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Automotive Recall and Technical Service Bulletin Titles for 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-231 3.8L VIN A 2-bbl.

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

82C31VIII JUN 83 Recall - Catalytic Converter Replacement

TSB Number & Issue Date TSB Title

03-07-29-004H MAY 12 M/T - Operating Characteristics Information

12-05-26-001 MAY 12 Brakes - Resurfacing Park Brake Portion of Rear Brake Rotor

05-00-89-078C APR 12 Fuel System - GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS(R) Info.

01-07-30-029 OCT 01 A/T - Core Return Product Feedback Form

00-07-30-011 JUN 00 ACDelco(R) Remanufactured Transmissions - Program Update

99-09-40-008 JAN 00 Child Restraint - Auxiliary Seat Belt

99-09-40-006 JAN 00 Lap/Shoulder Belts - Dealer Installed Rear Kits

99-06-02-017 OCT 99 Cooling - Radiator Repair/Replacement Guidelines

80-05-03 AUG 98 Warranty - Parts Warranty Special Claims B and C

82-05-02 MAY 98 Warranty - Request for Wholesale Authorization

87-61-24 APR 98 Engine - Surface Conditioning Discs Precautions

83-01-14 MAR 98 VIN Plate - Replacement Policy and Procedure

72-05-09 FEB 98 Warranty - GM Dealer Empowerment Program

82-05-01 FEB 98 Warranty - New Vehicle/Replacement Battery

73-50-37 JAN 98 Brakes - Rotor & Hub Flange Cleaning Tool Revision

72-05-12 JAN 98 Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Replacement Guidlines

72-05-14 JAN 98 Warranty - Enhanced Sublet Repair Policy

72-05-13 JAN 98 Warranty - Repair/Replace Policies & Procedures

72-05-11 DEC 97 Warranty - Rail Dust Removal & Chemical Spotting Labor

73-10-54 MAY 97 Windshield - Two-Part Urethane Adhesive For Installation

620504 APR 97 Warranty - Required Claim Submission Procedures

310503C DEC 96 Warranty - Claim Processing

631215 NOV 96 A/C Compressor Seal Washer - Reference Chart

610111 NOV 96 Key Code - Information

668304A SEP 96 Odometer/Speedometer - ACDelco Service Center Locations

400501A SEP 96 Warranty - Corporate Parts Return Program Instructions

636532 MAY 96 Enhanced Emission Inspection Maintenance - Equipment

516547 JAN 96 Oxygen Sensor Test - Revised Tech 1 Mass Storage CD

536507 DEC 95 Enhanced Emission I/M - Program Update

588302A JUL 95 Vehicle - AC Delco Locator Service, Electronics Exchange

570102 JUN 95 Fuel - Reformulated/Oxygenated Gasolines

580101 JUN 95 Vehicle - Use of a Diagnostic Worksheet

531205 MAY 95 Contaminated R12 Refrigerant - Testing & Handling

436201B APR 95 Coolant - Information on Propylene Glycol Usage

570201 MAR 95 A/T - Dexron® III Fluid Introduction

431218A MAR 95 Tools - A/C Leak Detector Maintenance Kit Availability

516502 FEB 95 I/M Emissions Diagnostic Manual -Program

420515A FEB 95 Warranty - Diagnostic Claim Processing Revisions

436510 JAN 95 I/M 240 Program - Equipment Purchase

435009 DEC 94 Brakes, Front - Pulsation Diagnosis, Correction, Repair

436507 DEC 94 Enhanced IM240 Program - Implementation Plan

431048 NOV 94 Glass - Adhesive Caulking Kit Revisions

436506 OCT 94 I/M 240 Repairs - Obtaining Technical Assistance

446501 OCT 94 PROM/MEMCAL - Identification Marks

431223 SEP 94 A/C Refrigerant - Contamination

410103 SEP 94 Campaign - Product Bulletin Numbering System

480502 AUG 94 Parts - Expediting Procedures

400501 JUL 94 Warranty - Corporate Parts Return Program

436505 APR 94 Emission - Enhanced Inspection Maintenance Programs

033206 MAR 94 P/S - Reduced Assist When Cold

435001 FEB 94 Anti-Lock Brake - Aftermarket Products Usage Precaution

310504 FEB 94 Warranty - Recycled Engine Coolant Policy

331226 JAN 94 A/C - Retrofitting R-12 Vehicles to R-134A

306502 OCT 93 Fuel - How Fuel Economy Is Determined

ATRATB175 JUL 93 A/T - 200/200C/200R4, 325/3254L, 700-R4 No 2nd Gear

ATRATB179 JUL 93 A/T - THM Late or No Upshifts

349212R JUL 93 Audio - Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Diagnosis/ID

