Grand Prix V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 00-03-06-001
Date: 000401
Steering/Suspension - Various Noises/Vibration
BULLETIN NUMBER:
00-03-06-001
SECTION:
03 - Suspension
DATE:
April, 2000
SUBJECT:
Correction of Various Front End Noises
MODELS:
1997-99 Buick Century/Regal
1998-99 Oldsmobile Intrigue
1997-99 Pontiac Grand Prix
This bulletin is intended to provide information to help identify and correct various front end noises in 1997-1999 Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile
midsize vehicles. Though many components are shared between these vehicles, specific noise related customer concerns may be present in only a select
group of vehicles. This bulletin provides specific information regarding the make and model affected with any known cut off points (VIN # or Date). It is
not intended to contain all possible sources of front end noise, but will identify some of the harder to diagnose items.
The subjects of this bulletin include the following:
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WHINE/WHISTLE or TONE at 32 km/h (20 mph) with slight steering input (Magnasteer (R) only).
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A CLUNK that can be produced when the vehicle's engine is running, but not when it is off.
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A CLUNK that can be produced, both when the engine is running and when it is off.
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A CLUNK/RATTLE/POP heard during low speed maneuvers or while driving down the road.
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A CHIRPING or SQUEAKING sound from the front suspension when hitting sharp bumps.
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SNAPS, POPS and CREAKS from the front struts.
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A VIBRATION or ROUGHNESS in the steering.
CORRECTION
The following sections give information on the source and correction of various noises that may be found in midsize vehicles. Please see the applicable
Service Manual for the repair procedure in each case.
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Whine/Whistle/Tone at 32 km/h (20 mph) w/Slight Steering Input
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A Clunk Produced When the Engine Is Running, NOT When It's Off
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A Clunk Produced When the Engine Is Running and When It's Off
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A Clunk/Rattle/Pop Heard While Driving or Low Speed Maneuvers
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A Chirping/Squeaking Sound From Front Suspension Hitting Bumps
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Snaps, Pops, and Creaks From the Front Struts
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A Vibration or Roughness In the Steering
