TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
In this section we list the Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that have been issued by GM which are deemed to apply to the Fiero. GM issues lots of TSBs. TSBs are recommended repair or maintenance procedures specifically addressed to GM mechanics and service personnel. Do not confuse a TSB with a recall. A recall has government-mandated provisions that relate to safety which must be observed for specific vehicles. GM and the US government make recall information freely available to the public, but GM is under no obligation to share TSBs. In fact TSBs are copyrighted and cannot be freely published. Thus we do not have specific wording from TSBs on this web site. All we have is the general description of the TSB as provided by AllData (
http://www.alldatadiy.com/TSB/48/88481211.html).
If you are interested in reading a specific TSB, you can purchase it on-line via AllData, you can get it from your friendly local GM dealer (maybe), or in some cases, you can get it via your local library.
Any specific TSB on the list may apply to many GM cars besides the Fiero. Some of the TSBs will not apply to the Fiero and we do not know why AllData (the source of our information) included them. (I.e. - "Power Antenna Will Not Retract".) Nevertheless, we have maintained the list in its entirety.
Below is the alphabetic listing of 336 TSBs published as of April 2010. We find many of them intriguing and wish we had specific information that we could share.
TITLE TSB # ISSUED
A/C - CFC Reduction & Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling 89115 Aug 89
A/C - Charging Capacities Chart 90111 Apr 90
A/C - Compressor, New Sealing Washers 9211A Nov 91
A/C - Delayed Cooling After Engine Start Up 8813 Nov 87
A/C - Leak Test 9217 Jun 92
A/C - Missing Block Fitting Sealing Washers From Kits 9213 Feb 92
A/C - O-Ring Identification Chart 8817 Feb 88
A/C - Odor 88114 May 88
A/C - Odors On Hot/Humid Start Up 9113 Oct 90
A/C - PureGuard 2 Operating Alert 73-12-13 Nov 97
A/C - R-134A Refrigerant Information 331209R Jun 93
A/C - R12 or R134a Service Recommendations 631209 May 96
A/C - Refrigerant Loss Prevention 9119 Mar 91
A/C - Retrofitting R-12 to R-134a 431207E Jan 97
A/C - Retrofitting R-12 Vehicles to R-134A 331226 Jan 94
A/C - System Description & Diagnostic Procedure 8912 Oct 88
A/C - Systems With R12 Or R134a Service Issue 731204 Feb 97
A/C - Tool And Equipment Maintenance 631208A Apr 97
A/C - Use of Alternate Refrigerants to R-12 9312 Sep 92
A/C Compressor Oval O-Ring - Seal 9012 Sep 89
A/C Compressor Seal Washer - Reference Chart 631215 Nov 96
A/C Refrigerant - Contamination 431223 Sep 94
Auto & Manual Trans - AC Delco Remanufactured Transmissions 72-05-02 Aug 97
Auto Trans - 3T40, 125/125C New Spring Dowel Case Cover Pins ATRASIL8923 Jun 89
Auto Trans - 3T40/125C New Roller Clutch 91725 Feb 91
Auto Trans - 3T40/3T40-A Replacement Transmission Update 9173A Aug 90
Auto Trans - 3T40/THM 125C Forward Drum Design Changes ATRASIL896 Feb 89
Auto Trans - 3T40/THM 125C Intermittent or No TCC Apply ATRASIL8924 Jun 89
Auto Trans - 4T60/3T40 Grinding/Growling On Incline 91717 Nov 90
Auto Trans - 125, 200C/200 4R, 700 R4 Hidden Residue Build Up ATRATB8623 May 86
Auto Trans - 125/440 T4 Sprocket and Final Drive ID ATRATB120 Jul 92
Auto Trans - 125C Uncontrolled Lock-Up, Kills Engine At Stop ATRATB048 May 91
