Special Coverage Program

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera V6-231 3.8LSECTION Special Coverage Program

1986-87

Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac

Front-Wheel-Drive Passenger Cars

Equipped with 3.0L and 3.8L Engines -

Intermittent Stalling Condition

General Motors will make repairs and adjustments necessary to correct intermittent stalling, as specified in the 1986-87 GM 3.0L and 3.8L Stall Diagnosis Procedures Manual until December 31, 1992, or for the initial 100,000 miles of vehicle use, whichever comes first. See your dealer for details on the specific parts and/or components covered.*

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

^ Damage caused by improper repairs and maintenance, abuse, collision, fire and/or theft;

^ Vehicles which have had their emission control systems intentionally disabled, unless the system is restored to function as designed (cost of this restoration is the owner's responsibility);

*This special coverage is in addition to the warranties which were provided when the car was originally sold.


^ Replacement of maintenance items identified in your Maintenance Schedule, including:

- Spark Plugs - Air Filter
- PCV Valve - Air Cleaner & PCV Filter
- Engine Oil - Engine Coolant

Repairs and adjustments qualifying under this coverage must be performed by any GM dealer handling your vehicle line. You may want to call the dealer service department first to find out how long they will need to have the car so that you can schedule the most convenient time for yourself. You must present this special coverage pamphlet to the dealership at the time you bring the vehicle in for this service.

Keep this special coverage pamphlet with your other important glovebox literature. If you have any questions call customer assistance at the 800 number listed below.

Buick Customer Assistance

1-800-521-7300

Oldsmobile Customer Assistance

1-800-442-6537


Pontiac Customer Assistance

1-800-762-2737

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.