Body - Grille Mounting Tabs Crack or Break Off
Number: 86-114Section: 2
Date: JULY, 1986
Subject: GRILLE MOUNTING TABS CRACK
Model and Year: 1983-1986 C/K TRUCKS
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Some 1983-1986 C/K Trucks may experience a condition where the grille mounting tabs exhibit cracks or break off. To address this condition, the valance panel and radiator grille assembly have been revised interim 1986. The changes incorporated in these parts will allow for the expansion and contraction of the grille assembly due to temperature changes. The revised valance panel and radiator grille assembly were changed in production beginning with the following vehicle identification breakpoints.
Assembly Plant VIN
Janesville GJ118379
Flint GF323009 (Pick-up)
GF117310 (Suburban)
Oshawa G1131130
St. Louis GS125193
The valance panel on affected 1983 - 1986 C/K Trucks can be modified by slotting the two outboard grille mounting holes following the service procedure below.
Refer to the attached parts list for the revised assemblies.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove headlamp bezels and grille. Discard grille assembly if cracked or broken.
2. Remove the plastic nut from the two outboard mounting holes of the front valance panel (See Figure No. 1).
3. Use a nibbling tool to slot the two outer valance panel holes .1 inch on each side, in the cross vehicle direction (See Figure No. 1 View A). This will change the square .3 x .3 inch hole to a rectangular .3 x .5 inch hole.
4. Paint exposed steel edges as required to prevent corrosion.
5. Reinstall plastic nuts. Install appropriate grille assembly and nuts from part numbers listed. Reinstall headlamp bezels.
PARTS INFORMATION
Model Year Part Numbers Description Quantity
1983-84 14043881 Grille-Dark Argent 1
Insert-Requires Bright Moldings
1983-84 14043877 Grille-Light Argent 1
Insert-No Moldings
1984 14043878 Grille-With Economy 1
Decor Package (Option Number YJ6)
1985-86 15598720 Grille-Requires 1
Bright Moldings
1985-86 15598721 Grille-Normal 1
Moldings
1985-86 15554911 Grille-Color Coat 1
to Match
1983-86 3919773 Plastic Nuts 5