnostic Charts

81I17 NOV 80 ECM - Exchange Program

81I11 OCT 80 Warranty - Parts Return Program

81I5 SEP 80 Fuel - Gasohol (Gas- Ethanol) Usage

T36 FEB 78 HEI System - Description and Diagnosis Chart

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