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Automotive Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera FWD V6-181 3.0L.

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

83E1 NOV 83 Recall - Plugged EGR Vacuum Source Hoses

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

85T58A3B1 APR 88 Campaign - P/S Reduction Addendum

MEMO88019 JAN 88 Campaign - Temporary Reduction of P/S Assist

MEMO88020 JAN 88 Campaign - Temporary Reduction of P/S Assist When Cold

83C6 OCT 83 Campaign - Brake Proportioner Valve Separated From M/C

83C4 JUL 83 Campaign - Engine Coolant Fan Relay May Fail

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

04-06-04-047H JUN 08 Fuel System - 'TOP TIER' Detergent Gasoline Information

05-00-89-072B JUN 08 Engine/Fuel System - Oil/Fuel Additive Information

99-04-20-002E JUN 08 Drivetrain - Driveline Clunk Information

08-07-30-027 JUN 08 A/T - No Movement in Drive or 3rd Gear

03-07-29-004E MAY 08 M/T - Operating Characteristics of Manual Transmissions

99-07-30-030F MAY 08 A/T - Grinding/Growling Noise in Park on Incline

08-03-10-005 MAY 08 Wheels/Tires - Chrome or Chrome Plated Steel Valve Caps

00-06-01-012C APR 08 Engine - Use of 'Surface Conditioning Disks'

08-07-30-017 APR 08 A/T - 4L60, Revised Sprag/Forward Clutch Hub

08-06-01-008 MAR 08 Engine - Accessory Drive Belt Noise Diagnostics/Tool

08-03-10-004 MAR 08 Wheels/Tires - Accessory Wheel/Tire Mounting/Balancing

08-08-51-002 MAR 08 Body - TPO Fascia Cleaning Prior to Painting

08-09-41-003 FEB 08 Restraints - Usage of Used/Salvaged/Imitation Components

02-07-30-052E FEB 08 Automatic Transmission - Fluid Cooler Flushing

05-00-89-078B FEB 08 Fuel System - GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS(R) Info.

04-06-01-029B FEB 08 Engine - Crankcase Flushing Information

06-06-04-035A FEB 08 Fuel System - E85 Fuel Usage Precaution

06-08-44-015A FEB 08 Audio System - Noise When Using Portable Playback Unit

00-08-48-005C FEB 08 Body - Vehicle Glass Distortion Information

04-03-10-012B FEB 08 Wheels - Chrome Wheel Brake Dust Accumulation/Pitting

01-05-23-001B JAN 08 Brakes - Rotor Lateral Runout Correction Information

04-08-50-006B JAN 08 Interior - Seat Cover Wrinkle/Crease/Crack/Burn Info.

05-03-10-003C JAN 08 Wheels/Tires - Low Tire Pressure

99-09-40-005E JAN 08 Seat Belts - Seat Belt Extender Availability

00-03-10-006C JAN 08 Tires - (RFV) Radial Force Variation Information

04-03-10-001D JAN 08 Tires - Tire Puncture Repair Procedures

05-03-10-020A JAN 08 Tires - Nitrogen Gas Usage

04-07-30-037D NOV 07 A/T - Dexron®(R)-VI Fluid Information

03-00-89-008D NOV 07 Body - Metal Body Panel Corrosion Protection

00-00-90-002I OCT 07 Tires/Wheels - Tire Inflation Pressure Information

05-06-01-010B SEP 07 Engine - Sealant Usage/Procedures

03-03-10-007C SEP 07 Tires/Wheels - Vibration/Balance/Shake/Flat Spotting

07-06-01-016A SEP 07 Engine - Internal Noise/Damage After Oil Filter Change

07-08-45-002 SEP 07 Electrical - Aftermarket Fuse Warning

05-03-10-005C AUG 07 Wheel/Tire - Upsized Wheel/Tire Performance Info.

