TSB: BUICK BRAVADA, C/K SERIES, CAMARO, CAPRICE, COMMODORE, CORVETTE, ESCALADE, FIREBIRD, FLEETWOOD, G SERIES, M/L, M/L SERIES, ROADMASTER, S/T SERIES (1996-1999)

Bulletin 000730022B - December 1, 2004

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID000730022B
ManufacturerBUICK
ModelsBRAVADA, C/K SERIES, CAMARO, CAPRICE, COMMODORE, CORVETTE, ESCALADE, FIREBIRD, FLEETWOOD, G SERIES, M/L, M/L SERIES, ROADMASTER, S/T SERIES
Model Years1996-1999
Date IssuedDecember 1, 2004
Date Added to NHTSAApril 5, 2001
ComponentPOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Vehicles Affected56 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

A NO REVERSE, NO SECOND GEAR, OR NO FOURTH GEAR CONDITION. *TT UPDATED *EH

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET C/K SERIES 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC C/K SERIES 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET CAMARO 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
HOLDEN COMMODORE 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC ESCALADE 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET G SERIES 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC G SERIES 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET M/L 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC M/L SERIES 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET S/T SERIES 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC S/T SERIES 1999 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET C/K SERIES 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC C/K SERIES 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET CAMARO 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
HOLDEN COMMODORE 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC G SERIES 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET G SERIES 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET M/L 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC M/L SERIES 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC S/T SERIES 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET S/T SERIES 1998 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET C/K SERIES 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC C/K SERIES 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET CAMARO 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
HOLDEN COMMODORE 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET G SERIES 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC G SERIES 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET M/L 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC M/L SERIES 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC S/T SERIES 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET S/T SERIES 1997 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC C/K SERIES 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET C/K SERIES 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET CAMARO 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET CAPRICE 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
HOLDEN COMMODORE 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC G SERIES 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET G SERIES 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET M/L 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC M/L SERIES 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
BUICK ROADMASTER 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
GMC S/T SERIES 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CHEVROLET S/T SERIES 1996 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

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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 (000730022B) 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.