CAMPAIGN: INCORRECT DIPSTICK INSTALLED (REPLACE WITH NEW)
Subject: INCORRECT DIPSTICK INSTALLED
U.S. Campaign Number Cross Reference
Chev GMC 92C13 92C08
Models: 1992 Chevrolet & GMC G30 Vans With RPO MT1
TO: ALL GENERAL MOTORS DEALERS:
General Motors of Canada has determined that certain 1992 Chevrolet & GMC G30 vans equipped with 4L80-E automatic transmissions (RPO MTI) were shipped from the Scarborough assembly plant with the incorrect blade on the transmission fluid level indicators (dipsticks). The full cold indicator on the incorrect dipstick is 18.9 mm (3/4 in.) higher than on the correct dipstick. The transmission fluid was at the correct level when the vehicles were shipped from the plant. However, if someone were to check the fluid level with the incorrect dipstick, the fluid would appear to be low. Approximately 1 litre of fluid would be required to bring the reading on the dipstick up to the full cold mark. If this much additional fluid were to be added to the transmission, the transmission's performance and durability could be affected.
To prevent these conditions from occurring, dealers are to install a correct transmission dipstick.
VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Involved are the following 1992 Chevrolet & GMC G30 vans equipped with 4L80-E automatic transmissions (RPO MT1) and built at the Scarborough assembly plant:
2GAGG39KXN4111853 2GDHG31K3N4504323 2GAGG39K4N4111945 2GDHG31K4N4504332 2GAGG39K9N4112380 2GDHG31K5N4504436 2GAGG39N9N4111465 2GDHG31K8N4504298 2GBGG3lK5N4111363 2GDJG31KXN4504398 2GBHG31KXN4112903 2GDJG31K1N4504466 2GBJG3lK3N4112002 2GDJG31K2N4504203 2GBJG3lK8N4111511 2GDJG31K5N4504485 2GCGG39N0N4111457 2GDJG31N7N4504269
AU 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:
Dealers are to perform this campaign on all involved vehicles at no charge to owners, regardless of kilometres traveled, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used vehicle inventory, or it is in your dealership for service, you are to ensure the campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
Owners of vehicles recently sold from your new vehicle inventory are to be contacted by the dealer, and arrangements made to make the required modification according to instructions contained in this bulletin.
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. 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:
Part Number Description Quantity/Vehicle ----------- ----------- ---------------- 156859152 MT1 Transmission Fluid Level Indicator 1
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:
Regular Code Description Time Allowance ------------ ----------- -------------- 2A Install New Trans. Dipstick - Fluid Level .3 Does Not Need Adjustment
3A Install New Trans. Dipstick - Fluid Level .8 Adjusted
Time allowance includes 0. 1 hour for dealer administrative detail associated with this campaign. Parts credit will be based on dealer net plus 30% to cover parts handling.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1. Remove old transmission dipstick. Dipstick will not be reused.
2. Install new transmission dipstick.
Notice: New transmission dipstick will have a red handle with white lettering.
3. Cheek transmission fluid level. Adjust fluid level as necessary.
4. Install "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.
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.