99-08-64-016B JUN 07 Body - Use of Silicone for Weatherstrip Maintenance

00-06-01-026B JUN 07 Intake Manifold - Inspect/Replace After Engine Damage

06-08-43-003A JUN 07 Wipers - Performance/Cleaning Instructions/Maintenance

07-08-63-001 APR 07 Body - Polypropylene Energy Absorber Replacement

02-08-42-004A MAR 07 Instruments - Reduced PRNDL Display Visibility

04-07-30-013B FEB 07 Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON

06-00-89-051A JAN 07 Locks - Key Code Securtiy Rules & Information

02-08-98-002B JAN 07 Body - Hem Flange Repair

06-00-89-054 NOV 06 Warranty - Claims Submission

01-07-31-002B NOV 06 M/T - Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding Procedure Improvement

02-08-98-001C OCT 06 Body - Metal Panel Adhesive Bonding Information

00-00-89-027D OCT 06 Interior - Eliminating Unwanted Odors

06-03-10-010 SEP 06 Wheels - Changing Procedures/Precautions

00-06-02-006D AUG 06 Cooling System - Coolant Recycling Information

00-03-10-002D AUG 06 Wheels Chrome Wheel Chemical Staining/Pitting/Corrosion

99-08-51-007C JUN 06 Wheels - Aluminum Wheel Refinishing Recommendations

04-07-30-037B JUN 06 A/T - Dexron®(R) VI Fluid Availability

06-08-45-004 MAY 06 Electrical - Instrument Panel & General Wiring Repair

02-08-48-001B MAR 06 Body - Urethane Adhesives for Glass Applications

06-03-10-004 MAR 06 Tires/Wheels - Wheel Weight Usage Precautions

04-06-04-051B JAN 06 Fuel System - Fuel Injector Maintenance Cleaning

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

00-00-90-001 NOV 00 Suspension - Chassis Lubrication Importance

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

99-00-84-021B APR 00 Warranty - GM Dealer Parts Procurement

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

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

99-08-42-009 NOV 99 IP Dimmer Control - Proper Setting

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

99-00-01-001 SEP 99 Engine - AC Delco Remanufactured Engines

99-03-10-102 JUN 99 Warranty - OE Chrome Plated Aluminum Wheel ID

99-08-49-006 APR 99 Instrument Panel - Upper Surface Reflection

99-06-03-002 MAR 99 Battery - Insulator Replacement & Caution

83-81-34 MAR 99 SIR - Operating Vehicle with Warning Light On

86-05-02 DEC 98 Warranty - Notice of Delayed Start Process

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

73-50-37 JAN 98 Brakes - Rotor & Hub Flange Cleaning Tool Revision

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

72-05-07 DEC 97 Engines - ACDelco Remanufactured

48-05-02B DEC 97 Parts Expediting - Reimbursement Policy

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

73-12-13 NOV 97 A/C - PureGuard 2 Operating Alert

62-05-02A NOV 97 Labor - Revised Operation Z1241/Personal Property Damage

72-05-02 AUG 97 A/T & M/T - AC Delco Remanufactured Transmissions

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

631208A APR 97 A/C - Tool And Equipment Maintenance

620504 APR 97 Warranty - Required Claim Submission Procedures

731204 FEB 97 A/C - Systems With R12 Or R134a Service Issue

731049 FEB 97 Body - Sealer Tape For Collision Repairs

600503 JAN 97 Warranty - Repair and Claims 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

578303A AUG 96 Digital Instrument Clusters - Repair/Replacement

68-05-03 JUN 96 Warranty - Goodwrench® Service Lifetime Service Guarantee

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

533401A MAR 95 Service Manual - Rear Shock Absorber Torque Revision

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

149301 JUL 94 Electrical - New Nickel Tape Shields Harnesses

433502 JUL 94 Tires - Speed Rated Information

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

333303 JAN 94 Suspension - Torque Specification Revisions

383001 DEC 93 Steering - System Bleed Procedures

306502 OCT 93 Fuel - How Fuel Economy Is Determined

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

393504 JUL 93 Wheels - Sealing Leaking Cast Aluminum

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

93T46 MAR 93 Door Lock Cylinder - Binds, Sticks

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

92T124 SEP 92 A/C - Use of Alternate Refrigerants Other Than R-12

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

92U48 JUN 92 A/C - Leak Test

92T79 JUN 92 Engine - Oil Leak At Rear Main Bearing Cap Side Seal

92T73 APR 92 Wheels (Aluminum) - Balance Weight Usage

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

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

92T0610 NOV 91 Paint - Industrial Fallout/Rail Dust

