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1999 Chevrolet Camaro 2dr Convertible

  • Cloth reclining front bucket seats-inc: integral head restraints, full folding rear seat back, 4-way manual driver-side seat adjuster
  • Front/rear manual lap/shoulder safety belts
  • Energy absorbing 5-MPH front/rear bumpers
  • Driver & front passenger "Next Generation" air bags
 
Crash Test Results for the 1999 Chevrolet Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
1999 Chevrolet Astro 34Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1999 Chevrolet Blazer 3455Not
Tested
1999 Chevrolet Camaro 4534Not
Tested
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 3412Not
Tested
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier 4413Not
Tested
1999 Chevrolet Lumina 4543Not
Tested
1999 Chevrolet Malibu 4413Not
Tested
1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4433Not
Tested
1999 Chevrolet Prizm 4443Not
Tested
1999 Chevrolet S-10 233Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1999 Chevrolet Suburban 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe 44Not
Tested
Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1999 Chevrolet Venture 4355Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 1999 Chevrolet Venture 2dr Convertible
1999 CHEVROLET CAMARO:

Bulletin Number: 00-00-89-027G
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.

Bulletin Number: 00-00-89-027G
This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.

Bulletin Number: 000601008
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUEAK / CHIRP NOISE COMING FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE SERPENTINE BELT ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT Y2107225. *TT

Bulletin Number: 000730022B
A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH

Bulletin Number: 0008110004
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REAR QUARTER TRIM GAPS TO THE B-PILLAR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 000857004
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT WHEN THE REAR HATCH IS OPENED, WATER RUNS OUT OF ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CORNERS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 00773
4L60E, 4L65E REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY GASKETS DOES NOT SEEM TO FIT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010601023
INFORMATION REGARDING HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *YH

Bulletin Number: 010601023A
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010729003
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010729003A
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF 3RD GEAR. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010730007
THIS BULLETIN IS TO INFORM DEALERS OF THE RELEASE OF A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER BOLT FOR CERTAIN TRANSMISSIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010730012
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE NEW CONTROL VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR THE 4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010730020
SUBJECT ORDERING REFERENCE TABLE FOR ORDERING THE NEW VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKET KIT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010730021
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATES THAT TECHNICIANS MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN REMOVING THE CONNECTORS FROM THE PARK / NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH, USUALLY WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE SWITCH DURING TRANSMISSION SERVICE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010730023
SOME OWNERS WITH VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JANUARY 15,1999 MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND MAY ALSO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. *ET

Bulletin Number: 010730023A
INFORMATION REGARDING HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP, OR CEL ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. (1996-2000 CHEVROLET AND GMC LIGHT DUTY TRUCK MODELS) *YH

Bulletin Number: 010730023B
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR SERVICE ENGINE SOON INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1870 SET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010730038
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010730038B
THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP IS ILLUMINATED, NO 3RD AND 4TH GEAR, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY, THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT SHIFTS TO NEUTRAL OR A LOSS OF DRIVE OCCURS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010857009
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE REAR FLOOR OR THE TRUNK IS WET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010858002
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WINDNOISE / WATER LEAK CONDITIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 010864003
INFORMATION REGARDING WINDOW MOTOR NOISE. *JB

Bulletin Number: 010864003A
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDOW MOTOR IS NOISY GOING UP OR DOWN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01119A
ROLL-OUT FOR THE GEN III SMALL BLOCK ENGINES WITH IRIDIUM SPARK PLUGS. ALSO INCLUDES 2003/2004 M/L VANS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01357
ORIGINAL OR SERVICE REPLACEMENT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WILL NOT PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01453
AXLE CLICK NOISE - LOUDER ON TURNS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01599
4L60E, 4L65E FORWARD AND LOW REVERSE WAVED STEEL CLUTCH PLATE APPEARANCE CHANGE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020601029
NEEDLE BEARINGS FOUND IN OIL PAN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020604023
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (SPARK KNOCK) DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0332 SET. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020604023A
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A MILD TO SEVERE ENGINE PING (COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS SPARK KNOCK) USUALLY WORSE DURING ACCELERATION AND / OR AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020730024A
DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE. *TT 2006 AND PRIOR CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020731001
SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING BREAKS OR SCRAPING NOISE WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL APPLIED (REPLACE CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING) *JG

