INFERNO Z24 
Safety Recalls & Service Bulletins for 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier/Z24
V-6, 173-Cu.in., 2.8L MPFI
| Safety Recalls |
| TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title |
| 1. 91717A SEP 90 New 3T40 Side Cover and Bottom Pan Gasket |
| 2. 89C036C JAN 89 Product Safety Campaign 89CO3 Fuel Tank |
| Service Bulletins |
| TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title |
| 1. 000000A JUL 99 GM Service
Bulletin Precautions 2. 99-06-03-002 MAR 99 Battery Insulator Replacement 3. 83-81-34 MAR 99 Operating Vehicle with SIR Warning Light On 4. 99-00-89-002 MAR 99 Using the New GM Service Bulletins 5. 86-05-02 DEC 98 Delayed Warranty Start Process 6. 83-35-08 NOV 98 Chemical Staining of Chrome Wheels 7. 76-02-02A OCT 98 Recommended Axle Lubricant 8. 80-05-03 AUG 98 Redefined Use of Parts Warranty Special Claims B and C 9. 83-90-08 JUN 98 Charts and Schematics for Cruise Control Diagnosis 10. 82-05-03 MAY 98 Elimination of Labor Op Z7920/Z7930 11. 82-05-05 MAY 98 General Motors Warranty Inquiry System 12. 82-05-02 MAY 98 Request for Authorization Using Routing Code H 13. 87-61-24 APR 98 Use of Surface Conditioning Discs 14. 48-05-01C MAR 98 Customer Concern Not Duplicated /Verified - Labor 15. 83-64-09 MAR 98 Tool J 41450-B Released for CS Generator Diagnosis 16. 83-01-14 MAR 98 VIN Plate Replacement 17. 72-05-09 FEB 98 GM Dealer Empowerment Program 18. 48-05-02C FEB 98 Information On Expediting Parts 19. 82-05-01 FEB 98 New Vehicle / Replacement Battery Warranty Instructions 20. 73-50-37 JAN 98 Brake Rotor and Hub Cleaning Tool Revision 21. 72-05-14 JAN 98 Enhanced Sublet Repair Policy 22. 73-90-23 JAN 98 Frontal (SIR) ON-Off Switch Kits, Parts and Procedures 23. 72-05-13 JAN 98 Repair/Replace Policies and Procedures 24. 72-05-12 JAN 98 Shock Absorbers and Struts Operations 25. 72-05-07 DEC 97 ACDelco Remanufactured Engines 26. 72-05-11 DEC 97 Rail Dust Removal and Chemical Spotting - labor 27. 71-05-02 DEC 97 Recall Campaign Follow-Up Post Card 28. 73-01-10 DEC 97 Technical Assistance Call Preparation 29. 48-05-01A NOV 97 Customer Concern Not Verified/Duplicated Labor Operation 30. 62-05-02A NOV 97 Labor Operation Z1241 - Personal Property Damage 31. 73-12-13 NOV 97 PureGuard 2 Operating Alert 32. 73-05-06 OCT 97 Labor Time Guide Addition 33. 73-05-06 SEP 97 Labor Time Guide addition 34. 73-62-13A SEP 97 Servicing of Aluminum Heater Cores and/or Radiators 35. 72-05-04 AUG 97 Guidelines for Claiming C0034 - Windshield Replacement 36. 72-05-06 AUG 97 Guidelines for I/M 240 Labor, J9980-I/M, J9981 and J9982 37. 72-05-05 AUG 97 Guidelines for Using E0420 Wheel Replace 38. 72-05-03 AUG 97 Guidelines for Wheel Alignments and Wheel Balance 39. 73-05-05 AUG 97 Labor Times 40. 73-16-11 AUG 97 Top Tether Hardware Package for Child Restraint Seats 41. 73-62-13 JUL 97 Aluminum Heater Core and/or Radiator Replacements 42. 73-62-14 JUL 97 Approved Engine Coolant Recycling Processes 43. 77-71-59 JUN 97 Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flushing/Flow Check 44. 36-71-06B JUN 97 Automatic Transmission Service Procedure 45. 73-05-04 JUN 97 Labor Time Update 46. 