Body - Side Doors Stick Using Outside Handles When Hot
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 09-08-64-035E
Date: June 01, 2012
Subject: Side Door Sticks or May Intermittently Become Inoperative from Outside Door Handle in Higher Temperatures (Replace Door Locks)
Models:
2006-2011 Cadillac DTS
Built Prior to January 3, 2011
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to update the Correction Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 09-08-64-035D (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that one or more of the front and/or rear side doors may stick or intermittently not open when using the outside door handle. This condition only occurs in hot weather.
Cause
This condition may be caused by flexing of the outside door handle during exposure to elevated surface temperatures. When this occurs, the lock rod travel may be reduced to the point that the lock does not always release.
Correction With RPO PLA (Platinum Appearance Package)
A revised door lock assembly (latch) has been released to correct this condition.
Replace all four door lock assemblies on the vehicle with the revised parts listed below. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement and Rear Side Door Lock Replacement in SI.
Correction Without RPO PLA (Platinum Appearance Package)
A revised door lock assembly (latch) and outside door handle have been released to correct this condition.
Replace all four door lock assemblies on the vehicle with the revised parts listed below. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement and Rear Side Door Lock Replacement in SI.
Replace all four outside door handle assemblies on the vehicle with the revised parts listed below. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement and Rear Side Door Outside Handle Replacement in SI.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
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