1982 Monte Carlo Technical Service Bulletins
Page Two

Welcome to page two of Technical Service Bulletins for 1982 Monte Carlos. These bulletins are issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for 1982 Monte Carlos. There are currently 94 TSB's listed both on the main page and here. NHTSA also has any recall information (there was only one recall for the 1982 Monte Carlo). You can also get a listing of TSBs from AllData.

I've tried to be as accurate as possible - this information comes straight from the NHTSA and while I did go through these for typos, I can't promise I got them all. :-D

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Technical Service Bulletin Reports

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 84-124
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 83-I-29
Bulletin Sequence Number: 108
Date of Bulletin: May 1984
NHTSA Item Number: 72914
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Fuel: Fuel Emission Control: Canister
Summary: REVISED TESTING PROCEDURE FOR CANISTER CONTROL VALVE WHEN DIAGNOSING ROUGH IDLE, RICH ACCELERATION OR LEAN IDLE DUTY CYCLES, 1982-84 CAPRICE, CAMARO, MONTE CARLO AND MALIBU WITH 3.8L V6, 4.4L V8, 5.0L V8 OR 5.7L V8

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 84-137
Bulletin Sequence Number: 116
Date of BulletIn: June 1984
NHTSA Item Number: 72921
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Fuel: Fuel System: Other Parts
Summary: LOOK-ALIKE DIESEL FUEL FILTER MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF INJECTION PUMP, AND COULD RESULT IN SEIZURE OF INJECTION PUMP HEAD AND ROTOR - GM RECOMMENDS USE OF GM PARTS ONLY, 1980-84 IMPALA AND CAPRICE, 1982-83 MALIBU AND 1982-84 CELEBRITY AND MONTE CARLO.

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 84-164
Bulletin Sequence Number: 153
Date of Bulletin: July 1984
NHTSA Item Number: 74012
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Engine: Diesel
Summary: GM GOODWRENCH 4.3L V6 DIESEL ENGINE - NEW GM GOODWRENCH 4.3L V6 DIESEL ENGINE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH WDDGM FOR CURRENT AND PAST MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.3L V6 DIESEL ENGINE. 1982-83 MALIBU, MONTE CARLO, AND 1983-84 CELEBRITY.

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 84-188
Bulletin Sequence Number: 179
Date of Bulletin: Sept 1984
NHTSA Item Number: 74755
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Engine: Pulley: Crankshaft
Summary: CRANKSHAFT (HARMONIC) BALANCER - A NEW CRANKSHAFT BALANCER IS NOW AVAILABLE AND REQUIRES USE OF NEW LONGER BOLTS FOR ATTACHING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TO THE BALANCER. 1981-84 IMPALA, CAPRICE, MONTE CARLO AND 1981-83 MALIBU WITH 3.8L V6 ENGINES(VIN CODES A OR 3).

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 84-190
Bulletin Sequence Number: 181
Date of Bulletin: Sept 1984
NHTSA Item Number: 74757
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Fuel: Fuel Injection: Unknown Type: Accumulator
Summary: 4.3L V6 DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEABILITY - V6 DIESEL ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING DURING PARKING OR BACKING UP, OR AFTER COMING TO A STOP AFTER BEING DRIVEN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR SEVERAL MILES. SERVICE BY SENDING INJECTION PUMP TO A ROOSA MASTER DEALER FOR REPAIR. 1982-83 MALIBU, MONTE CARLO AND 1982-84 CELEBRITY.

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 83-I-94 REIS
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 83-I-94
Bulletin Sequence Number: 200
Date of Bulletin: Oct 1984
NHTSA Item Number: 75426
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Engine: Diesel
Summary: LABOR TIME GUIDE REVISION GM GOODWRENCH 350 DIESEL ENGINE - FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A GM GOODWRENCH 350 DIESEL ENGINE REVISED TIME ALLOWANCES. 1980-84 IMPALA, CAPRICE CLASSIC; 1982 MALIBU CLASSIC, 1983 MALIBU; AND 1982-84 MONTE CARLO.

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 83-147
Bulletin Sequence Number: 221
Date of Bulletin: Nov 1984
NHTSA Item Number: 75751
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Exhaust/Crankcase Emission Control Devices
Summary: AVAILABILITY OF NEW STAINLESS STEEL A.I.R. PIPES AND CHECK VALVES - AIR INJECTION FOR SERVICE. 1980-83 CAPRICE CLASSIC, CAMARO, AND MONTE CARLO WITH V8 AND 3.8L V6 ENGINE.

