Door - Chucking Noise

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Bulletin: 88-10-40

Date: Sept. '88

Ref. No.: 88-220-10

Corp. Ref. No.: 811521R
SUBJECT: DOOR CHUCKING NOISE - REPLACE LOCK ASSEMBLY


MODELS AFFECTED: 1986-88 RIVIERAS, AND
1988 REATTAS



Some 1986-88 Rivieras and 1988 Reattas may experience a condition of a chucking noise heard from either of the doors when driving over bumps. This may be caused by excessive clearance between the door lock striker and the door lock assembly. A new striker bumper, located within the lock assembly, has been released to repair this condition. To repair this condition, you must replace the door lock assembly. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the lock assembly.

Refer to section 5D of the 1988 General Motors Body Service Manual for the repair procedure.

Use the following part numbers for the procedure above:


Part Number Description
16605636 Right Front Door Lock Assembly
16605637 Left Front Door Lock Assembly
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation Numbers: B4260 Right Front B4261 Left Front
Labor Time: .8 Hour each
Trouble Code: 92