73-10-54 MAY 97 Two-Part Urethane Adhesive For Windshield Installations 47. 631208A APR 97 A/C Tool And Equipment Maintenance 48. 73-05-03 APR 97 Labor Time Guide Update 49. 730503 APR 97 Labor Times Guide Update 50. 620504 APR 97 Operating Procedures 51. 731204 FEB 97 Air Conditioning Systems With R12 Or R134a Service Issue 52. 731049 FEB 97 Body Sealer Tape For Collision Repairs 53. 730501 FEB 97 Update Labor Time Guide 54. 730502 FEB 97 Updates Labor Time Guide 55. 630507 JAN 97 Updates Labor Time Guides 56. 649601 JAN 97 Compact Disk Players Procedures 57. 600503 JAN 97 Warranty Repairs And Claims Procedures 58. 62-05-03 DEC 96 Dealer Prohibited Use of Labor Open. and/or Claim Type 59. 63-05-06 DEC 96 Updates to Labor Time Guide 60. 310503C DEC 96 Warranty Claim Processing 61. 631215 NOV 96 A/C Compressor Seal Washer Reference Chart 62. 610111 NOV 96 Key Code Information 63. 630504 OCT 96 Warranty Administration Labor Time Guide Updates 64. 630505 OCT 96 Warranty Labor Time Guide Updates 65. 668304A SEP 96 ACDelco Service Center Locations Odometer/Speedometer 66. 400501A SEP 96 Corporate Parts Return Program Instructions 67. 630503 SEP 96 Labor Time Guide (Request for Review) Updates 68. 636532 MAY 96 Enhanced Emission Inspection Maintenance - Equipment 69. 631209 MAY 96 R12 or R134a A/C Vehicle Service Issues 70. 638111 APR 96 Headlamp Lens Distortion Caused by Aiming Equipment 71. 636401 FEB 96 Updated Battery Replacement Catalog Numbers 72. ATRATB339 JAN 96 Harsh Forward Engagement 73. 516547 JAN 96 Revised Tech 1 Cartridge for Oxygen Sensor Test 74. 536507 DEC 95 Enhanced Emission Inspection Maintenance - Update 75. 531021 NOV 95 Waterleak Diagnostic Guide 76. 538209 OCT 95 Daytime Running Lamp Retrofit Kits 77. 580504 AUG 95 Inspection/Maintenance Labor Operations 78. 588302A JUL 95 AC Delco Locator Service for Delco Electronics Exchange 79. 570102 JUN 95 Reformulated, Oxygenated Gasoline and Calif. Phase 2 RFG 80. 580101 JUN 95 Use of a Diagnostic Worksheet 81. 531205 MAY 95 Contaminated R12 Refrigerant Testing & Handling 82. 510103 MAY 95 GM Campaign Identification Label 83. 520506 APR 95 ADCSM Empowerment Parameters Retail Matrix 84. 570501 APR 95 Goodwill Adjustments Case-by-Case Administration 85. 520505 APR 95 Panel Replacement Operations for Corrosion Repairs 86. 436201B APR 95 Propylene Glycol Engine Coolant 87. 570201 MAR 95 General Information - DEXRON III A/T Fluid Introduction 88. 431218A MAR 95 J 39400 A/C Leak Detector Maintenance Kit Availability 89. 420515A FEB 95 Chevrolet Claim Processing 90. 516502 FEB 95 I/M Emissions Diagnostic Manual 91. ATRATB294 JAN 95 Axle Nut/ Lug Nut Tightening Specifications 92. 436510 JAN 95 I/M 240 Program - Equipment Purchase 93. 416532 JAN 95 Section 6E2, 6E3 - Driveability & Emissions - Chart A-1 94. 436507 DEC 94 Enhanced Emission Inspection Maintenance Program 95. 435009 DEC 94 Front Brake Pulsation - New Diagnosis and Repair 96. 431048 NOV 94 Adhesive Caulking Kit Revisions 97. 431606 OCT 94 Cleaning Procedure for Leather Seat Covers 98. 436506 OCT 94 I/M 240 Repairs - Obtaining Technical Assistance 99. 446501 OCT 94 PROM/MEMCAL - Identification Marks 100. 431511 OCT 94 Waterleak at Door Glass and Quarter Window Area 101. 