Grand AM L4-121 2.0L (1988)
This notice has been sent to inform you that Pontiac Division is initiating a recall campaign that includes your vehicle.
REASON FOR RECALL
General Motors has determined that some 1988 Pontiac Grand Am models equipped with turbocharged engines and manual five-speed transaxles were
produced without a brace between the engine block and the intake manifold. Without the brace, the intake manifold may crack, resulting in poor
driveability and increased noise. Also, two bolts which fasten the transaxle to the engine block may be missing. Without these attaching bolts, the
transaxle housing may crack, leading to loss of transmission fluid, eventual damage to internal transaxle parts, and loss of transmission operation.
WHAT WE WILL DO
To prevent this from occurring, your Pontiac dealer will inspect your vehicle and if the above parts are missing, will install them. This service will be
performed at no charge to you.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Contact your Pontiac Dealer to arrange a service date. Instructions have been sent to your Dealer. The labor time to inspect for missing parts is about
fifteen (15) minutes. If parts must be installed, up to about thirty
(30) minutes may be required to service your vehicle. In either case, please allow some additional time for the dealer to process your vehicle.
The enclosed owner reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this 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 owner reply card and
returning it to us.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.
DCS MESSAGE
TO:
ALL PONTIAC DCS DEALERS
ATTENTION:
Service Managers
DATE:
June 10, 1988
SUBJECT:
PRODUCT CAMPAIGN 88-C-09 BRACE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD AND BOLTS ENGINE TO MANUAL
TRANSAXLE
VEHICLES AFFECTED Certain 1988 Pontiac Grand Arm Models with Turbocharged Engine (VIN Code M) and Manual 5-Speed Transaxle (MG1)
General Motors has determined that some 1988 Pontiac Grand Arm models equipped with turbocharged engines and manual five-speed transaxles were
produced without a brace between the engine block and the intake manifold. Without the braces the intake manifold crack, resulting in poor driveability
and increased noise. Also, two bolts which fasten the transaxle to the engine block may be missing. Without these attaching bolts, the transaxle housing
may crack, leading to loss of transmission fluid, eventual damage to internal transaxle parts, and loss of transmission operation.
Involved are certain 1988 Pontiac Grand Am models equipped with turbocharged engines (LT3, VIN Code M) and five-speed manual transaxles (Mg1)
within the following VIN breakpoints:
Condition
Beginning
Up to and Including
Missing Brace to Intake
Manifold
JC600007
JC611729
Missing Bolts, Engine to
Transaxle
JC600391
JC637093
Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number Computer Listings. Computer listings contain the complete Vehicle
Identification Number, owner name and address data, and are furnished to the involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. Owner name and address data
furnished will enable dealers to follow-up with owners involved in this campaign.