CAMPAIGN: TRANSAXLE IMPROPERLY STAMPED SECOND CLUTCH
SUBJECT: TRANSAXLE IMPROPERLY STAMPED SECOND CLUTCH REACTION (STEEL) PLATES
MODELS: Certain 1995 *GM Vehicles* with the 4T60-E Transaxle (RPO M13)
TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS
General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that certain 1995 *GM vehicles* with the HYDRA-MATIC 4T60-E transaxle may have been built with second clutch reaction (steel) plates that were improperly manufactured. This condition could result in premature wear of the second clutch assembly at low mileage and may cause the transaxle to lose second gear and eventually become inoperative.
To prevent these conditions from occurring, dealers are to replace the suspect transaxle with a new transaxle.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Involved are certain 1995 *GM vehicles* built with 4T60-E transaxle Julian Dates of 258, 259, 262 (may be stamped 292), 263 and 264 (September 15, 1994 through September 21, 1994).
***********************************GM Vehicles******************************
BUICK
1995 Buick Century, Park Avenue, Ultra, Riviera, LeSabre, Skylark and Regal models.
CADILLAC
1995 Cadillac Sedan DeVille models
CHEVROLET
1995 Chevrolet Beretta, Corsica, Lumina and Monte Carlo models
OLDSMOBILE
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Ninety Eight, Eighty Eight, Achieva and Cutlass Supreme models
PONTIAC
1995 Pontiac Bonneville and Grand Am models
NOTE: PLEASE CHECK DCS SCREEN 45 OR YOUR V.I.N. LISTING BEFORE PERFORMING CAMPAIGN TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS AFFECTED. ONLY AFFECTED VIN'S WILL BE PAID.
All affected vehicles have been identified by the VIN listing provided to involved dealers with this bulletin. Any dealer not receiving a listing was not shipped any of the affected vehicles.
DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY:
All unsold new vehicles in dealer's possession and subject to this campaign MUST be held and inspected/repaired per the Service Procedure of this Campaign Bulletin before owners take possession of these vehicles.
Dealers are to perform this campaign on all involved vehicles at no charge to owners, regardless of kilometers traveled, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Owners of vehicles recently sold from your new vehicle inventory with no owner information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer, and arrangements made to make the required correction according to instructions contained in this bulletin. This could be done by mailing to such owners a copy of the owner letter accompanying this bulletin. Campaign follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the owner may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, please take the steps necessary to be sure the campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
CAMPAIGN PROCEDURE:
Refer to Section 4 of the Service Policies and Procedures Manual for the detailed procedure on handling Product Campaigns. Dealers are requested to complete the campaign on all transfers as soon as possible.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:
All owners of record at the time of campaign release are shown on the attached computer listing and have been notified by first class mail from General Motors (see copy of owner letter included with this bulletin). The listings provided are for campaign activity only and should not be used for any other purpose.
PARTS INFORMATION:
Parts required to complete this campaign should be ordered through regular channels, as follows:
IMPORTANT: Transaxle cores must be returned in the normal manner as soon as possible to ensure timely core charge reimbursement and adequate replacement transaxle availability.
Buick ----- Engine Vehicle Model 4T60-E Model Disp./RPO Axle Ratio Transaxle Part Number ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Century 5PAW 3.1L/L82 2.97 24201789 Park Avenue 5ASW 3.8L/L36 2.84 24202028 Ultra 5YDW 3.8L/L67 2.97 24202034 Riviera 5BFW 3.8L/L67 2.93 24200590 5CAW 3.8L/L36 3.05 24202030 LeSabre 5YMW 3.8L/L27 2.84 24202027 5YZW 3.1L/L82 3.06 24202029 Skylark 5PCW 2.3L/LD2 3.68 24201792 5WFW 3.1L/L82 2.93 24201791 Regal 5AFW 3.1L/L82 3.33 24200588 5BLW 3.8L/L27 3.06 24200589
Cadillac
Vehicle Model 4T60-E Model Engine Axle Ratio Transaxle Disp./RPO Part Number ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Sedan DeVille 5ATW 4.9L/L26 2.73 24201790
Chevrolet