431223 SEP 94 Contaminated A/C Refrigerant 102. 410103 SEP 94 Product Campaign Bulletin Numbering System 103. 330105A SEP 94 Using GM Service Bulletins 104. 149301 JUL 94 Release of Service Package For Nickel Tape 105. 433502 JUL 94 Speed Rated Tires 106. 431029 JUN 94 Folding Top Rear Side Rail Removal and Installation 107. 438118 JUN 94 No Start, Battery Run Down or Blown Fuse 108. 476510 MAY 94 Diagnosing Intermittent Idle Speed Increases 109. 431018A MAY 94 Vehicles Equipped With A Webasto Sunroof System 110. 436505 APR 94 Enhanced Emission Inspection Maintenance Programs 111. 033206 MAR 94 Reduced Power Steering Assist (Cold) 112. 477103 MAR 94 Transaxle Oil Filter Differences 113. 435001 FEB 94 Aftermarket Anti-Lock Brake System Products 114. 330106A FEB 94 New DCS Bulletin Search and Access to Vehicle Options 115. 310504 FEB 94 Policy - Recycled Engine Coolant 116. 331226 JAN 94 Retrofitting R-12 Vehicles to R-134A 117. 383001 DEC 93 Steering System Bleed Procedures 118. 306502 OCT 93 How Fuel Economy Is Determined 119. 331052 OCT 93 Install Rear Seat Child Comfort Guides 120. ATRATB179 JUL 93 Late Or No Upshifts 121. 393504 JUL 93 Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels 122. 349212R JUL 93 Radio Frequency Interference - Identification/Diagnosis 123. 316501R JUN 93 Introduction Of The Fuel Injector Tester Tool 124. 931638A MAY 93 Isolation Diodes Information 125. 931693E APR 93 Tires Slipping On Rim 126. 9314010 MAR 93 Convertible Pinch Weld Accessibility 127. 9313310 MAR 93 Door Locks Binding or Sticking/Key Hard to Insert 128. 9358A10 FEB 93 Acid Rain and Rail Dust Damage to Base/Clear Coat 129. 93966C FEB 93 Factors That Affect Fuel Economy 130. 923448E FEB 93 Windshield Blade Chatter or Wipeability 131. 93774B JAN 93 Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Screw 132. 939210 JAN 93 Service Tool For Rear Compartment Lid Hinge 133. 93316C OCT 92 Effect of Fuel Volatility On Driveability 134. 93356D OCT 92 Engine Miss, Hesitation or Roughness - Information 135. 93203E OCT 92 Scuff/Scratch Removal From Aluminum Wheels 136. 922576D AUG 92 Correct Use of Spark Tester J26792 137. 922501A AUG 92 Use of Alternate Refrigerants In CFC 12 138. ATRATB120 JUL 92 Sprocket And Final Drive Identification 139. 922323E JUN 92 Damage Due to Improper Mounting of Steel Wheels 140. 922197A JUN 92 Slips In Low / Reverse - No Reverse With 3T40 A/T 141. 91358A8E APR 92 Windshield Wiper Blade Chatter 142. ATRATB099 FEB 92 Checking For Chain Stretch 143. 921078A FEB 92 Cruise Control Intermittent Drop-Out or Fail 144. 91423A3C FEB 92 Squawk/Clunk Noise From Front Suspension 145. 923310 NOV 91 Acid Rain Damage to Base Coat/Clear Coat 146. ATRATB078 NOV 91 How To Use A Pressure Gauge - Automatic Trans. 147. 92351D NOV 91 New Air Conditioning Compressor Sealing Washer 148. 92427A NOV 91 Sporadic Transmission Slip, Downshift, or Busy Cycling TCC 149. 92503B NOV 91 Steering Pull and/or Tire Wear Problems 150. 914166B SEP 91 Cooling Fan Noise 151. 914131A SEP 91 Revised Procedure For Low Heat Delivery 152. 913880A AUG 91 A/C Delco Advance Exchange Programs 153. 913846E AUG 91 Damaged and/or Misdiagnosed ECM/PCM 154. 