Bulletin Number: 020844003
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A BUZZ OR RATTLE SOUND FROM THE DOOR PANEL OR REAR QUARTER PANEL TRIM SPEAKER LOCATIONS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020844019
REVISED AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020864005
SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON A RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE FROM THE AREA OF THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 020866006
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL CAP TETHER IS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030604005
REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0230. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030604060
INFORMATION ON NEW SPARK PLUGS AND GAPPING. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING PONTIAC GTO 2004. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030730056
4L60-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP FIRST AND SECOND DESIGN IDENTIFICATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 030898001
BUBBLES IN THE PAINT AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE ROOF. *TT

Bulletin Number: 040601021
NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 040731005
CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE WEAR INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 050417001
DECREASED PROPELLER SHAFT SERVICE LIFE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 05-06-04-035D
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

Bulletin Number: 050604058
INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

Bulletin Number: 052802
SERVICE MANUAL ADVISES INCORRECT USAGE OF CONVERTIBLE TOP FLUID. *TT

Bulletin Number: 082203
THIS IS A DEALER VME AND GMSPO HAS RECENTLY LEARNED OF A POSSIBLE QUALITY ISSUE WITH THE REPLACEMENT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 091303
WHEN USING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 9374997 DEALERS MAY ENCOUNTER PCM CODE P066 OR P1518, A CRANK NO START CONDITION, OR THE INABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY PROGRAM THE REPLACEMENT PCM. *TT

Bulletin Number: 141101
SUBJECT REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF SERVICE CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT COMPLAINTS OF DETONATION OR SPARK KNOCK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 16NA260
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 Number: 17-NA-073
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Bulletin Number: 17NA073
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Bulletin Number: 180900
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL PULLS AWAY AND WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED TO THE DUAL LOCK. *TT

Bulletin Number: 3020
6SP MANUAL TRANSMISSION STUCK IN FOURTH GEAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF FOURTH. *TT

Bulletin Number: 3027
HARD CLUTCH PEDAL AND/OR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE AFTER SERVICING THE PRESSURE PLATE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 3056
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A P0300 DUE TO 2-4 CYLINDERS MISFIRING ON THE SAME BANK OF THE ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 3060
THE ENGINE DOES NOT STALL WHEN PERFORMING A P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST WITH THE TECH 2 SCAN TOOL OR WHEN COMMANDING THE TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH ENABLE SOLENOID ON APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE P1870 DIAGNOSTIC TEST LISTED. 4L60E OR 4L65E TR

Bulletin Number: 3110
MUFFLER PAINT PEELING SUPPLEMENT TO TSB 33-17-01A. *SC

Bulletin Number: 3144
SLIGHT PULL LEFT OR RIGHT, TIRE WANDER. *TC UPDATED 6/4/10. *PE

Bulletin Number: 3170E
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2

Bulletin Number: 3170E
IPC, INTERIOR LIGHTS AND/OR HEADLAMPS FLICKER. *AK FB2

Bulletin Number: 3188
DRIVESHAFT PING TING CLANG SNAP OR CLICK NOISE. *EH

Bulletin Number: 3561
REAR SUSPENSION CLUNK NOISE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 990523002A
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE GROAN / CHIRP NOISE DURING BRAKE APPLY ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN Y2111896. *TT

Bulletin Number: 990523006
SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO VIN BREAKPOINT Y2102472 MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEALING TYPE NOISE THAT IS COMING FROM THE FRONT BRAKES DURING A LIGHT TO MODERATE BRAKE APPLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: 990601007
EXHIBITING A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE OR ACCESSORY DRIVE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 990730013
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATING. *TT

Bulletin Number: 990849009
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TRIP ODOMETER RESETS TO ZERO WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 990856002
A CONCERN WITH THE VEHICLE CONTENT THEFT ALARM SOUNDS WHEN ARMING OR IS TOO SENSITIVE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 990867005
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS HARD TO CLOSE ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN BREAKPOINTS X2127190 AND X2222615. *TT

Bulletin Number: PIC4696A
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 Number: PIC4696A
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 Number: PIC4696B
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 Number: PIC4696C
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 Number: PIC5913
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 Number: PIP4404E
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should f

Bulletin Number: PIP4404F
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should f

Bulletin Number: PIP4723B
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 Number: PIP4723C
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 Number: PIP4723C
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 Number: PIP4723C
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 Number: PIP4723C
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 Number: PIP5072
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch

Bulletin Number: PIP5072
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing. Technician will inspect the 3-4 clutches and the forward clutch

Bulletin Number: PIP5346
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co

Bulletin Number: PIP5346
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co

Bulletin Number: PIP5346
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission may not be the same as Original equipment manufacturer quick co

 
Recalls for 1999 Chevrolet Venture 2dr Convertible
1999 CHEVROLET CAMARO
NHTSA Campaign ID: 99V239000
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacture Dates: 06/01/1999 - 06/30/1999
Potential Units Affected: 69
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.
Consequence:
THIS MAY NOT ALLOW THE CLUTCH SYSTEM TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, RESULTING IN UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, ENGINE STALLS, AND DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WITH A NEW CYLINDER.
 


