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2002 Oldsmobile ALERO
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 5

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 401–446 of 446, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 1, 2001–Feb 28, 2002.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

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Feb 28, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

280202

NHTSA communication ID: 629851

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THEY WOULD LIKE THE RADIO KEY FOB PERSONALIZATION TURNED ON OR OFF. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 629851 at NHTSA
Feb 27, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

270202

NHTSA communication ID: 629836

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0112, P0113, P1111 OR P1112. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 629836 at NHTSA
Feb 18, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

180202

NHTSA communication ID: 629807

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING PROPER REPAIR FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURACY COMPLAINTS. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.

Source record 629807 at NHTSA
Feb 4, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

040202

NHTSA communication ID: 629749

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT AN INTERMITTENT SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LIGHT AND/OR AN ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT OFF WHICH MAY ILLUMINATE AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 629749 at NHTSA
Feb 4, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

040202

NHTSA communication ID: 629747

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME DEALERS MAY NOTICE TRANSMISSION FLUID WEEP OR LEAK FROM THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE FITTINGS DURING PREDELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES.

Source record 629747 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010845006A

NHTSA communication ID: 632312

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF NEW MICRO 64 ELECTRICAL TERMINALS FOR WIRING REPAIRS. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 632312 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

020729001

NHTSA communication ID: 631218

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ON A GRINDING OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *SLC

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 631218 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010308003A

NHTSA communication ID: 629407

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE FRONT AND/OR REAR SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 629407 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

160102

NHTSA communication ID: 629703

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE ENGINE LAGS POWER, STALLS, WON'T START OR IS HARD TO START. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 629703 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0208116001

NHTSA communication ID: 631229

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT COMMUNICATION OR SERIAL DATA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN HISTORY. *SLC

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.

Source record 631229 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010864018A

NHTSA communication ID: 628824

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS WON'T ROLL UP OR IS OUT OF THE CHANNEL. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.

Source record 628824 at NHTSA
Dec 17, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

171201

NHTSA communication ID: 629631

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WATER LEAK ISSUES. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 629631 at NHTSA
Dec 11, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

111201

NHTSA communication ID: 629615

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0716, 717, INPUT SPEED SENSOR CODES. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.

Source record 629615 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010849020

NHTSA communication ID: 631899

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER OR IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *SLC

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 631899 at NHTSA
Nov 14, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

141101

NHTSA communication ID: 628132

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE 1236 STORED. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.

Source record 628132 at NHTSA
Nov 7, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

071101

NHTSA communication ID: 628100

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF A CREAK OR SQUEAK NOISE WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING ONE OR MORE OF THE DOORS ON THEIR VEHICLE. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 628100 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010849016

NHTSA communication ID: 631820

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INOPERATIVE CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *SLC

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 631820 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

000604037A

NHTSA communication ID: 628862

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED WITH HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 628862 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010864018

NHTSA communication ID: 627482

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT DOOR WINDOW GLASS WON'T ROLL UP OR OUT OF CHANNEL. *YH

Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.

Source record 627482 at NHTSA
Oct 28, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

280901

NHTSA communication ID: 626557

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING WATER LEAKING INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE FOOT WELL AREA FOROM THE HVAC INTAKE. *JG

Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.

Source record 626557 at NHTSA
Oct 26, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

261001

NHTSA communication ID: 628029

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING HIGHLINE PRESSURE AFTER AN OVERHAUL OF THE TRANSAXLE WHEN USING OVERHAUL KITS. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 628029 at NHTSA
Oct 22, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

221001

NHTSA communication ID: 628020

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SUCH AS ROUGH RUNNING, MISS FIRES OR A NO START CONDITION. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 628020 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010308003

NHTSA communication ID: 627662

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING SQUAWK NOISE FROM FRONT AND/OR REAR SUSPENSION. *YH

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 627662 at NHTSA
Sep 28, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

280901

NHTSA communication ID: 626552

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF AN ABS LIGHT BEING PRESENT. *JG

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.

Source record 626552 at NHTSA
Sep 5, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050901

NHTSA communication ID: 626054

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT OF A SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE FRONT OR REAR SUSPENSION AREA. *SLC

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 626054 at NHTSA
Aug 31, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01130

NHTSA communication ID: 625447

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN BULLETIN #01060 - VALVE SPRINGS REPLACEMENT. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 625447 at NHTSA
Aug 29, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

290801

NHTSA communication ID: 620843

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR NOISE. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 620843 at NHTSA
Aug 28, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01060A

NHTSA communication ID: 624665

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN REPLACEMENT OF VALVE SPRINGS . *JG

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 624665 at NHTSA
Aug 22, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01060

NHTSA communication ID: 625083

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN VALVE SPRING REPLACEMENT. *JG

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 625083 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

100730024

NHTSA communication ID: 620833

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CERTAIN VEHICLES, WITH EITHER THE LN2 OR L61 ENGINES, HAVE SOFTWARE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THE TECH 2 TO DISPLAY OR CLEAR SHIFT ADAPTS. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 620833 at NHTSA
May 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

000089008A

NHTSA communication ID: 622945

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA CAVALIER. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 622945 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01060

NHTSA communication ID: 625021

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT VALVE SPRINGS. *JG

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 625021 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4615

NHTSA communication ID: 10023171

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Source record 10023171 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4014

NHTSA communication ID: 10021074

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PARTS UPDATE - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DESIGN CHANGE. *KB

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10021074 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3859

NHTSA communication ID: 10020923

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOW OIL PRESSURE - INSPECT OIL FILTER FOR DAMAGE. *KB UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10020923 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3915

NHTSA communication ID: 10019423

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CLUTCH PEDAL STAYS TO FLOOR. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE).

Source record 10019423 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3709

NHTSA communication ID: 10019420

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUPPLEMENT TO ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART NUMBER 12607031. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10019420 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3669

NHTSA communication ID: 10019228

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

M86/M94 TRANSMISSION INFORMATION TO DISASSEMBLE THIRD FOURTH AND FIFTH GEAR. *AK

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10019228 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3648

NHTSA communication ID: 10018915

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER INTERNAL ENGINE REPAIRS - CHECK INJECTOR HARNESS ORIENTATION. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD.

Source record 10018915 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3253

NHTSA communication ID: 10017096

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10017096 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3447

NHTSA communication ID: 10017086

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10017086 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3433

NHTSA communication ID: 10017032

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT AND SEVERE ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 1 AND 4 OR CYLINDERS 2 AND 3. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10017032 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3477

NHTSA communication ID: 10014875

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TECH 2 DISPLAYS ASTERISK FOR THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR.

Source record 10014875 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3263

NHTSA communication ID: 10011819

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE ON TURNS. *EH

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10011819 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3192

NHTSA communication ID: 10010632

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1236 IS STORED. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.

Source record 10010632 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3169

NHTSA communication ID: 10010551

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BRAKES CALIPER NOISE ON APPLY. *EH

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.

Source record 10010551 at NHTSA