913967A AUG 91 Evaluating Peened Spacer Plates On All A/T 155. 914083B AUG 91 Power Steering Shudder, Moan or Vibration 156. 913667C JUL 91 Clutch System Decrease In Performance 157. 913500B JUN 91 Federal Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard 158. 913446E JUN 91 State Emissions Testing Information 159. 913126E MAY 91 Damage Multec Port Fuel Injectors Result 160. 9133410 MAY 91 Hvlp-High Volume Low Pressure Paint Application 161. 913186E MAY 91 Incorrect Mem-Cal Installation May Damage ECM/PCM Circuit 162. 912980A MAY 91 Labor Time Guide Request For Review Updates 163. 9133510 MAY 91 Passenger Seat Will Not Lock Into Position 164. ATRATB048 MAY 91 Uncontrollable Lock-Up, Kills Engine At Stop 165. 912850A APR 91 Cleaning of Upper Instrument Panel Surfaces 166. ATRATB046 APR 91 Diagnosing Converter Lock-Up Problems 167. 9128210 APR 91 Importance of Checking Clear Coat Thickness 168. 912841A APR 91 Loose or Missing A/C Access Fitting Caps 169. 904093 MAR 91 Clunk From Engine Compartment When Turning 170. 912356B MAR 91 Use of Recycled Engine Coolant 171. 911847A FEB 91 New A/T Roller Clutch 172. 912136D FEB 91 Parasitic Current Drain Procedure, No Start Condition 173. 912083B FEB 91 Reduced Power Steering Assist At Low Temperatures 174. 911713E JAN 91 Tire Damage Caused In GM Assembly 175. ATRATB036 JAN 91 Transmission Model Codes 176. 911335 DEC 90 Change In Brake Feel After Rotor Refinishing 177. 903968A DEC 90 Testing For Current 178. 911268E NOV 90 Chattering Wiper Blades 179. 911187A NOV 90 Engine to Transmission Torque Specifications 180. 91827A NOV 90 Noise In Park On an Incline With 3T40 and 4T60 181. 911146E NOV 90 Performing an Idle Relearn 182. ATRATB028 OCT 90 Engine Testing With A Vacuum Gauge - Auto Trans. 183. 91847A OCT 90 New 4TH Clutch Reaction Plates, THM F-7, 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E 184. 91858A OCT 90 Procedure For Checking Connector Terminal Contact 185. ATRATB010 SEP 90 Torque Converter Identification 186. 91387A AUG 90 3T40 (125C) Replacement Transmission 187. 91626B AUG 90 Coolant Specification 188. 91353E AUG 90 New Coated Wheel Weights For Aluminum Wheels 189. 91469A AUG 90 Release of Antenna Bezel Nut Tool 190. 902935 JUL 90 Brake Lathe Produces Poor Brake Rotor Finish 191. 903027C JUL 90 Clutch Slippage 192. 902986 JUL 90 Driveability Diagnostics Guide 193. 902968C JUL 90 Speedometer Pointer Flutter 194. 8930910 JUN 90 Convertible Door Glass Doesn't Seal Properly, New Blow Out Clip 195. 902848C JUN 90 Speedometer Cable Leaks Oil Into the Vehicle 196. 9023410 MAY 90 Dash Pad Warping 197. 902423D MAY 90 Rear Spring Upper Insulator Squeak Redesigned 198. 893067A APR 90 3RD Clutch Switch Is Incorrectly Identified 199. 91108A APR 90 Aftermarket Accessories Installation Guidelines 200. 91148A APR 90 Checking For Parasitic Current Drain 201. 9022410 APR 90 Loose or Missing Window Reveal Moldings 202. 902187B APR 90 Manual 5-Speed Transaxle Shiftability Concerns 203. 902166 APR 90 Prevent Leakage of Small 75 mm Oil Filters 204. 902057A APR 90 Revised Wiring Diagram Information 3T40 A/T 205. 91090A APR 90 Used Anti-Freeze Policy 206. 893028A MAR 90 Convertible Roof Manual Bypass Valve 207. 