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Suspension, Rear - Squeak Noise

90buick08
Bulletin : 90-3-13

Date : June, '90

Ref.. No. : 90-152-3

Corp. Ref. No. :073401

SUBJECT: SQUEAK/SQUAWK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE - INSTALL NEW REAR SPRING UPPER INSULATER

MODELS AFFECTED: 1982-1989 SKYHAWK 1985-1986 SOMERSET 1986-1990 SKYLARK


Customers may comment about a squawk or squeak coming from the rear of the vehicle, particularly during cold weather (temperature 40 degrees F or colder). This condition may be caused by distortion of the rear spring upper insulator, resulting in a squeak or squawk noise.

IMPORTANT: New P/N 22555689 will temporarily be supplied with P/N 10017875 molded into the side. New part is identified by a white stripe on the edge of the insulator.

This condition may be corrected by installing new rear spring upper insulators, P/N 22555689, following the service manual procedure.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number: E5057
Labor Time: 0.6 Hour
Trouble Code: 92