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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1983J2000/SUNBIRD L4-121 2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSBODY - SIDE WINDOW CHIPPING INFORMATION
1983 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0L
Body - Side Window Chipping Information
1983 Pontiac J2000/Sunbird L4-121 2.0LSECTION Body - Side Window Chipping Information
INFORMATION
Bulletin No.: 06-08-64-001C
Date: December 23, 2011
Subject: Information on Side Door Window Glass Chipping Caused by Hanging Vehicle Key Lock Box
Models:
2013 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-08-64-001B (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).

- In several warranty parts review cases, side door window glass was observed with a chip or chips on the top side of the window glass. Dealer contacts confirmed that they use a vehicle key lock box on the front side door window glass.
- A random selection of side door glass returns will be conducted to confirm adherence. If a side door glass is discovered with a chip or chips in the location previously described, the side door glass will be returned to the dealership for debit.
Example of Side Door Glass

- DO NOT place a vehicle key lock box on a side door window glass.

Disclaimer
Bulletin No.: 06-08-64-001C
Date: December 23, 2011
Subject: Information on Side Door Window Glass Chipping Caused by Hanging Vehicle Key Lock Box
Models:
2013 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-08-64-001B (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
- In several warranty parts review cases, side door window glass was observed with a chip or chips on the top side of the window glass. Dealer contacts confirmed that they use a vehicle key lock box on the front side door window glass.
- A random selection of side door glass returns will be conducted to confirm adherence. If a side door glass is discovered with a chip or chips in the location previously described, the side door glass will be returned to the dealership for debit.
Example of Side Door Glass
- DO NOT place a vehicle key lock box on a side door window glass.
Disclaimer
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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.