Auto Trans - 125C, 440T4 No Upshift ATRATB8730 May 87
Auto Trans - AXOD/E 44T4's and 125's Chain Stretch ATRATB099 Feb 92
Auto Trans - Checking Pressure Switches For Leaks ATRATB887 Feb 88
Auto Trans - Choosing the Right ATF ATRATB9002006 Feb 90
Auto Trans - Converter Clutch Shudder ATRATB8612 Mar 86
Auto Trans - Core Return Product Feedback Form 01-07-30-029 Oct 01
Auto Trans - Cracked Flex Plate ATRASIL8822 May 88
Auto Trans - Delayed Neutral to Drive Engagement 88722 Mar 88
Auto Trans - Dexron® III Fluid Introduction 570201 Mar 95
Auto Trans - Dexron®(R) VI Fluid Availability 04-07-30-037B Jun 06
Auto Trans - Dexron®(R)-VI Fluid Information 04-07-30-037D Nov 07
Auto Trans - Diagnosing Converter Lock-Up Problems ATRATB046 Apr 91
Auto Trans - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specs ATRATB294 Jan 95
Auto Trans - Engine Vacuum Testing ATRATB028 Oct 90
Auto Trans - Evaluating Peened Spacer Plates 91737 Aug 91
Auto Trans - Final Drive Ratio 89726 Apr 89
Auto Trans - Fluid Oil Cooler Flush 02-07-30-052F Sep 09
Auto Trans - Fluid Usage (Cold Weather Shiftability) 88731 May 88
Auto Trans - Front Bushing Wear ATRATB8754 Sep 87
Auto Trans - Governor Pressure Switches ATRATB869 Feb 86
Auto Trans - Harsh Forward Engagement ATRATB339 Jan 96
Auto Trans - How To Use A Pressure Gauge ATRATB078 Nov 91
Auto Trans - Manual Update, Checking ATF Color, Odor & Level 89743 Aug 89
Auto Trans - Math Formulas Part I ATRATB8923 Aug 89
Auto Trans - Math Part II ATRATB8930 Oct 89
Auto Trans - Methods to Check for Restricted Exhaust ATRATB8736 Jun 87
Auto Trans - New Transaxle Fluid 9272 Oct 91
Auto Trans - No Converter Clutch Apply When Unit Is Hot ATRATB8524 Jan 85
Auto Trans - No Movement in Drive or 3rd Gear 08-07-30-027 Jun 08
Auto Trans - No Reverse or Slips In Low/Reverse 92718 Jun 92
Auto Trans - No Second Gear 8979 Nov 88
Auto Trans - No Upshift/Governor Contamination ATRATB8816 Mar 88
Auto Trans - Procedure If ATF is Antifreeze Contaminated 377123 Jun 93
Auto Trans - Proper Fluid Level Checking Procedure 8871 Jul 87
Auto Trans - Rapid Converter Pump Bushing Wear ATRATB861 Jan 86
Auto Trans - Revised Drive Link Wear Specification 90714A Mar 90
Auto Trans - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings ATRATB8748 Aug 87
Auto Trans - Slips In 1st or No 1st Gear 89749 Nov 89
Auto Trans - Sprag Rotation ATRATB8834 Jul 88
Auto Trans - THM 125C Model Codes ATRATB036 Jan 91
Auto Trans - THM 125C Sticking TCC Solenoids ATRASIL8838 Nov 88
Auto Trans - THM Late or No Upshifts ATRATB179 Jul 93
Auto Trans - THM Steel Clutch Piston Inspection ATRATB8832 Jul 88
Auto Trans - Torque Converter Identification ATRATB010 Sep 90
Auto Trans - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs ATRATB8927 Sep 89
Auto Trans - Updated Input Carrier Thrust Washers 88718 Mar 88
Auto Trans - Valve Body Cover or Oil Pan Leaks 88710 Jan 88
Accessories (Aftermarket) - Installation Guidelines 9182 Aug 90
ACDelco(R) Remanufactured Transmissions - Program Update 00-07-30-011 Jun 00
Air Bag (SIR) On-Off Switch Kits, New Parts and Service 99-09-41-004 Jan 00
Air Bags - Frontal (SIR) ON-Off Switch Kits, Parts/Procs 73-90-23 Jan 98
Alignment - Camber/Caster Adjustment Tool 88310 Jan 88
Alignment - Revised Specifications 88311 Jan 88
Alignment - Specifications/Requirements/Recommendations 05-03-07-009B Jun 08
Alignment - The Importance of Four Wheel Alignment 8931 Sep 88
Aluminum Wheel - Coated Wheel Weights 9131 Aug 90
