1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM Recalls (3)

Campaign:
04V036000 on 02/04/2004
Component:
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Manufactured:
02/28/1997 - 01/30/1998
Affected:
1,415,231
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles. if the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
Consequence:
If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. the fire could spread to the interior of the car, which could injure occupants or cause damage to adjoining structures.
Correction:
Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch, and check that your car will start with a properly charged battery and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch. owner notification will begin on march 1, 2004. 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 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. customers can also check their vehicle online by going to www.mygmlink.com and entering the vehicle's identification number.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 04002.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
07E015000 on 02/25/2007
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Affected:
3,124
Defect:
Certain delphi aftermarket fuel pump modules / module reservoir assemblies (mra) that were sold for use on the above listed vehicles. during production the mras vent and fuel return tubes were reversed. this condition can result in the vehicle not running correctly (idle rough and/or stall) due to an overly rich fuel blend or the vehicle's evaporative emission carbon canister may leak fuel.
Consequence:
A stalled vehicle can increase the risk of a vehicle crash. a fuel leak can result in a fire.
Correction:
Delphi will notify owners and replace the defective mras free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 1-877-335-7443.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pump modules and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07E021000 on 03/11/2007
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Affected:
742
Defect:
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Consequence:
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM TSBs (52)

Bulletin:
971101731616
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Comments that the seat belt latch slides to the seat belt anchor sleeve. *yc
Bulletin:
971101776304
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc
Bulletin:
98776304A
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc
Bulletin:
98731616A
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Seat belt latch slides to seat belt anchor sleeve. *yc
Bulletin:
98836416
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Conditions regarding weak or discharged battery, slow starting, gen or mil lamp on, various driveability symptoms. *yc
Bulletin:
98576124A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc
Bulletin:
833208
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Some customers may comment about a squeak/ squawk type noise coming from the steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *yc
Bulletin:
831704
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
Bulletin:
990604005
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt
Bulletin:
060599
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Subject regarding a stop sale of rear compartment lid internal release. *tt
Bulletin:
040699
Component:
162700 structure:body:trunk lid
Summary:
Subject regarding rescission of stop sale of rear compartment lid internal release. *tt
Bulletin:
990604037
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Subject on on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements. *mjs
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:
000524001
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr
Bulletin:
000851001
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the black plastic housing around the outside rear view mirror turns chalky or is dull in color. *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:
990604005A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *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
Bulletin:
010601010A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt
Bulletin:
000089008A
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground. this bulletin provides information regarding recreational (dinghy) towing for certain vehicles including the 1996 through 2000 toyota c
Bulletin:
010602012
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Some owners may comment on leakage of a few drops of coolant after parking their vehicle. *tt
Bulletin:
010849020
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Subject regarding revised ignition lock cylinder or ignition switch assembly replacement. *slc
Bulletin:
020601014
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt
Bulletin:
020604011
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p0140. *tt
Bulletin:
020522001
Component:
034000 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components
Summary:
Service manual update regarding revised brake specifications. *tt
Bulletin:
010601002A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
030730021
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Neutral flare and/or rpm flare while in drive, no 1-2 upshift, service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1810, diagnostic trouble code p1815 set. *tt
Bulletin:
030867004
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Parts availability for sunroof repairs. *tt
Bulletin:
000089008B
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground. this bulletin provides information regarding recreational (dinghy) towing for certain vehicles including 1988-2004 chevrolet and gmc li
Bulletin:
000089008E
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground. this bulletin provides information regarding recreational (dinghy) towing for certain vehicles including 1988-2004 chevrolet and gmc li
Bulletin:
030730021A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Neutral flare and/or rpm flare while in drive, no 1-2 upshift, service engine soon (ses) light illuminated, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1810, diagnostic trouble code p1815 set. *tt
Bulletin:
030867009
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Sunroof will not open or close completely due to the sunroof motor. *tt
Bulletin:
01598
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Sunroof supplemental information to 03-08-67-009.*mr
Bulletin:
00966B
Component:
046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
Bulletin:
00966
Component:
046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
Bulletin:
04002
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Product safety recall ignition circuit thermal events. *mj
Bulletin:
04122004
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
Ignition circuit thermal events, three phase safety recall 04002. gm voicemail express. *tt
Bulletin:
04152004
Component:
046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. gm voicemail express. *tt
Bulletin:
030236002
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure. *eh
Bulletin:
010844005A
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Information on error codes on radio display their cause and corrective action. *eh
Bulletin:
02232004
Component:
116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:
If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the start position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts. *tt
Bulletin:
3447
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
4t40e or 4t45e will not shift no diagnostic trouble codes. *tt
Bulletin:
3253
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Vehicle will not move in either direction. transmission may show over full. p90 4t40e 4t45e no movement drive or reverse. converter may be empty of fluid. *tt
Bulletin:
4615
Component:
040000 service brakes, air
Summary:
Abs pump running when not needed. *nj
Bulletin:
16NA260
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
Bulletin:
PIC5913
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a supplemental inflatable restraint lamp, service vehicle soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. techni
Bulletin:
PIP4723B
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and
Bulletin:
PIC4696A
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
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
Bulletin:
PIC4696B
Component:
353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
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
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
Bulletin:
17-NA-073
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
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

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