901917A MAR 90 Drive Link Wear Specifications Revised 208. 9019410 MAR 90 Front Seat Back Pivot Bolt Rattle 209. 902017A MAR 90 Intermittent TCC Code 62, 26 210. 892766E MAR 90 Occasional Engine Stall, New MEMCAL 211. 901956A MAR 90 Rattling or Clicking Noise From Engine Compartment 212. 901996E MAR 90 Revised Chart C-1D, Code 33, 34, 63, 64 213. ATRATB9002006 FEB 90 Automatic Transmission Fluid 214. 892987B FEB 90 High Shift, Clutch Pedal Effort 215. 901765 FEB 90 Instrument Panel Rattle/Buzz 216. 901686E FEB 90 Sensor Voltage Output Specifications 217. 901506B JAN 90 Intermittent Low Coolant Indicator Light 218. 892937B JAN 90 Knocking or Tapping Gear Noise 219. 89445 DEC 89 Brake Lead Diagnosis 220. 901056E DEC 89 Idle Air Control (IAC) Driver Tool 221. 901185 DEC 89 Parking Brake Adjustment 222. 909210 NOV 89 Carpet Inserts Become Loose 223. 90857A NOV 89 Incorrectly Installed LO-Reverse Piston Snap Rings 224. ATRASIL8933 NOV 89 Lo-Reverse Clutch Rattle/Clicking 225. 892777A NOV 89 No 1ST Gear and/or Slips In 1ST 226. 90836E NOV 89 Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Replacement Information 227. ATRATB8930 OCT 89 Automatic Transmission Math Part 2 228. 90626E OCT 89 Hard Starting, False Starting, or No Start Condition 229. 90781B OCT 89 High Side Switch Installation Tip 230. 90753E OCT 89 Tire Company Warranty Assistance Programs 231. 892680B OCT 89 Use of Gasoline Containing 15 Percent Mtbe 232. ATRATB8927 SEP 89 20 Steps To successful Auto Transmission Repair 233. 90501D SEP 89 Air Conditioning Compressor Oval O-Ring Seal 234. 892618A SEP 89 Blown Fuses Due to Shorted TCC Wiring 235. 892517A SEP 89 Delayed Reverse to Drive In Cold Operating Conditions 236. 8924910 SEP 89 Hood Wobbles When Open Due to Loose Hood Hinge Pivot Bolts 237. 90536 SEP 89 Intake and Exhaust Pushrod Identification 238. 892625 SEP 89 Light Brake Drag - Brake Switch Adjustment 239. 892548C SEP 89 Oil Pressure Light May Flicker At Idle In Hot Ambient 240. 90568 SEP 89 Packard 32 Way Connector Identification 241. 892347A AUG 89 ATF Fluid Color/Level Check Information 242. ATRATB8923 AUG 89 Automatic Transmission Math Formulas 243. 892307A AUG 89 New Oil Pump Rotor Thickness THM 125C/Hydra-Matic 3T40 244. 892297A AUG 89 Rattle/Clicking In 3RD Gear 245. 90496B AUG 89 Reconstituted Anti-Freeze 246. 8924610 AUG 89 Side Marker Lamp Lens Cracked Appearance 247. 892271D JUL 89 Air Conditioning Compressor Suction/Discharge Port Seals 248. 892248A JUL 89 Generator Wiring Description 249. 892126 JUL 89 Incorrect Cruise Control Resume Operation 250. 90340A JUL 89 Labor Guide Request For Changes, Feb./June 251. 873077B JUL 89 Noise In All Gear Ranges and Neutral With Clutch Pedal Out 252. 8917110 JUN 89 Chipped Paint Diagnosis and Repair 253. ATRASIL8924 JUN 89 Intermittent Or No TCC Apply 254. ATRASIL8923 JUN 89 New Spring Dowel Case Cover Pins 255. 891793E JUN 89 Replacement Nuts, Bolts and Keys For Locking Wheel Nut Systems 256. 891857A JUN 89 Replacement of Final Drive Pinion Gear Washers and Sun Gear 257. 891533B MAY 89 Power Rack and Pinion Gear Service Information 258. 891528B MAY 89 Selection of Correct Wire Insulation Material For Wire Repairs 259. 