Aluminum Wheels - Clear Coat Scuffed and Scratched 93101 Oct 92
Aluminum Wheels - Cosmetic Damage During Balancing 93313 May 93
Anti-Lock Brake - Aftermarket Products Usage Precaution 435001 Feb 94
Audio - Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Diagnosis/ID 349212R Jul 93
Audio System - Noise When Using Portable Playback Unit 06-08-44-015B May 09
Audio System - Refurbishing Radio Faceplates/Knobs 08-08-44-026 Aug 08
Battery - Diagnosis and Charging 89358 Nov 88
Battery - High Charger Setting to Recharge 89624 Feb 89
Battery - Insulator Replacement & Caution 99-06-03-002 Mar 99
Battery - Revised Parasitic Drain Ampmeter Connection 90628 Mar 90
Battery - Storage/Testing/Diagnostics/Charging 8884 Nov 87
Battery/Charging System - No Start Condition 91646 Jun 91
Body - Diagnosis and Correction for Wind Noise 911034 Aug 91
Body - Hem Flange Rust Repair Information 02-08-98-002C Feb 09
Body - Maintaining Exterior Weatherstrip Appearance 99-08-64-016C Jul 09
Body - Marks/Stains on Windshield When Wet 09-08-48-002A Mar 09
Body - Metal Body Panel Corrosion Protection 03-00-89-008D Nov 07
Body - Metal Panel Adhesive Bonding Information 02-08-98-001C Oct 06
Body - Paint Code Information 881010 Jan 88
Body - Polypropylene Energy Absorber Replacement 07-08-63-001 Apr 07
Body - Sealer Tape For Collision Repairs 731049 Feb 97
Body - Side Window Chipping Information 06-08-64-001B Oct 09
Body - Stain/Film On Windshield Glass Perimeter 09-08-48-006 Sep 09
Body - TPO Fascia Cleaning Prior to Painting 08-08-51-002 Mar 08
Body - Urethane Adhesives for Glass Applications 02-08-48-001B Mar 06
Body - Vehicle Glass Distortion Information 00-08-48-005C Feb 08
Brake Fluid - Level & Filling Recommendations 00-05-22-004 May 00
Brakes - Drag Condition, Adjustment of Brake Switch 8959 Apr 89
Brakes - Guidelines Concerning Noise 88513 Sep 88
Brakes - On-Car Rotor Turning Tool 89SM5 Jan 89
Brakes - Pulsation & On Car Rotor Turning 8955 Jan 89
Brakes - Recommended Service Procedures 9154 Dec 90
Brakes - Restricted Brake Fluid Passage Diagnosis 8951 Oct 88
Brakes - Rotor & Hub Flange Cleaning Tool Revision 73-50-37 Jan 98
Brakes - Rotor Lateral Runout Correction Information 01-05-23-001B Jan 08
Brakes, Front - Pulsation Diagnosis, Correction, Repair 435009 Dec 94
Campaign - Product Bulletin Numbering System 410103 Sep 94
Carpet - Loose on Side Wall Trim Pads 90108 Nov 89
Cellular - Telephone Service Program 9294 Aug 91
Child Restraint - Auxiliary Seat Belt 99-09-40-008 Jan 00
Compact Disc Players - CD Changer Loading Procedures 649601 Jan 97
A/C - Contaminated R12 Refrigerant - Testing & Handling 531205 May 95
Coolant - Information on Propylene Glycol Usage 436201B Apr 95
Cooling - Radiator Repair/Replacement Guidelines 99-06-02-017 Oct 99
Cooling System - Coolant Recycling Information 00-06-02-006D Aug 06
Cooling System - Leak Diagnostic Procedure 89610 Oct 88
Cooling System - Reconstituted Anti-Freeze 90SM1 Sep 89
Cooling System - Water Pump Leaks 88651 Jun 88
Cooling System, A/C - Aluminum Heater Cores/Radiators 05-06-02-001A Jul 08
Cruise Control - (W/Electro Stepper Mtr.) Diagnostics 83-90-08 Jun 98
Cruise Control - Drop Out/Fail to Set or Resume 92919 Jan 93
Cruise Control - Incorrect Resume Operation 8999 Jul 89
Daytime Running Lamp - Retrofit Kits 538209 Oct 95
Door Lock Cylinders - Binds, Sticks, Hard to Insert Keys 931020 Mar 93
Drivetrain - New Seal Protector for Drive Axle R&R 89720 Feb 89