Vehicle Model 4T60-E Model Engine Axle Ratio Julian Date Disp./RPO ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Beretta 5WFW 3.1L/L82 2.93 24201791 Corsica 5WFW 3.1L/L82 2.93 24201791 Lumina 5AFW 3.1L/L82 3.33 24200588 5PBW 3.4L/LQ1 3.43 24200941 Monte Carlo 5AFW 3.1L/L82 3.33 24200588 5PBW 3.4L/LQ1 3.43 24200941
Oldsmobile
Vehicle Model 4T60-E Model Engine Axle Ratio Transaxle Disp./RPO Part Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Cutlass Ciera 5PAW 3.1L/L82 2.97 24201789 Ninety Eight 5ASW 3.8L/L36 2.84 24202028 Eighty Eight 5ASW 3.8L/L36 2.84 24202028 5BKW 3.8L/L36 3.06 24202032 5YDW 3.8L/L67 2.97 24202034 Achieva 5PCW 2.3L/LD2 3.68 24201792 5WFW 3.1L/L82 2.93 24201791 Cutlass Supreme 5AFW 3.1L/L82 3.33 24200588 5PBW 3.4L/LQ1 3.43 24200941
Pontiac
Vehicle Model 4T60-E Model Engine Axle Ratio Transaxle Disp./RPO Part Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Bonneville 5ASW 3.8L/L36 2.84 24202028 5BXW 3.8L/L36 3.06 24202031 Grand Am 5PCW 2.3L/LD2 3.68 24201792 5WFW 3.1L/L82 2.93 24201791
PARTS AND LABOUR CLAIM INFORMATION:
Credit for the campaign work performed will be paid upon receipt of a properly completed campaign claim card or DCS transmission in accordance with the following:
Repair Vehicle Model Description Time Part Code Allowance Allowance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1A Inspect transaxle .3 6A - Buick Century Inspect and Replace 6.2 * ## Park Avenue Transaxle, including 6.1 * ## Ultra cooler flush 6.1 * ## Le Sabre 6.1 * ## Riviera 6.7 * ## Skylark 6.6 * ## Regal 3.1L 5.8 * ## 3.8L 6.5 * ##
6A - Cadillac DeVille Inspect and Replace 6.4 * Transaxle, including Chevrolet Beretta cooler flush 6.6 * ## Corsica 6.6 * ## Lumina 7.8 * ## Monte Carlo 7.8 * ##
Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 6.2 * ## 98 6.1 * ## 88 6.1 * ## Achieva 6.6 * ## Cutlass Supreme 6.1 * ##
Pontiac Bonneville 6.1 * ## Grand Am 6.6 * ##
## The "Parts Allowance" should be $1,418.55 (allowance for the transaxle for this campaign ONLY) plus the sum total of the DEXRON III GMSPO Dealer Net Price plus 40%.
* This labour time includes transaxle replacement, cooler flush and toe-in check and adjustment. Add 0.1 hour for locking wheel covers/nuts.
SERVICE PROCEDURE: (Figure 1)
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist and inspect the transaxle identification nameplate.
- If the transaxle Julian Date information indicates 258, 259, 262, 263, 264 or 292, the transaxle MUST BE REPLACED; go to step 2.
- If the transaxle Julian Date information is other than listed above, DO NOT REPLACE the transaxle; go to step 4.
2. Replace the transaxle assembly. See the appropriate 1995 Service Manual, Section 7A, for the transaxle replacement procedure.
IMPORTANT: Transaxle cooler and lines must be flushed when replacing transaxle.
3. The removed transaxle assembly must be crated in the original shipping container and returned in the usual manner with the appropriate information included.
IMPORTANT: Transaxle cores must have a completed Product Feedback form attached. The Product Feedback form MUST include the VIN, mileage and campaign number. This information will aid in the timely processing of transaxle cores.
4. Install the campaign identification label.
INSTALLATION OF CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Clean surface of radiator upper mounting panel and apply a Campaign Identification Label. Make sure the correct campaign number is inserted on the label. This will indicate that the campaign has been completed.
Dear General Motors Customer,
General Motors of Canada Limited has determined that your 1995 vehicle identified above, which has an HYDRA-MATIC 4T60-E transaxle may have been built with second clutch reaction (steel) plates that were improperly manufactured. This condition could result in premature wear of the second clutch assembly at low mileage and may cause the transaxle to lose second gear and eventually become inoperative.
To prevent this condition, your dealer will replace the suspect transaxle with a new transaxle.
This service will be provided for you at no charge.
Please contact your GM dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date.
If parts are required, ask your dealer for details regarding their availability. If parts are not in stock, they can be ordered before scheduling your service date.
This letter identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this letter to your dealer will assist their Service personnel in completing the necessary correction to your vehicle in the shortest possible time.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.
Customer Support Department General Motors of Canada Limited
General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