393504 JUL 93 Wheels - Sealing Leaking Cast Aluminum

ATRATB173 JUN 93 A/T - THM 350/350C Rattling Noise

316501R JUN 93 Tools - Introduction Of The Fuel Injector Tester

931638A MAY 93 Isolation Diodes - Replacement Information

9313310 MAR 93 Door Locks - Binding or Sticking or Key Hard to Insert

93966C FEB 93 Fuel System - Factors That Affect Economy/Mileage

93356D OCT 92 Engine - Miss, Hesitation, or Roughness

93316C OCT 92 Fuels - Effect of Volatility on Driveability

922501A AUG 92 A/C - Use of Alternate Refrigerants In CFC 12

ATRATB097 FEB 92 A/T - THM 350C Bind-Up On 2-3 Shift

ATRATB078 NOV 91 A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge

912841A APR 91 A/C - Refrigerant Loss Prevention

ATRATB046 APR 91 A/T - Diagnosing Converter Lock-Up Problems

912850A APR 91 Instrument Panel - Upper Surface Cleaning

912356B MAR 91 Cooling System - Use of Recycled Engine Coolant

912136D FEB 91 Battery - Parasitic Draw Test

912083B FEB 91 Power Steering - Reduced Assist At Low Temperatures

911335 DEC 90 Brakes - Change In Brake Feel After Rotor Refinishing

911268E NOV 90 Wiper Blades - Chattering on Windshield

ATRATB028 OCT 90 A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing

ATRATB010 SEP 90 A/T - Torque Converter Identification

ATRATB016 JUL 90 A/T - 200, 325, 2004R, 3254L GM Servos

902935 JUL 90 Brakes - Poor Rotor Finish/Hard Pedal Feel

91108A APR 90 Aftermarket Accessories - Installation Guidelines

91090A APR 90 Coolant - Used Anti-Freeze Policy

902166 APR 90 Oil Filters (Small 75 mm) - Leakage Prevention

901996E MAR 90 MAP - Revised Check Chart for DTC's 33, 34, 63, 64

ATRATB9002006 FEB 90 A/T - Choosing the Right ATF

901627A FEB 90 A/T Rear Case Bushing - Removal & Installation Procedure

ATRATB8930 OCT 89 A/T - Math Part II

892680B OCT 89 Fuel - Use of Gasoline Containing 15 Percent MTBE

892531B SEP 89 A/C - CFC Reduction & Refrigerant Recovery Recycling

892477A SEP 89 A/T - New Spacer Plate Identification Tab

ATRATB8927 SEP 89 A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs

892625 SEP 89 Brakes - Light Brake Drag While Driving

90568 SEP 89 ECM - Packard 32 Way Connector Identification

ATRATB8923 AUG 89 A/T - Math Formulas Part I

90496B AUG 89 Cooling System - Reconstituted Anti-Freeze Information

ATRATB8918 JUN 89 A/T - THM 200/200C No Passing Gear Above 35 MPH

891528B MAY 89 Electrical - Wiring Repair Temp Range Precaution

891271B APR 89 A/C - R12 Loss From Loose or Missing Access Fitting Caps

89927A MAR 89 A/T - Delayed Park/Neutral to Drive Engagement

891089A MAR 89 Audio - Poor AM or FM Radio Reception

89855 FEB 89 Brakes - On-Car Rotor Turning Tool

89593E JAN 89 Wheels - Air Leak, Cast Aluminim Wheel Porosity

ATRATB8846 NOV 88 A/T - THM 200C Ball Capsule Versus Cup Plug in TC

89358 NOV 88 Battery - Diagnosis and Charging

883517B OCT 88 M/T - Neutral/Drive Gear Rattle

89013A SEP 88 Alignment - The Importance of Four Wheel Alignment

883450A SEP 88 Seat - Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt Kits

ATRATB8834 JUL 88 A/T - Sprag Rotation

ATRATB8832 JUL 88 A/T - THM Steel Clutch Piston Inspection

882836E JUL 88 Engine Controls - Electrostatic Discharge Damage

882456B JUN 88 Cooling System - Leaks

8824210 JUN 88 Dash Board - Cleaning of Upper Panel Surfaces

882696E JUN 88 Engine - Rough/Unstable/Incorrect Idle

882463E JUN 88 Wheels - Installation of After Market Styled Wheels

882077A MAY 88 A/T - Sporadic Engagement of Torque Converter Clutch

ATRATB8816 MAR 88 A/T - No Upshift/Governor Contamination

ATRATB887 FEB 88 A/T - Checking Pressure Switches For Leaks

ATRASIL8731 OCT 87 A/T - THM 200 & 2004R New Transmission Oil Pan Gasket

87228 OCT 87 A/T - THM 200-R4 1ST and 2ND Gear Noise

8723710 OCT 87 Side Roof Rail Weatherstrip - New Design

ATRATB8754 SEP 87 A/T - Front Bushing Wear

ATRATB8751 SEP 87 A/T - THM 350C No Torque Converter Clutch Engagement

8856 SEP 87 A/T - Updated Oil Pump Assemblies

8842 SEP 87 Engine Controls - ECM May Contain Wrong PROM

ATRATB8748 AUG 87 A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings

ATRATB8741 JUL 87 A/T - THM 200/200C No Reverse

ATRATB8736 JUN 87 A/T - Methods to Check for Restricted Exhaust

ATRATB8722 APR 87 A/T - THM 350/350C Starts In Second Gear After Rebuild

ATRASIL878 MAR 87 A/T - Converter Clutch Solenoid Fluid Source I.D.

