Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 3447 | 10017086 | 4t40e or 4t45e will not shift no diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 10/24/2005 | ||
| 020730050 | 12/01/2002 | 10000759 | Engineering changes to the valve body, pressure regulator valve, 2-3 accumulator valve and bore for 2002-2003 model year 4t45e transaxles and subsequent overhaul procedures which affect 1995-2001 model year transaxles. *tt | 03/28/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 070730025 | 10/01/2007 | 10023942 | Information on 4t40-e (mn4) and 4t45-e (mn5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtc p0741, p0742, p0751, p0752, p0756, p0757, p1811, harsh shifts, slips, no drive, no reverse. *nj | 02/20/2008 | |
| 3253 | 3253B | 10017096 | Vehicle will not move in either direction. transmission may show over full. p90 4t40e 4t45e no movement drive or reverse. converter may be empty of fluid. *tt | 10/24/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 98877159 | 02/01/1998 | 600285 | Vehicles with hydra-matic 4t40-e transaxle and 3.1l engines may experience a vibration phenomenon that can be described as tcc shudder/vibration/chuggle/surge/miss or fish bite. *tt | 05/05/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/14/1999 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed and leaked fluid. *mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 02/28/2005 | 10 | ||
| I currently have the following problems with my 1998 olds cutlass gl. my power steering is stiff and makes a wailing noise. my coolent system has a leak. my heat and air have completey stopped working. i have had problems (in the past that have been repaired_ with my power window locking up (drivers side). the sound system shorted out. the cd player quit working. i have replaced my wiper blades several times and they still do not clear the windshield completely. one time when my teens were using my car, they were on the interstate and the car went completely dead...not only were they terrified, it was a very dangerous situation for them to be in.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 01/15/2001 | 1 | 09/01/1998 | |
| Both front wheel bearing failed within a two-day period. checked with mechanic who informed us that wheel bearing failure is very common on olds cutlass & chevy malibu for 1997/1998 -- nearly always happening within 4000 miles after warranty expiration. be advised, this was my mother's car and is currently a part of her estate. we were in the process of trying to sell the car when the failures occurred. *ak | |||