1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass technical service bulletins
97 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Vehicle Recalls
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85...
- Electrical system
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- ABS pump running when not needed
- Information on 4T40-E (MN4) and 4T45-E (MN5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body...
- Sdm reprogram - class action settlement (u.s
- Revised tilt steering wheel and column fastener tightening specifications
- 4T40E or 4T45E will not shift no diagnostic trouble codes
- Vehicle will not move in either direction
- Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground
- Revised brake system specifications
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as...
- Power steering gear lower pinion bearing, safety recall 03062
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- HVAC will change from recirc mode to fresh air mode when driving
- Fuel gauge needle reset procedure after battery disconnect/replacement with key in on position
- Front disc brake pulsation
- Brake pad replacement
- Engineering changes to the valve body, pressure regulator valve, 2-3 accumulator valve and bore for...
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
- Engine starts and immediately stalls and then CAN be restarted and will run normally
- Some onwers may comment that the molding along the rear (TRUNK) compartment opening at the striker is...
- Information regarding the brake align kit
- Some customers may comment that the service engine soon light is on
- Additional information on repeat brake pulsation after an initial brake repair
- Some owners may comment that the molding along the rear (TRUNK) compartment opening at the striker is...
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation
- Service manual update regarding revised brake specifications
- Some customers may comment of a malfunction indicator light illuminated with stored diagnostic trouble...
- Some customers may comment about an intermittent service vehicle soon light and/or an electronic traction...
- Some customers may comment on a squawk noise from the front and/or rear suspension while driving
- Subject regarding intermittent communication or serial data diagnostic trouble codes stored in history
- Subject regarding revised ignition lock cylinder or ignition switch assembly replacement
- Some customers may comment of water leaking into the car on the front floor
- Information regarding squawk noise from front and/or rear suspension
- Some customers may comment of a squawk noise from the front or rear suspension area
- All gmc dealers please disregard administrative message WIA20010111 transmitted 8/7/2001
- Some owners may comment that the passenger right front seat rattles when unoccupied
- Subject regarding front suspension clunk / rattle noise diagnosis
- Information regarding front suspension clunk / rattle noise diagnosis
- Information on instrument panel compartment lock cylinder replacement procedure jg
- Concerns with suspension noise
- Subject regarding polymer service pistons
- Some customers may comment that when they close the hood, the primary latch does not engage
- Some customers may want to tow their vehicle behind another vehicle with all four tires ont he ground
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Information pertaining to proper installation of front brake pads with wear indicator
- This message concerns hood cable freezing
- Customers may complain of a creak or pop noise from the rear of the vehicle, this may occur on turns, on...
- Some customer may comment that the rear doors have high swing effort when opening or closing
- Vehicles may experience clunk, rattle noise from the underbody or front suspension
- Some customers may comment on a brake pedal rattle or clunk
- Some vehicles built prior to VIN breakpoint 1M531582 or 16145701 may exhibit a creak / pop noise coming...
- Some customers may comment on undesirable road noise or water noise from the rear seat area
- A condition may exist where the front seat shoulder belt is slow to retract when not in use, or not long...
- Addressing concerns of cold air entering vehicle around door handles
- Customers may comment that there appears to be premature wear of the leather material on front and rear seats
- Subject on on-board diagnostic (OBD) system improvements
- Some owners may comment about a squealing type noise coming from the front brakes during a brake application
- Subject pertaining to front and / or rear stabilizer shaft squawk / squeak noise
- Customer may complain that the chime sounds when key is removed from ignition, intermittent operation of...
- Subject regarding rescission of stop sale of rear compartment lid internal release
- Some customers may complain about weak FM radio reception and / or no AM radio reception
- Subject regarding a stop sale of rear compartment lid internal release
- Subject regarding premature wear of leather material on bucket seatback bolster
- Customers may complain a squealing noise coming from the front brakes
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Concerns regarding the passenger front floor carpet being wet or water leaking from the bottom of the...
- Experiencing a squeak /squawk type noise when brake pedal depressed
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow
- Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered...
- On some vehicles, the paint may be wearing off the front door on the inside of the a pillar, where a seal...
- Conditions regarding weak or discharged battery, slow starting, gen or MIL lamp on, various driveability...
- Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes...
- Low pitch rattle, clunk and/or squeak noise coming from front end of vehicle during low speeds
- Seat belt latch slides to seat belt anchor sleeve
- Comments of metallic click noise from front brakes when applied at low speeds
- Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light...
- Vehicles with hydra-matic 4T40-E transaxle and 3.1L engines may experience a vibration phenomenon that CAN...
- Comments that the seat belt latch slides to the seat belt anchor sleeve
- Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits
- Subject on clusters for 1997-98 vehicles - circuit board update
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