1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2dr Conv Spyder GS Auto

  • Driver & front passenger air bags
  • Side-door impact beams
 
Crash Test Results for the 1998 Mitsubishi Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Not
Tested
Not
Tested
1Not TestedNot
Tested
1998 Mitsubishi Galant 4432Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant 2dr Conv Spyder GS Auto
1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE:

Bulletin Number: 0013005
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: 01
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1390 PCM RELEARN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0255002
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTED AIR CONDITIONER MAGNETIC CLUTCH SERVICE PROCEDURES. *JG

Bulletin Number: 0313005
OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 48
SUBJECT REGARDING CHRYSLER REPROGRAMMING CATRIDGE ROUND-UP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 48
INFORMATION REGARDING INTERMITTENT LOSS OF CRUISE CONTROL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 67
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT. *JB

Bulletin Number: 80
SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT CRANK ANGLE SENSOR WIRE COLORS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 83
VEHICLE TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT

Bulletin Number: 84
SUBJECT REGARDING MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID. *TT

Bulletin Number: 89
NO START. 1995-99 420A WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 97090199017
SUBJECT ON CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION INSPECTION. *YC

Bulletin Number: 97100155002
PREVENTING DUST FROM ENTERING THE INTERIOR. *YC

Bulletin Number: 97110116010
REPAIR INFORMATION FOR CORRECTING A COLD START GENERATOR DRIVE BELT NOISE CONDITION ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

Bulletin Number: 97110123013
ACCELERATING PRIOR TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY SHIFT FROM THIRD GEAR TO SECOND GEAR WITH SOME HARSHNESS. *YC

Bulletin Number: 971101971101
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON CORRECTED CRANKSHAFT BEARING PROCEDURES. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98070120002
INFORMATION ON DOOR/ WINDOW/ SUNROOF ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98070120004
CONDITION WITH ENGINE OVERHEATING. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98070120005
INFORMATION ON VALVE SPRINGS UPDATE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98070120008
INFORMATION ON EVAP LEAK MONITOR TEST W/MUT-II. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98070120013
EXPERIENCING STEERING DRIFT. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98070120017
EXHIBITING RAPID POWER STEERING BELT WEAR. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98070120024
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING DOOR POPPING / KNOCKING NOISE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98070120025
EXPERIENCING LEAKAGE FROM WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98070120026
ADJUSTMENTS AND REPAIRS ON DOORS AND WINDOWS. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98070120027
INVESTIGATING SUNROOF NOISES, WATER LEAKS, AND ADJUSTMENT CONCERNS. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98070120028
BRIEF INFORMATION ON ADHESION PROMOTERS. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98070120030
CONDITIONS WITH HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION. *YC

Bulletin Number: 98SR001
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSFER CASE SAFETY RECALL CAMPAGIN. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9922003
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9923010
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB0011001
INFORMATION AND RELATED INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ABOUT A NEW, IMPROVED HEAD GASKET FOR VEHILCES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L, NON-TURBO, 420A ENGINE. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB0052A010
THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE NEW POWER SEAT SLIDE MOTOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB0123004
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS CORRECTED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 41 (SOLENOID CIRCUIT ERROR - LR) DIAGNOSIS CHARTS FOR REVISED SERVICE MANUAL PAGES. *JB

Bulletin Number: TSB0155003
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON REVOLUTION PICK-UP SENSOR RESISTANCE. *JB

Bulletin Number: TSB0211002
INFORMATION ON CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.

