TSB: BUICK 88, 98, BONNEVILLE, GRAND PRIX, INTRIGUE, LESABRE, LUMINA, MONTE CARLO, PARK AVENUE, REGAL, RIVIERA (1995-1999)

Bulletin 010601007 - September 1, 2007

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID010601007
ManufacturerBUICK
Models88, 98, BONNEVILLE, GRAND PRIX, INTRIGUE, LESABRE, LUMINA, MONTE CARLO, PARK AVENUE, REGAL, RIVIERA
Model Years1995-1999
Date IssuedSeptember 1, 2007
Date Added to NHTSAMay 17, 2001
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Vehicles Affected35 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
OLDSMOBILE 88 1999 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1999 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 1999 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 1999 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CHEVROLET LUMINA 1999 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1999 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE 88 1998 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1998 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 1998 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE 1998 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK LESABRE 1998 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CHEVROLET LUMINA 1998 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1998 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK PARK AVENUE 1998 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK REGAL 1998 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE 88 1997 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1997 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 1997 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK LESABRE 1997 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK PARK AVENUE 1997 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK REGAL 1997 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK RIVIERA 1997 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE 88 1996 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE 98 1996 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1996 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK LESABRE 1996 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK PARK AVENUE 1996 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK REGAL 1996 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK RIVIERA 1996 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE 88 1995 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
OLDSMOBILE 98 1995 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 1995 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK LESABRE 1995 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK PARK AVENUE 1995 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BUICK RIVIERA 1995 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BUICK dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (010601007) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.