1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 93V212000 on 12/29/1993
- Component:
- Seat belts:rear
- Affected:
- 1,238
- Defect:
- The safety belt retractors for the rear center position are missing a pawl spring and in case of an accident, will allow the safety belt webbing to extend beyond the minimum requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
- Consequence:
- In the event of an accident the safety belt would notrestrain the occupant, subjecting the occupant to increased risk of injuries.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the safety belt retractor assembly and replace the retractor if the pawl spring is missing.
- Notes:
- System: interior systems; safety belts; lap; rear; fmvss 208.vehicle description: vans.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac service center at1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. also, contactthe national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 94V015000 on 01/30/1994
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:retractor
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1993 - 10/31/1993
- Affected:
- 22,862
- Defect:
- The third row safety belt retractors may be installed incorrectly and may lock-up when the vehicle is on slopes of less than 15 degrees, which does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Consequence:
- Consequence of non-compliance: passengers seated in these positon maybe unable to extract and fasten their seat belts until the vehicle is moved to a more level surface. unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury in the event of a collision than those using safety belts.
- Correction:
- Dealers will remove third row safety belt retractors and reinstall them properly.
- Notes:
- System: interior systems; active restraints; belt retractors.vehicle description: 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 charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac service center at 1-800-762-2737. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 94V100000 on 06/19/1994
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:webbing
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1992 - 02/28/1994
- Affected:
- 5,294
- Defect:
- The second row, right hand shoulder belt can become "pinched" between the seat and the door frame pillar trim. the shoulder belt may not retract properly, which does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the 1994 vehicles have an optional integral (built in) childseat installed next to the power sliding side door. the 1993 involved vehicles have standard seats in that same position.
- Consequence:
- Improper shoulder belt retraction does not provide adequate protection to the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the door frame pillar trim panel with a redesigned trim panel. also, a caution label will be applied to the child seat advising the owner not to install the seat to the passenger side of a vehicle with a power sliding side door.
- Notes:
- System: interior systems; shoulder belts.vehicle description: passenger minivans equipped with optional power sliding door.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 charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact chevrolet service center at 1-800-424-9393; pontiac service center at1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile service center at 1-800-442-6537. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- 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.
1994 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE TSBs (23)
- Bulletin:
- 431051
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- sliding door rattles. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 438141
- Component:
- 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Summary:
- gradual loss of power/low voltage reading. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 436303
- Component:
- 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Summary:
- fuel tank thud/clunk. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 431059
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- frame insulator noise. *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:
- 431047
- Component:
- 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
- Summary:
- power/manual sliding door may not open at times (replace lock). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 531202
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- new a/c control assembly. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 576113
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 576104
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 531202
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Unknown
- 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:
- 96067
- Component:
- 063130 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
- Summary:
- Policy adjustment - linear exhaust gas recirculation system. *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:
- 631044
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Engine surge, rpm fluctuates while operating power sliding side door (replace controller). *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
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696C
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- 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
Home | Privacy