Bulletin Number: TSB9723015
INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9754015
REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR AUDIO FAILURE ON VARIOUS MODEL YEARS. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9813002
SUBJECT ON FALSE DTC 118/POOR DRIVEABILITY (A/T). *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9813005
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LONG COLD START TIMES, SAG DURING WARM-UP, AND STALLING. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9823002
EXPERIENCING POOR A/T SHIFT QUALITY. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9823002R
EXPERIENCING POOR A/T SHIFT QUALITY. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9823006
CORRECTED INFORMATION CONCERNING THE UNDERDRIVE ACCUMULATOR SPRING. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9823015
CONCERNS WITH DELAYED TRANSAXLE ENGAGEMENT. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9834001
PROCEDURES FOR REPAIRING ABNORMAL NOISES FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9835003
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING THE ABS SYSTEM ON ALL-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9837A005
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING BELT ALIGNEMENT AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9851004
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE LEAKAGE. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9911007
INFORMATION REGARDING CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS FOR REMANUFACTURED SHORT BLOCKS. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9913001
PCM REPROGRAMMING & REPLACEMENT SUMMARY (420A ENGINE). *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9931002
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS SNOW TIRE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CERTAIN CARS AND SPORT-UTILITY VEHICLES. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9934001
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A SQUEAKING, A HARD RUBBING NOISE, AND / OR A LIGHT TAPPING OR KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9942A003
DELAMINATION OF SUNROOF SUNSHADE MATERIAL. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9942A004
VEHICLES EXHIBITING POPPING AND/OR CREAKING NOISE IN DOOR WINDOW GLASS. *TT

Bulletin Number: TT237
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.


1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER:

Bulletin Number: 0255002
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTED AIR CONDITIONER MAGNETIC CLUTCH SERVICE PROCEDURES. *JG

Bulletin Number: 48
EXHIBITING ROUGH IDLE AFTER WARM-UP. *TT

Bulletin Number: 67
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT. *JB

Bulletin Number: 9922003
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: 9923010
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB0052A010
THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES HOW TO INSTALL THE NEW POWER SEAT SLIDE MOTOR. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB0155003
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON REVOLUTION PICK-UP SENSOR RESISTANCE. *JB

Bulletin Number: TSB0211002
INFORMATION ON CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB-19-00-008
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.

Bulletin Number: TSB9813005
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LONG COLD START TIMES, SAG DURING WARM-UP, AND STALLING. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9816003
INFORMATION CONCERNING A CHANGE IN SPARK PLUG. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9823014
EXPERIENCING A/T HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9834001
PROCEDURES FOR REPAIRING ABNORMAL NOISES FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9842A003
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON ELECTRIC CONVERTIBLE TOP SUPPLEMENT. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9842A006
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITON WHERE THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER MATERIAL BULGES OR LIFTS AWAY FROM THE CROSSBOW TOP SUPPORTS. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9842A009
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK AND / OR RATTLE AT THE WINDSHIELD HEADER. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9851004
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLE LEAKAGE. *YC

Bulletin Number: TSB9934001
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A SQUEAKING, A HARD RUBBING NOISE, AND / OR A LIGHT TAPPING OR KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9942A004
VEHICLES EXHIBITING POPPING AND/OR CREAKING NOISE IN DOOR WINDOW GLASS. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9942A005
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE AROUND THE TOPSTACK ASSEMBLY. *TT

Bulletin Number: TSB9942A007
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCEDURES FOR PREVENTING AND REPAIRING BENT TOP STACK CONTROL LINKS. *TT

Bulletin Number: TT237
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

 
Recalls for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant 2dr Conv Spyder GS Auto
1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 04V428000
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates: 06/01/1999 - 09/30/2003
Potential Units Affected: 100432
Defect Description:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Action to take:
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 98V045001
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates: 07/21/1997 - 01/16/1998
Potential Units Affected: 20974
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
Consequence:
THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE A PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL PAD SO IT CANNOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 98V069001
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates: 05/15/1989 - 03/06/1998
Potential Units Affected: 24275
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V421001
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates: 03/01/1994 - 06/30/1999
Potential Units Affected: 567432
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V421001
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Manufacture Dates: 12/01/1995 - 06/30/1999
Potential Units Affected: 567432
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
1998 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V421003
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates: 03/01/1994 - 06/30/1999
Potential Units Affected: 5164
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
1998 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
NHTSA Campaign ID: 98V045003
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates: 07/21/1997 - 01/16/1998
Potential Units Affected: 100
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES LOCATED IN THE CARIBBEAN. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
Consequence:
THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE A PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL PAD SO IT CANNOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
1998 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V421003
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Manufacture Dates: 12/01/1995 - 06/30/1999
Potential Units Affected: 5164
Defect Description:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
 






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