1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
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Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.
ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.
STEERING
- TSB #01-02-32-001 -- CONCERNS WITH CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE TURNING MANEUVER / STEERING WHEEL ROTATION.*JB (LUBRICATE OR REPLACE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AS APPROPRIATE). UPDATED 10/05/07. *NJ UPDATED 4/1/08. *NJ UPDATED 7/1/2008 *PE (NHTSA ID #618086, APRIL 01 2008)
- TSB #010232001F -- CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR AND/OR FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER AND/OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019516, FEBRUARY 01 2006)
- TSB #040235004D -- CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER/STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT *NM (NHTSA ID #10008657, NOVEMBER 01 2005)
- TSB #010232001C -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004280, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #010232001B -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT (NHTSA ID #634803, JULY 01 2002)
- TSB #051101 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE WHILE TURNING, ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #628092, NOVEMBER 05 2001)
- TSB #051101 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #628094, NOVEMBER 05 2001)
- TSB #020601 -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVERS OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *JB (NHTSA ID #618119, FEBRUARY 06 2001)
- TSB #180101 -- INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING CLUNK OR BUMP NOISE USUALLY HEARD WHEN TURNING EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO BE FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL OF VEHICLE WITH THE CAR IN PARK OR MOVING SLOWLY AND THE STEERING (NHTSA ID #618179, JANUARY 18 2001)
- TSB #150900 -- THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS VEHICLES EXHIBITING A CLUNK NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CUSTOMERS MAY STATE THAT A CLUNK NOISE IS HEARD WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #619039, SEPTEMBER 15 2000)
STEERING:COLUMN
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION:FRONT
- TSB #010232001C -- INFORMATION REGARDING CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING. *YH *TT (NHTSA ID #627673, AUGUST 01 2004)
- TSB #01967 -- FRONT SUSPENSION STEER NOISE SMOOTH ROAD TURNS. *MR (NHTSA ID #10006895, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #020308006 -- THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FRONT SUSPENSION FASTNER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS.*TT (NHTSA ID #634877, MAY 01 2002)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- TSB #000524001 -- INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR (NHTSA ID #613590, APRIL 01 2000)
- TSB #VSS19990020 -- SUBJECT REGARDING REQUEST FOR CUSTOMER COMPLAINT VEHICLES WHICH HAVE A FRONT BRAKE SQUEAK / SQUEAL NOISE COMPLAINT. *TT (NHTSA ID #607989, OCTOBER 05 1999)
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
- TSB #00966B -- ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007293, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #00966 -- ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10007816, JANUARY 01 2004)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #04008 -- SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT 04008 - AIR CLEANER COVER - REPLACE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008726, JUNE 22 2004)
- TSB #04008 -- SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - AIR CLEANER COVER - REPLACE. BI-FUEL (COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS AND GASOLINE) ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A HIGHER RATE OF BACKFIRE THAN ON GASOLINE ENGINE CAVALIERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10008727, JUNE 01 2004)
- TSB #98120 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. *YC (NHTSA ID #602267, AUGUST 25 1998)
- TSB #98017 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. *YC (NHTSA ID #602394, AUGUST 24 1998)
- TSB #98017 -- VALVE ROCKER ARM COVER FAILED, CAUSING OIL CNSUMPTION TO INCREASE. YD (NHTSA ID #609673, AUGUST 01 1998)
- TSB #98876519 -- SUBJECT ON DTC U1016, STORED CODE WITH NO ACTIVE SYMPTOMS ( REPROGRAM PCM ). *YC (NHTSA ID #601392, MAY 01 1998)
- TSB #971101776525 -- COMMENTS ABOUT HESITATION, ENGINE SAG, OR A COLD ENGINE STALL DURING LIGHT ACCELERATATION (DRIVEWAY). *YC (NHTSA ID #54201, NOVEMBER 01 1997)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- TSB #010601030A -- SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT (NHTSA ID #634811, MAY 01 2002)
- TSB #010601030 -- SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION, AND HAVING TO ADD OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. *TT (NHTSA ID #628900, DECEMBER 01 2001)
- TSB #090801 -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND HAVING TO ADD OIL BETWEEN CHANGES. *JG (NHTSA ID #625380, AUGUST 09 2001)
- TSB #010601004 -- EXHIBITING A LOUD HOOT / WHISTLING NOISE AT START UP DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. *JB (NHTSA ID #618071, JANUARY 01 2001)
- TSB #00032 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT AND CODE P0300 (GENERAL MISFIRE), WITH DRIVEABILITY COMPLAINTS OF ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE AND HESITATION. **MR (NHTSA ID #613587, MAY 01 2000)
- TSB #990138003 -- SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.2L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A ENGINE / TRANSMISSION WHINE AT 2800 - 32000 RPM. *TT (NHTSA ID #608380, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #98017 -- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING VEHICLES EXHIBITING INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT (NHTSA ID #615103, AUGUST 01 1998)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
- TSB #010602012 -- SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LEAKAGE OF A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AFTER PARKING THEIR VEHICLE. *TT (NHTSA ID #628890, DECEMBER 01 2001)
- TSB #NAS19990040 -- SUBJECT PERTAINING TO CORRECT COOLANT LEVEL FOR PROPER COOLING SYSTEM OPERATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #606008, MAY 21 1999)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- TSB #00113 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE CONTACTS THE BATTERY TRAY. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092323, APRIL 07 2000)
- TSB #00004 -- GENERAL MOTOR HAS DEDICED THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.2L ENGINES (VIN 4), MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE UPPER RADITOR HOSE CONTACTS THE BATTERY TRAY. *TT (NHTSA ID #612033, APRIL 05 2000)
