Campaign - Harsh Transaxle Shifts, Vacuum Lines Reversed: Overview

Model Year 1985

Bulletin No. 85-C-7

File in Group 6C

Number 12

Date February 1985
SUBJECT: INCORRECT VACUUM HOSE CONNECTION AT VACUUM REGULATOR VALVE (VRV)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985 ELECTRAS EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L DIESEL ENGINES
CONDITION

General Motors has determined that some 1985 Electras were assembled with the vacuum hoses reversed at the Vacuum Regulator Valve (VRV). This may cause harsh transaxle shifts and could result in accelerated clutch lining wear.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

Certain 1985 Electras with 4.3L diesel engines.

Assembly Plant Beginning Up to and Including

Wentzville F1404814 F1428466