Recall 96V-015: 1992–1993 Buick Lesabre, 1992–1993 Buick Park Avenue and 6 more
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Jan 23, 1996, covering about 585,182 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
The risk
Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
The fix
Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Notes
System: power train; transmission; automatic; cooling unit and lines. Vehicle description: passenger mini-vans with 3.8l engine and 4-speed automatic transmissions and passenger vehicles with l27 or l67 engine and 4t60e automatic transmissions and sold or registered in alaska, colorado, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and wyoming.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or buick at 1-800-521-7300. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit and Lines |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 96V015000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Lesabre | 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Buick Park Avenue | 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Chevrolet Lumina APV | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Oldsmobile 88 | 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Oldsmobile 98 | 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Oldsmobile Silhouette | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Pontiac Bonneville | 1992, 1993 | All years |
| Pontiac Trans Sport | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 96V-015?
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
How is recall 96V-015 fixed?
Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.