- TSB #98041 -- UPPER RADIATOR HOSE CONTACTING BATTERY TRAY. *TT (NHTSA ID #615098, OCTOBER 27 1998)
- TSB #98119 -- SUBJECT ON THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE. *YC (NHTSA ID #602268, AUGUST 25 1998)
- TSB #98041 -- UPPER RADIATOR HOSE MAY CONTACT BATTERY TRAY. YD (NHTSA ID #609675, AUGUST 01 1998)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- TSB #636604C -- COMMENTS THAT A METALLIC NOISE OR COLD RAP HEARD ON COLD EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT (NHTSA ID #603835, SEPTEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98636604B -- COMMENTS THAT A METALLIC NOISE ON COLD EXHAUST SYSTEMS. *TT (NHTSA ID #601911, JUNE 01 1998)
- TSB #98636604A -- SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT A METALLIC NOISE OR (NHTSA ID #601051, APRIL 01 1998)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
POWER TRAIN
- TSB #030730021 -- NEUTRAL FLARE AND/OR RPM FLARE WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1810, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1815 SET. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002392, MAY 01 2003)
- TSB #020730050 -- ENGINEERING CHANGES TO THE VALVE BODY, PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE, 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE AND BORE FOR 2002-2003 MODEL YEAR 4T45E TRANSAXLES AND SUBSEQUENT OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH AFFECT 1995-2001 MODEL YEAR TRANSAXLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10000759, DECEMBER 01 2002)
- TSB #990849012 -- VEHICLES WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL OPTION MAY EXHIBIT A TRIP ODOMETER THAT RESETS TO ZERO. *TT (NHTSA ID #608374, SEPTEMBER 01 1999)
- TSB #3447 -- 4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017086, no date provided)
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- TSB #98877166 -- SOME OWNERS OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION MAY COMMENT ON A DELAYED, SLOW OR NO SECOND TO THIRD GEAR UPSHIFT. *YC (NHTSA ID #601411, MAY 01 1998)
- TSB #98877166 -- COMMENTS ON A DELAYED, SLOW OR NO SECOND TO THIRD GEAR UPSHIFT. *YC (NHTSA ID #601418, MAY 01 1998)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #070730025 -- INFORMATION ON 4T40-E (MN4) AND 4T45-E (MN5) FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTC P0741, P0742, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P1811, HARSH SHIFTS, SLIPS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE. *NJ (NHTSA ID #10023942, OCTOBER 01 2007)
- TSB #030730021A -- NEUTRAL FLARE AND/OR RPM FLARE WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1810, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1815 SET. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005579, NOVEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #98013 -- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3T40 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THERE IS A SLOW OR NO SECOND TO THIRD GEAR UPSHIFT. *YC (NHTSA ID #600468, FEBRUARY 27 1998)
- TSB #3253 -- VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017096, no date provided)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- TSB #990730030A -- 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 (NHTSA ID #619370, APRIL 01 2001)
- TSB #990730030 -- 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 (NHTSA ID #6089996, DECEMBER 01 1999)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- TSB #04002 -- PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL IGNITION CIRCUIT THERMAL EVENTS. *MJ (NHTSA ID #10007858, MAY 12 2004)
- TSB #04122004 -- IGNITION CIRCUIT THERMAL EVENTS, THREE PHASE SAFETY RECALL 04002. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10009214, APRIL 12 2004)
- TSB #02232004 -- IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE START POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10013000, FEBRUARY 23 2004)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
- TSB #030867009 -- SUNROOF WILL NOT OPEN OR CLOSE COMPLETELY DUE TO THE SUNROOF MOTOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10005595, MARCH 01 2004)
- TSB #01598 -- SUNROOF SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO 03-08-67-009.*MR (NHTSA ID #10007178, JANUARY 01 2004)
- TSB #030867004 -- PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10002878, JUNE 01 2003)
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- TSB #030864009A -- LEFT OUTSIDE BREAKAWAY MIRROR INOPERATIVE. *TT UPDATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004338, MARCH 01 2005)
- TSB #030864011A -- MIRROR VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004339, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #022703 -- INOPERATIVE MANUAL OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR(S). *TT *JB (NHTSA ID #10001851, FEBRUARY 27 2003)
- TSB #000851001 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE BLACK PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR TURNS CHALKY OR IS DULL IN COLOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092333, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)
SEAT BELTS
STRUCTURE:BODY
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- TSB #990864026 -- ON SOME CONVERTIBLE MODELS, THE DOOR RATTLES WHEN CLOSING. *TT (NHTSA ID #6088948, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #831518A -- COMPLAINTS ON FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE STICKS. *YC (NHTSA ID #602988, NOVEMBER 01 1998)
- TSB #98831518 -- COMMENT THAT THE FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE STICKS OR HITS SOMETHING WHEN OPENING THE DOOR WITH THE DOOR GLASS IN THE FULL UP POSITION. *YC (NHTSA ID #602760, OCTOBER 01 1998)
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
SEATS
- TSB #990850007 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS A BULGE IN THE MATERIAL ON THE TOP BACKSIDE OF EITHER FRONT BUCKET SEAT. *TT (NHTSA ID #606544, APRIL 01 1999)
- TSB #971101731616 -- COMMENTS THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC (NHTSA ID #54064, NOVEMBER 01 1997)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #000089008E -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI (NHTSA ID #10005527, OCTOBER 01 2005)
- TSB #000089008B -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI (NHTSA ID #10004278, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)
- TSB #000849003 -- EXPERIENCING A RATTLE / SQUEAK IN RIGHT SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL SCRATCHED OR RIGHT SIDE END OF INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTACTING DOOR TRIM PANEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #614376, JUNE 01 2000)