ATRATB872 JAN 87 A/T - 200/200C No Passing Gear/Check Ball Mislocated

8760 JAN 87 A/T - THM200C Erratic Shift Patterns

ATRATB8665 DEC 86 A/T - 200/2004R, 325/3254L Harsh or Soft 2-3 Shift

ATRATB8658 NOV 86 A/T - Slipping Or No Third Gear After Overhaul

84270 NOV 86 Coolant Sensor - Service Kit

ATRATB8636 JUL 86 A/T - 2004R/200C, 325 Soft 1-2 Shift

ATRATB8634 JUL 86 A/T - Pressure Tap Locations

ATRATB8623 MAY 86 A/T - 125, 200C/200 4R, 700 R4 Hidden Residue Build Up

ATRATB8620 MAY 86 A/T - 200/200C Soft Shift 1-2/Flare 3-2

ATRATB8622 MAY 86 A/T - THM 350 Cracked Case

8655 APR 86 Engine - Stops Running When Shifted to Reverse/Drive

ATRATB8612 MAR 86 A/T - Converter Clutch Shudder

ATRATB869 FEB 86 A/T - Governor Pressure Switches

8651 FEB 86 A/T - Understanding Identification Information

ATRATB861 JAN 86 A/T - Rapid Converter Pump Bushing Wear

ATRATB863 JAN 86 A/T - Sticking Throttle Valves

85546VI MAR 85 Maintenance - Updated Minimum Acceptable Oil Levels

842356CVI FEB 85 Throttle Position Sensor - Updated Specifications

ATRATB8536 JAN 85 A/T - 200/2004R, 325/3254L No Reverse/First Gear Only

ATRATB8538 JAN 85 A/T - 200C Coastdown Clunk Condition

ATRASIL8523 JAN 85 A/T - 200C/2004R Updated Servo Cover Retaining Ring

ATRATB856 JAN 85 A/T - 200C/2004R, 700-R4 Lip Seal Packages Part Numbers

ATRATB8524 JAN 85 A/T - No Converter Clutch Apply When Unit Is Hot

ATRATB8543 JAN 85 A/T - Recurrent Sticking Valves/In Line Filters

ATRASIL857 JAN 85 A/T - THM 200 Pumps And Valve Bodies Interchangeability

ATRATB8547 JAN 85 A/T - THM 200C In Reverse Range Engine Stops Running

ATRATB8546 JAN 85 A/T - THM 200C Servicing Converter Clutch Apply Screen

ATRATB8526 JAN 85 A/T - THM 350C Third Gear Switch Shorting On Pan

83116 DEC 83 A.I.R. - Chirping Noise From Engine Compartment at Idle

83117 DEC 83 A/T - Oil Pan Leak

81T87 DEC 83 Deck Lid Gas Support - Service Kit

8442 DEC 83 Engine - Replacement Availability

83I38 DEC 83 Intake Valve Seals - Abnormal Oil Consumption

83107 NOV 83 Temperature Gauge - Incorrect Reading Indication

83T91 OCT 83 Differential Pinion Cross Shaft - R&R When Broken

82I152 JUL 83 Power Antenna - Service Parts Ordering Information

82T145 JUL 83 Radio - No AM Band Reception

82I149 JUN 83 Catalytic Converters - Plugging Diagnosis

82T144 JUN 83 Dual Bed Cat Converters - Revised Repair Procedure

83I65VIM MAY 83 Accelerator Pumps, Viton® - Available

83I63 MAY 83 Engine Oil Pans - Composition Gaskets Available

83T48 MAY 83 Rear Compartment Weatherstrip - Ooze-Out

83I53 MAY 83 Rear Compartment Weatherstrip Ooze-Out - Service

83I55 APR 83 Tools - Proper Use of Timing Belt Tension Gauge

82I144 MAR 83 Idle Speed Control Assembly - Repair Kit

83I34 JAN 83 A/T - Throttle Valve Cable Adjustment

83T8 DEC 82 Battery - Delco Freedom Battery Diagnosis and Charging

83I30 DEC 82 Engine - Mobil Oil Corporation Engine Oil Press Release

83I23 DEC 82 TCC - Engages at Incorrect Speed

83I3 OCT 82 Lids/Hatch/Tailgate - Proper Gas Support Installation

82T17VIT JAN 82 Engine - Chuggle/Surge/Hesitation/Detonation

82I29 DEC 81 Inoperative O2 Sensor - Mud/Dirt on Boot

81I79 JUN 81 EGR Valve - Over Ride Relay

81I37 FEB 81 Oxygen Sensors - Silica Contamination

81I13 NOV 80 Idle Speed Control - Replacement Procedure

81I11 NOV 80 Varajet Carburetor - Float Gauge

81I5 OCT 80 CCC - Service Tools

T36 FEB 78 HEI System - Description and Diagnosis Chart

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