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 83-147 REIS
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 83-147
Bulletin Sequence Number: 222
Date of Bulletin: Dec 1984
NHTSA Item Number: 75752
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Exhaust/Crankcase Emission Control Devices
Summary: AVAILABILITY OF NEW STAINLESS STEEL A.I.R. PIPES AND CHECK VALVES - COPY CORRECTS THE WORDING PERTAINING TO THE AVAILABILITY OF PARTS. SERVICE OF AIR INJECTION. 1980-83 CAPRICE CLASSIC, CAMARO, AND MONTE CARLO WITH V8 AND 3.8L V6 ENGINES.

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 85-19
Bulletin Sequence Number: 239
Date of Bulletin: Dec 1984
NHTSA Item Number: 76407
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Engine Cooling System: Hoses
Summary: PROPER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP REPLACEMENT - NOT REINSTALLED CLAMP ON LOWER HOSE AT THE OUTLET SIDE OF THE WATER PUMP - HOSE CLAMP ASSEMBLY P/N 558565 HAS AN ATTACHED GUARD TO PREVENT A/C BELT FROM COMING INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOSE - ALL 1980-85 Chevrolet IMPALA, CAPRICE; 1982-83 MALIBU; 1982-84 MONTE CARLO MODELS WITH 5.7L V8 DIESEL ENGINE

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 84-237
Bulletin Sequence Number: 012
Date of Bulletin: Feb 1985
NHTSA Item Number: 76729
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Fuel: Fuel Injection: Unknown Type: Accumulator
Summary: DIESEL INJECTION PUMP GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER - A NEW GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER ASSY. REFERRED TO AS AN "ELASTOMER INSERT DRIVE" (EID) USED ON 1985 MODEL INJECTION PUMPS IS INTERCHANGEABLE WITH THE RINGS USED ON 1978-84 MODEL DIESEL INJECTION PUMPS. REPAIR KITS AVAILABLE FROM EITHER WDDGM OR A ROOSA MASTER DEALER. 1980-84 CHEVROLET IMPALA AND CAPRICE, 1982-83 MALIBU, 1982-84 MONTE CARLO, AND 1982-84 CELEBRITY WITH 4.3L V6 OR 5.7L V8 DIESEL ENGINES.

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 85-27
Bulletin Sequence Number: 016
Date of Bulletin: Jan 1985
NHTSA Item Number: 76733
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Air Conditioner: Belts
Summary: AIR CONDITIONING NOISE - REPAIRED BY PROPER TENSIONING OF THE A/C BELT. BELT TENSION TO BE CHECKED WITH A BELT TENSIONING GAUGE SUCH AS KENT-MOORE J-23600 AND TENSIONED PER CHART. 1978-1985 CHEVROLET IMPALA, CAPRICE, AND MONTE CARLO W/3.8L V6 ENGINE, VIN CODE A (CALIF. ONLY).

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 85-83
Bulletin Sequence Number: 099
Date of Bulletin: May 1985
NHTSA Item Number: 79266
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Suspension: Independant Front Attaching Mechanisms: Spring: Coil
Summary: CHASSIS SPRING SHIMS - SPRING SHIMS FOR MINOR CORRECTION OF LOW TRIM HEIGHT AVAILABLE FROM GMWDD. CHEVROLET MODELS: 1978-85 MONTE CARLO, 1978-81 MALIBU, 1977-84 CAPRICE AND 1977-85 IMPALA.

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 86-88
Bulletin Sequence Number: 047
Date of Bulletin: May 1986
NHTSA Item Number: 85108
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Engine: Camshaft(8/82)
Summary: ROLLER LIFT CAMSHAFTS - 1981-1985 5.7L V8 DIESEL ENGINES (VIN CODE N), 1986 5.0L V8 GASOLINE ENGINES (VIN CODE Y) - RECENTLY IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO INADVERTENTLY INSTALL WRONG CAMSHAFT - IDENTIFICATION DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ADAPTER HOLE SIZE ON GASOLINE AND DIESEL - ALL 1981-1986 CHEVROLET CAPRICE, AND MONTE CARLO MODELS

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 87-147
Bulletin Sequence Number: 080
Date of Bulletin: May 1987
NHTSA Item Number: 90947
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Structure: Body: Roof
Summary: NEW STYLE SIDE ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP - JANUARY,1987 NEW STYLE SIDE ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP USED ON MODELS WITHOUT HATCH ROOF OPTION - TO MINIMIZE WIND NOISE - NEW WEATHERSTRIPS AVAILABLE FROM GMSPO UNDER PART NUMBERS:20737659 - RIGHT SIDE - 20737658 - LEFT SIDE - PART NUMBERS SUPERSEDE CURRENT PART NUMBERS AND APPLY TO 1978 THROUGH 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2-DOOR WITHOUT HATCH ROOF (CCI) OPTION

