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Brakes - ABS and TCS Module Warranty Exchange Program

File In Section: 5 - Brakes

Bulletin No.: 31-50-13C

Date: November, 1996

EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Subject:
ABS VI/TCS Diagnostic Assistance and Parts Return Program

Models:
1992-96 Buick Skylark
1995-96 Buick Century
1996 Buick Regal
1992-96 Chevrolet Beretta, Cavalier, Corsica
1996 Chevrolet Camaro, Lumina, Lumina APV, Monte Carlo
1997 Chevrolet Malibu
1996 Geo Prizm
1992-96 Oldsmobile Achieva
1995-96 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Silhouette
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1992-96 Pontiac Grand Am
1992-94 Pontiac Sunbird
1995-96 Pontiac Sunfire
1996 Pontiac Firebird, Grand Prix, Trans Sport

This bulletin is being revised to update the models and years affected and the parts information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 31-50-13B (Section 5 - Brakes).








Effective September 3, 1996, the Delphi Chassis ABS VI service parts will be released from restriction as shown.

At this time, dealerships may begin to order and stock the released service parts through normal GMSPO channels.

The 1997 Delphi Chassis diagnostic assistance and parts return program will be in effect for the following ABS VI parts:

Description Vehicle P/N

EBCM 1997 P-90 16201419

Rear Wheel Speed Sensor 1997 P-90 7470555

Front Wheel Speed Sensor 1997 P-90 7470561

The following procedure should be followed when the diagnostics in Section 5E of the 1997 Service Manual leads to the replacement of an ABS part listed above.

1. Contact Delphi Chassis Technical Assistance at 1-800-523-0203 to verify diagnosis. The following information must be provided:

^ Dealer Code

^ VIN

^ Mileage

^ Repair Order Number

^ Results of Diagnosis

2. Upon verification of diagnosis, the necessary parts will be ordered by Delphi Chassis.

3. Within 24 hours, the parts will be shipped overnight to the dealer. The overnight shipping premiums will be waived.

Important:
If any of the restricted parts are ordered from GMSPO directly, the order will be rejected with a message to contact Delphi Chassis Technical Assistance.

4. Part returns.

a. EBCM's will be packaged in heavy gauge returnable boxes. The box will include a self-adhering pre-paid shipping label and a short instruction sheet. Return shipping charges will be paid by Delphi Chassis via the pre-paid shipping label. Return the defective parts within three days, using the pre-paid label.

b. Wheel speed sensors will not have a self-adhering return label in the box, Delphi Chassis Technical Assistance will fax the return part instructions to the dealer when a wheel speed sensor order is placed.

5. A copy of the repair order and the TAS case number must be included with all returned parts.

Parts Information

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.