891271B APR 89 A/C Refrigerant Loss Due to Loose or Missing Access Fitting Cap 260. 8915010 APR 89 Convertible Top Boot Retention 261. 891547A APR 89 Diagnosis Information - LO-Reverse Clutch THM 125C/ Hydramatic 262. 891460A APR 89 Goodwrench Vehicle Security System Labor Operations 263. 891306E APR 89 Improper Crankshaft Sensor Replacements Due to Oil On the Senso 264. 8912310 APR 89 Insufficient Lubrication In Door Lock Cylinders 265. 891195 APR 89 Parking Brake Adjustment 266. 891377B APR 89 Shift Lever Rattle/Buzz Noise In 3RD or 4TH Gears, Isuzu 5-Spee 267. 90037A APR 89 Smooth Direct Clutch Fiber Plates For THM-125C Transmissions 268. 891207A MAR 89 2-3 Slip or Flare and/or Delayed 2-3 Upshifts During Light Thro 269. 89967A7B MAR 89 Axle Seal Protector to Prevent Right Side Axle Seal Damage Duri 270. 89986D MAR 89 Charging Low or Completely Discharged Delco Freedom Batteries 271. 891126C MAR 89 Fuel Pump Strainer (In-Tank Filter/Sock) Replacement 272. 891089A MAR 89 Poor AM or FM Radio Reception 273. 891096E MAR 89 Service Manual Update Add Code 32 - EGR Circuit 274. 89970A MAR 89 Use of Car/Truck Line Indicator In Place of Model Names 275. 89721A FEB 89 Cavalier Service Manual Update - 1989 Heater Hose Clamp 276. 89876A FEB 89 Engine Oil Leaks 277. ATRASIL896 FEB 89 Forward Drum Design Changes 278. 89900A FEB 89 Labor Time Guide Request For Review Changes - September/January 279. 89855 FEB 89 On-Car Brake Rotor Turning Tool 280. 89593E JAN 89 Cast Aluminim Wheel Porosity 281. 89607A JAN 89 Clutch Piston Seal Installation 282. 89576B JAN 89 Engine Coolant Substitutes 283. 89697A JAN 89 Intermittent and/or No Torque Converter Clutch Apply 284. 89677A JAN 89 New Spring Dowel Case Cover Pins 285. 89416E DEC 88 ECM Memory Updating 286. 89457A DEC 88 New Product Information For Hydra-Matic Produced Transaxles/Tra 287. 89497A DEC 88 No Second Gear 288. 89316C NOV 88 Fuel Feed and/or Return Pipe Repair 289. 89400A NOV 88 Headlamp Adjustment Labor Operation 290. 89216E NOV 88 Revised Throttle Body/Fuel Rail Torque 291. 89257A NOV 88 Transmission/Transaxle Designation System Change 292. 89381B NOV 88 V5 Air Conditioning and Refrigerant System Diagnostic Procedure 293. 89153B OCT 88 Noises Caused By Power Steering Cylinder Line Contacting HVAC C 294. 883405 SEP 88 Disk Brake Noise 295. 89037A SEP 88 New Fiber Plates For Forward and Direct Clutch Assemblies 296. 890210 SEP 88 Removal of Protective Plastic From Interior Trim 297. 89013A SEP 88 The Importance of Four Wheel Alignment 298. ATRASIL8822 MAY 88 Cracking Flex Plate 299. ATRATB8816 MAR 88 No Upshift - Governor Contamination 300. ATRATB887 FEB 88 Checking Pressure Switches For Leaks 301. ATRATB8754 SEP 87 All Automatics - Front Bushing Wear 302. ATRATB8748 AUG 87 Metal Sealing Rings - Automatic Transmissions 303. ATRATB8736 JUN 87 Restricted Exhaust System Check 304. ATRATB8730 MAY 87 No Upshift 305. ATRATB8623 MAY 86 Hidden Residue Build Up - Valves Sticking 306. ATRATB8612 MAR 86 Converter Clutch Shudder 307. ATRATB869 FEB 86 Governor Pressure Switches 308. ATRATB861 JAN 86 Rapid Pump Bushing Wear 309. ATRATB8524 JAN 85 No Converter Clutch Apply When Unit Is Hot 310. 81I37 FEB 81 Silica Contamination of Oxygen Sensors |