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 87-147
Bulletin Sequence Number: 103
Date of Bulletin: May 1987
NHTSA Item Number: 91760
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Structure: Body: Roof
Summary: NEW STYLE SIDE ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP - JANUARY, 1987, A NEW STYLE SIDE ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP USED ON MODELS WITHOUT HATCH ROOF OPTION - NEW WEATHERSTRIPS THICKER AND SOFTER TO MINIMIZE WIND NOISE -NEW WEATHERSTRIPS AVAILABLE FROM GMSPO UNDER PART NUMBERS: 20737659 - RIGHT SIDE, 20737658 - LEFT SIDE - ALL 1978-1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2-DOOR MODELS WITHOUT HATCH ROOF (CC1) OPTION

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 82C36
Bulletin Sequence Number: 131
Date of Bulletin: July 1987
NHTSA Item Number: 93523
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Exhaust/Crankcase Emission Control Devices
Summary: PRODUCT EMISSION CAMPAIGN 82C36 EVAPORATIVE CANISTER PURGE THERMO VACUUM SWITCH(TVS) - 1982 CHEVROLET MODEL INOPERATIVE CANISTER PURGE THERMO VACUUM SWITCH (TVS) - CANISTER PURGE TVS REPLACED - ALL Chevrolet CAPRICE CLASSIC, IMPALA, CAMARO, MALIBU CLASSIC, MONTE CARLO MODELS WITH 3.8L (RPO LC3, VIN CODE K), 4.4L (RPO L39, VIN CODE J), 5.0L (RPO LG4, VIN CODE H), OR 5.7L (RPO LM1, VIN CODE L) ENGINE

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 86-254-6E
Bulletin Sequence Number: 231
Date of Bulletin: Oct 1987
NHTSA Item Number: 95580
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Fuel: Fuel Emission Control: Canister
Summary: CANISTER CONTROL VALVE DIAGNOSIS ON VEHICLES - FOUR PORT CANISTER CONTROL VALVES REPLACED AS RESULT OF FUEL FOUND IN VALVE OR IN CARB BOWL VENT LINE - ALL 1982-86 CHEVROLET CAPRICE, MONTE CARLO, EL CAMINO MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L V6, 4.4L, 5.0L AND 5.7L V-8 CARBURETED ENGINES.

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 87-237-10
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 87-147
Bulletin Sequence Number: 207
Date of Bulletin: Oct 1987
NHTSA Item Number: 96261
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Structure: Body: Roof
Summary: NEW STYLE SIDE ROOF RAIL WEATHERSTRIP - NEW WEATHERSTRIPS THICKER AND SOFTER TO MINIMIZE WIND NOISE - NEW WEATHERSTRIPS 20737658-RIGHT SIDE, 20737659 - LEFT SIDE - ALL 1978-87 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO MODELS WITHOUT HATCH ROOF (CC1) OPTION