91T1836E3 AUG 91 ECM/PCM - Damaged or Mis-Diagnosed

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

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

91T793B MAR 91 Power Steering - Reduced Assist at Low Temperatures

91T7810 MAR 91 Underbody, Engine Compartment, Hood - Revised

91T305 DEC 90 Brakes - Rotor Refinishing Recommendations

ATRATB028 OCT 90 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing

91T144T60 OCT 90 A/T - Revised 4TH Clutch Reaction Plates

91T117A SEP 90 A/T - 3T40 New Side Cover and Bottom Pan Gasket

ATRATB010 SEP 90 A/T - Torque Converter Identification

90I027 AUG 90 A/T - Service Replacement Model Update

90T1513E AUG 90 Wheels, Aluminum - Scratch Removal

90I03A8C JUN 90 Digital Instrument Clusters - Obtaining Replacements

90T916E APR 90 MAP - Revised Output Chart for Codes 33, 34, 63, and 64

ATRATB9002006 FEB 90 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF

90T207A NOV 89 A/T - Revised Forward Clutch Piston Seals

ATRATB8930 OCT 89 A/T - Math Part II

90T111B SEP 89 A/C - CFC Reduction and Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling

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

ATRATB8923 AUG 89 A/T - Math Formulas Part I

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

89T810 JUN 89 A/T - Updated R&R Pinion Gear Washers & Sun Gear

89T677A APR 89 A/T - Inoperative Lo-Reverse Clutch Diagnosis

89T663B1 APR 89 P/S - Rack & Pinion Gear Parts/Service Information

89T539A MAR 89 Audio - Poor AM or FM Radio Reception, Antenna Coaxial

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

ATRATB8851 DEC 88 A/T - THM 125C Model Code Information

88T1185 DEC 88 Brakes - Shudder or Pedal Pulsation

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

89358 NOV 88 Battery - Diagnosis and Charging

88T1143A NOV 88 Steering - Identifying Torque Steer

ATRATB8834 JUL 88 A/T - Sprag Rotation

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

87T57B7A JUL 88 Engine - Stalls on Drive/Reverse Engagement

85T58B3B1 JUL 88 P/S - Temporary Reduction of P/S When Cold Clarification

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

88T387A MAR 88 A/T - Delayed Neutral to Drive Engagement

88T367A 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

85T58 JAN 88 P/S - Temporary Reduction of Power Steering When Cold

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

87T55 NOV 87 Engine - Knocking Noise Just Above Idle

88I07 NOV 87 Instruments - Electronic Instrument Cluster Repair

86I28 OCT 87 A/T - Service Replacement

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

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

86T24A JAN 87 Starter/Flywheel - Gear Clash or Milling

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

84T28 NOV 86 A/T- Harsh Park/Neutral to Drive Engagement

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

86T52 SEP 86 Oil Pump Rotor and Slide - Updated Service Part Numbers

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

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

ATRATB869 FEB 86 A/T - Governor Pressure Switches

86T18 FEB 86 A/T Oil Pan Valve Body Cover - Leaks

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

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

ATRATB8551 DEC 85 A/T - 125/125C Engine Stalls After Replacing Converter

84T246C MAR 85 CEngine - Hard Start/Poor Warm Up Performance

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

ATRATB8539 JAN 85 A/T - 125C Anti-Vibration Strut Use

ATRATB8525 JAN 85 A/T - 125C Auxiliary Valve Bodies/Covers and Gaskets

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

85T4A JAN 85 P/S - Rack & Pinion Steering Short Gear

84T16 AUG 84 A/T - Torque Converter Clutch Shudder

83T20 SEP 83 A/T - No Reverse or Neutral to Reverse Delayed

83I16A SEP 83 Electronic Instrument Cluster - Warranty Repair

83T21 SEP 83 Power Steering Gear - Fluid Leaks

83T13 JUN 83 Instrument Cluster - Loss of Display, Revised Schematics

83T14 JUN 83 Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Sealer - Ooze-Out

83T10 MAY 83 Fuel Pump - Driveability and Tip-In-Hesitation

83T11 MAY 83 Instrument Panel Pad - Loose J-Nuts

83T6 APR 83 Instrument Panel Vinyl - Separation/Bubbling

83T5 MAR 83 A/T Oil - Leak Diagnosis

83I14 JAN 83 Body - Sheet Metal Corrosion

83T2 DEC 82 Air Injection Line - Causing Floor Pan Vibration

83T1 DEC 82 Convertible Top - Wrinkles, Blisters and Bubbles

81I37 FEB 81 Oxygen Sensors - Silica Contamination

T36 FEB 78 HEI System - Description and Diagnosis Chart

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