Vehicle report

1998 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Service bulletins

56 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

17-NA-073

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

PIP4723F

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

PIP4723D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

19NA273

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

PIC4696E

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.  The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.  E version update is to add administrative details.

17NA073

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

PIC4696D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.  The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.

PIC4696C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

PIP4723C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

PIP4723B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

16NA260

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 CALIBRATION CONCERNS.

PIC4696B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

PIC4696A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.

Recalls

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Vehicle Recalls

05-06-04-035D

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

PI1217

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.

PIC5913

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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. Technician will need to check for an incorrect or non-existent VIN number in modules that require them. Technician should ensure that all modules that are replaced are programmed per currently published Service Information. Technician should also check the Sensing and Diagnostic Module part number if it was replaced.

130089009

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

08089-B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

08-089B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BUICK CHEVROLET GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

08-089

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

BUICK CADILLAC CHEVROLET GMC HUMMER OLDSMOBILE PONTIAC SAAB SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER RE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT ANALOG WIRELESS NETWORK STARTING IN 2008. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 12/1/08. *PE

010601007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ

050525006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT

050604058

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

709

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TIE ROD SPECIFICATIONS REVISED. GM TECH LINK. *TT

010730032B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. *TT UPDATED *EH

040601017

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT

040601021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT

01292004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

POWER STEERING GEAR LOWER PINION BEARING, SAFETY RECALL 03062. *TT

3115

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK. *SC

57

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. GM TECH LINK. *TT

010601002A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT

000730002B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT

010601008A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

020601014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT

020730014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS. *TT

010601007A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT

010601010A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT

990603007C

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

A CONDITION MAY EXIST IN WHICH THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. *TT

990604005A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

990730030A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 BRAKE NOT APPLIED. *TT

010601008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

32

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

INFORMATION REGARDING EXTRA CLIPS IN THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION. *SLC

000851001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR. *TT

990603007B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) THE FUEL GAUGE READING INCORRECTLY. 2) LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. 3) FUEL GAUGE MAY FLUCTUATE FROM FULL TO EMPTY. *TT

990138005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

EXPERIENCING A LACK OF EXPECTED PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN HOT HUMID WEATHER. *TT

990730030

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

990603007A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

CONDITIONS WITH INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE / FLUCTUATES, PREMATURE LOW FUEL CHIME. *TT

990604037

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *MJS

990603007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, AND THE LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. *TT

98067

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SUBJECT ON 98067-PRODUCT EMISSION CAMPAIGN EMISSION LABEL ERROR. *MJS

990604005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT

533307B

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT SUSPENSION SCRUNCH / POPPING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE THAT IS APPARENT DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT

876002A

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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 REAPPEAR UNTIL THE NEXT CHANGE OF OIL. *TT

98839010

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY OR STAYS ON. *YC

4615

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ

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