Caprice V6-229 3.8L VIN K 2-bbl (1982)
Technical Service Bulletin # 82C31VIII
Date: 830601
Recall - Catalytic Converter Replacement
Number:
82C31
Section:
VIII
Date:
June, 1983
Subject:
PRODUCT EMISSION CAMPAIGN 82C31 RESTRICTED CATALYTIC CONVERTER 1981-1982 FULL SIZE CHEVROLET, CAMA
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
General Motors has determined that some 1981-1982 Full Size Chevrolet, Camaro, Malibu, Monte Carlo, El Camino, and 1981 Corvette Models may
develop restricted catalytic converters resulting in poor engine performance or a no start condition.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occurring it will be necessary to replace the catalytic converter on the involved vehicles.
Involved Vehicles
Involved are certain 1981-1982 Full Size Chevrolet, Camaro, Malibu, Monte Carlo, El Camino and 1981 Corvette Models equipped with engine and
emission systems within the following vehicle breakpoints:
Federal Emission Systems
California Emission System
(RPO NA5)
(RPO NB2)
Engine RPO's
VIN Code
Engine RPO's
VIN Code
LC3 3.8L 229
K
LG4 5.0L 305
H
L39 4.4L 267
J
L81 5.7L 350
6
LG4 5.0L 305
H
LM1 5.7L 350
L
LM1 5.7L 350
L
L81 5.7L 350
6
Model
Plant
Year
From
Through
Arlington (R)
1981
SOP
EOP
1982
SOP
CR181936
Baltimore (B)
1981
SOP
EOP
1982
SOP
CB158156
**Fairfax (X)
1982
SOP
CX109177
Janesville (J)
1981
SOP
EOP
1982
SOP
CJ121189
Oshawa (1)
1981
SOP
EOP
1982
SOP
C1203793
Norwood (N)
1981
SOP
EOP
All "F" W/Auto Trans
1982
SOP
CN120571
All "F" Z28 Man Trans
1982
SOP
EOP
Model
Plant
Year
From
Through
Van Nuys (L)
1981
SOP
EOP
All "F" W/Auto Trans
1982
SOP
CL149636
All "F" Z28 Man Trans
1982
SOP
EOP
St. Louis (S)
1981
SOP
EOP
Bowling Green (5)
1981
SOP
EOP
*Leeds (K)
1981
SOP
EOP
*Fremont (Z)
1981
SOP
EOP
*Doraville (D)
1981
SOP
EOP
