Lumina V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1995)
Muffler: Customer Interest
Exhaust System Intermediate Pipes - Fractured/Cracked
FILE IN SECTION: 6 - Engine
BULLETIN NO.: 53-66-02
DATE: May, 1995
SUBJECT:
Fractured/Cracked Exhaust System Intermediate Pipes (Replace Intermediate Pipe and Muffler Assembly)
MODELS:
1995 Buick Regal
with 3.8L Engine (VIN L - RPO L27)
1995 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo
with 3.1 L Engine (VIN M - RPO L82)
VIN Breakpoints:
Model
VIN Breakpoints
Plant
Buick Regal
S1445022 thru S1448285
(Oshawa 2)
Chevrolet Lumina/
Monte Carlo
S9220037 thru S9255051
(Oshawa 1)
Chev. Lumina
S1139761 thru S1156060
(Oshawa 2)
CONDITION
Some vehicles assembled between VIN breakpoints indicated above, may exhibit fractured/cracked exhaust system intermediate pipes. These
fractures/cracks are typically located adjacent to the welds for the flange, hanger brackets or muffler.
CORRECTION
Within the above VIN breakpoints, replace existing intermediate pipe and muffler assembly with new one piece assembly indicated, following applicable
service procedure in the Service Manual, Section 6F, Exhaust System.
Division
Part Number
Buick
10279060
Chevrolet
10262282
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Labor Time
L2904
0.5 hr
