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Engine - Hot Hesitation/Stalling (Cold or Hot)

Bulletin 87-6E-13A

Date May '87

Ref.No. 87-099A-6E

Corp. Ref. No. 736508R
SUBJECT: HOT HESITATION AND/OR STALLING (COLD OR HOT) ON GEAR ENGAGEMENT

MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 SKYHAWKS WITH THE LT2 2.0L OHC L-4 ENGINE (VIN CODE K) AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NOTICE: This bulletin adds information concerning the conditions under which "stall on gear engagement" may occur and replaces Dealer Service Bulletin 87-6E-13, which should be discarded.


Some 1987 Skyhawks equipped with LT2 2.0L OHC engines and automatic transmissions, may exhibit hot hesitation or stall (cold or hot) on gear engagement.

If customer comments are received that cannot be resolved using published diagnostic procedures and service information, a new service PROM, Part Number 16077165, is available from GMSPO.

Use applicable Labor Operation Number.