Astro Van L AWD V6-262 4.3L VIN W CPI (1992)
This notice is sent to inform you that Chevrolet Motor Division is conducting a recall campaign that includes your vehicle.
General Motors has determined that certain 1992 Astro Vans (Rear Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive) were built with the transmission dipstick tube
assembly shorter than engineering print specifications. This condition could cause a properly filled transmission to indicate an overfilled reading on the
dipstick. If the transmission were to be filled to the operating range indicated on the dipstick, transmission slippage (primarily when the transmission
fluid is cold) and shortened transmission life may occur. All of the transmissions were properly filled in production except for a one month period when
they were filled to the operating range on the dipstick. Your vehicle has been identified as one of those with an underfilled transmission (approximately
1/2 quart).
To correct the above conditions, a new dipstick which matches the existing tube length has been mailed to you with this letter. Please contact your
Chevrolet dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date for the dealer to install the new dipstick you received in the mail and inspect the
transmission fluid level and bring it up to the proper level. This service will be completed for you at no charge.
Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your dealer. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much time will be needed to
schedule, process and repair your vehicle.
If you should encounter any problem in receiving the dipstick, please contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222- 1020.
When calling, please provide your complete name, complete address and Vehicle Identification Number (as printed on the enclosed owner reply card).
The enclosed owner reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of the card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction to your
vehicle in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid reply card and returning
it to us.
We appreciate your cooperation and are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued
satisfaction with our products.
