1992 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
91V131000 on 08/06/1991
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
04/30/1991 - 06/30/1991
Affected:
1,570
Defect:
Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from shift control cable bracket, causing loss of gear indicator reference, and shift selector operation.
Consequence:
The disengaged cable could falsely indicate transmissiongear position, and the vehicle might be left in reverse or drive when the drivermoved the gear selector to park or the opposite direction. a vehicle left on anincline without parking brakes when the gear selector is placed in park couldmove. either case results in unexpected vehicle movement without prior warningand could cause a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip on the shift control cable bracket on top of transaxle.
Notes:
System: transaxle shift control.vehicle description: passenger cars with console shift automatic transmission.
Campaign:
91V167000 on 09/24/1991
Component:
Parking brake:conventional:mechanical
Manufactured:
03/31/1991 - 04/30/1991
Affected:
20,765
Defect:
When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
Consequence:
Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. the parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.
Correction:
Replace parking brake lever assembly.
Notes:
System: brakes; fmvss 105.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Campaign:
96V015000 on 01/24/1996
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Affected:
585,182
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. the transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
Consequence:
Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Notes:
System: power train; transmission; automatic; cooling unit and lines. vehicle description: passenger mini-vans with 3.8l engine and 4-speed automatic transmissions and passenger vehicles with l27 or l67 engine and 4t60e automatic transmissions and sold or registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and wyoming.note: 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; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1992 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE TSBs (19)

Bulletin:
436302
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
faint buzzing noise from front of dash area. *tw
Bulletin:
108150
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
heads up display and instrument cluster speed differences. *tw
Bulletin:
577106
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
93810
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
fuel guage reads empty when fuel tank is full. *tw
Bulletin:
536401
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
dim headlamps, slow windshield wipers, etc resulting from low/no generator output. *tw
Bulletin:
536401
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
438314
Component:
103500 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Summary:
low illumination of console prndl indicator in lower or all gear positions. *sd
Bulletin:
9573T4001
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
Bulletin:
108150A
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Some vehicles may display a condition at 70 mph where the speedometer reads about 4 mph faster or slower than hud. *tw
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
Bulletin:
731608
Component:
135100 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interior
Summary:
Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw
Bulletin:
970501776515
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Information based on engine idle surge, or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p0131, p0171 or 44 set. *yc
Bulletin:
971101631041
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
Bulletin:
98833005
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the vehicle
Bulletin:
831704
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
Bulletin:
832006
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker panel(s). *yc
Bulletin:
990730030
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
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
Bulletin:
990730030A
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking

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