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 90-162-7A
Bulletin Sequence Number: 059
Date of Bulletin:Feb 1990
NHTSA Item Number: SB013870
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Suspension: Single Axle: Rear
Summary: REMOVE REAR CASE BUSHING OR REAR EXTENSION BUSHING - NEW ON -VEHICLE SERVICE PROCEDURE-76-90 CHEVY B, F, G, Y CARS RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 91-14-8A
Bulletin Sequence Number: 064
Date of Bulletin:Apr 1990
NHTSA Item Number: SB013875
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Electrical System: Battery
Summary: PARASITIC DRAIN ON BATTERY - VEHICLE MAY EXHIBIT FAILURE MODE OF A CONTROL MODULE DUE TO HIGH PARASITIC CURRENT DRAIN - DIAGNOSTICS - ALL 1982-91 CHEVY RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 90-187-6
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 89-172-6
Bulletin Sequence Number: 072
Date of Bulletin: Mar 1990
NHTSA Item Number: SB013883
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Engine Summary: PROPER INSTALLATION OF 75MM OIL FILTER-ALL 80-89 CHEVY MODELS RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 90-256-7A
Bulletin Sequence Number: 104
Date of Bulletin: May 1990
NHTSA Item Number: SB013950
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Power Train: Transmission: Automatic
Summary: SERVICE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS ASSEMBLY (SRTA) PROGRAM INTRO - 82-90 CHEVY W/THM 200-4R AUTOMATIC TRANS RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 90-216-6
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 90-187-6
Bulletin Sequence Number: 126
Date of Bulletin:Apr 1990
NHTSA Item Number: SB014056
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Engine
Summary: PROPER INSTALLATION OF 75MM OIL FILTER-INSTRUCTIONS - ALL 81-90 CHEVY RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 91-57-6E
Bulletin Sequence Number: 140
Date of Bulletin: Aug 1990
NHTSA Item Number: SB017654
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Manufacturer's Information to Dealers Summary: INFO ON STATE EMISSIONS TESTING-ALL 81-91 CHEVY RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 90-316-5
Bulletin Sequence Number: 149
Date of Bulletin:Aug 1990
NHTSA Item Number: SB017713
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Brakes: Hydraulic System
Summary: CHANGE IN BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AFTER DISC BRAKE ROTOR REFINISHING/PAD REPLACEMENT - PROPER SERVICE PROCEDURES - ALL 81-90 CHEVY RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 91-85-8A
Bulletin Sequence Number: 179
Date of Bulletin: Oct 1990
NHTSA Item Number: SB017842
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Electrical System: Ignition
Summary: PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING CONNECTOR TERMINAL CONTACT - DIAGNOSTICS - 82-91 CHEVY RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 90-293-5
Bulletin Sequence Number: 189
Date of Bulletin: July 1990
NHTSA Item Number: SB017913
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Brakes: Hydraulic System
Summary: BRAKE ROTOR POOR FINISH AND/OR HARD BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AFTER REFINISH - DUE TO USING NON-ORIGINAL CUTTING TIPS - ONLY ORIGINALS SHOULD BE USED-81-90 CHEVY RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 91-126-8E
Bulletin Sequence Number: 244
Date of Bulletin: Nov 1990
NHTSA Item Number: SB021878
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Visual Systems: Windshield Wiper and Washer
Summary: CHATTERING WIPER BLADES - CLEANING PROCEDURES - ALL CHEVY & TRUCK RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 91-133-5
Bulletin Sequence Number: 246
Date of Bulletin: Dec 1990
NHTSA Item Number: SB021880
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Brakes: Hydraulic System
Summary: CHANGE IN EFFECTIVENESS AFTER DISC BRAKE ROTOR REFINISH/PAD REPLACEMENT - DUE TO NEW MATERIALS - ALL CHEVY & TRUCK RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 91-208-3B
Bulletin Sequence Number: 027
Date of Bulletin:Feb 1991
NHTSA Item Number: SB022078
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Steering: Power Assist
Summary: REDUCED POWER STEERING ASSIST AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPS - <-10 DEGREES F - STEERING FLUID THICKENS - NEW LOW TEMP FLUID DEVELOPED - ALL 80-91 CHEVY RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 91-123-6D
Bulletin Sequence Number: 028
Date of Bulletin:Feb 1991
NHTSA Item Number: SB022079
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Electrical System: Battery Summary: DEAD BATTERY DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT DRAW - NEW PARASITIC DRAW TEST - ALL 80-91 CHEVY RC

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 91-283-7A
Replacement Service Bulletin Number: 89-271-7A
Bulletin Sequence Number: 069
Date of Bulletin:Apr 1991
NHTSA Item Number: SB026270
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Power Train: Transmission: Automatic
Summary: BINDING OR INOPERATIVE IN REVERSE - STUCK 4-3 SEQUENCE VALVE AND/OR 2-3 SHIFT VALVE, TO CORRECT VALVE BODY MUST BE COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED AND RECONDITIONED ACCORDING TO PROCEDURES - 1982-91 CHEVY CARS W/ 700R4 AUTO TRANSMISSIONS CM

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 91-384-6E
Bulletin Sequence Number: 132
Date of Bulletin:Aug 1991
NHTSA Item Number: SB028104
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Electrical System: Ignition: Electronic Control Unit
Summary: DAMAGED ECM/PCM AND/OR MISDIAGNOSED ECM/PCM SYMPTOMS DUE TO INCORRECT "TAP-TESTING" PROCEDURES - ALL 1982 TO 1991 Chevrolet CARS

SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 91-396-7A
Bulletin Sequence Number: 143
Date of Bulletin:Aug 1991
NHTSA Item Number: SB028530
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Monte Carlo
Year: 1982
Component: Power Train: Transmission: Automatic Summary: EVALUATING PEENED SPACER PLATES-1982 TO 1991 Chevrolet CARS WITH A/T

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