Body - Paint/Body Damage On Rocker Panels
Bulletin No.: 06-08-51-002Date: April 11, 2006
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Paint Chipping Front of Rear Wheels, Damaged Lower Door and Rocker Panels (Repaint Damaged Area)
Models:
2006 Chevrolet HHR
Attention:
Implementation of this Service Bulletin requires case-by-case review and approval by your Area Service Manager (U.S.) or District Service Manager (Canada) PRIOR to the performance of any repairs.
Condition
Some customers may comment that the paint is chipped in front of the rear wheels. Some customers may also comment about damage to the lower rear door and rear rocker panels.
Cause
The rocker and lower door areas may be damaged by road debris thrown up by the tires at highway speeds.
Correction
Important:
It may be necessary to perform the following repair in order to meet customer expectations and gain their product satisfaction.
1. Repaint the lower door and rocker panel per the GM 4901 M-D-2006 Approved Refinish Materials booklet. The information for the 2006 GM Approved Refinish Materials booklet will now be online at the GMGOODWRENCH WEB SITE*. Printed books have been discontinued. Steps to the site are as follows:
1.1. Go to www.gmgoodwrench.com.
1.2. Click on GM Collision Parts.
1.3. Click on GM Technical Repair Information.
1.4. Click on Paint Shop.
*In Canada, the 2006 GM Approved Refinish Materials booklet is also available on the GM infoNET under the Service and Body tab.
2. Please advise the customer that this type of chipping will only be repaired one time at GM's expense. If the customer drives on roads that are especially debris-laden, this type of chipping may return. Please advise the customer that GM running boards have been found to effectively block the debris path and may dramatically reduce this type of paint chipping. Installation of running boards is to be performed at customer cost.
Repair Claim Information
Refer to the extent of the repair instructions as approved by your Area Service Manager (U.S.) or District Service Manager (Canada).
Warranty Information
For vehicles under warranty, use the table.
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