1992 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE Recalls (2)

Campaign:
94V027000 on 02/16/1994
Component:
Seat belts:rear
Manufactured:
05/31/1991 - 05/31/1993
Affected:
157,740
Defect:
Vehicle fails to conform to fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. in the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury.
Correction:
Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle.
Notes:
System: interior systems; seat belts; lap; rear.vehicle description: six and seven passenger vans.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of chargeor the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac service center at1-800-762-2737; and oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.

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 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE TSBs (13)

Bulletin:
431051
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
sliding door rattles. *tw
Bulletin:
436303
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
fuel tank thud/clunk. *tw
Bulletin:
577106
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
537101
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
transmission fluid seeps around clamp at transmission oil cooler line. *tw
Bulletin:
9573T4001
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
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:
238106
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Intermittent electrical conditions (tighten loose ground nut g105). *tw
Bulletin:
970801735026
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *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:
876002A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
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
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
Bulletin:
01880
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e. *tt

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