Spare Tire Carrier - Rattle Noise

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GMC NUMBER: 91-10-118

GROUP: 10 Body Section

DATE: July, 1991

CORPORATE NUMBER: 161001R


SUBJECT: SPARE TIRE CARRIER RATTLE

MODELS: 1990-91 S/T UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPARE TIRE CARRIER (RPO P16)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND ENDGATE RATTLES, PLEASE REFERENCE GMC TRUCK SERVICE BULLETIN 90-10-88 (CORPORATE NUMBER 061005) DATED AUGUST, 1990 AND GMC TRUCK DCS MESSAGE ID # 2406 DATED OCTOBER 22, 1990.


Some owners of 1990-91 S/T utility vehicles equipped with factory installed RPO P16 may experience a rattle condition from the spare tire carrier assembly, while driving. This condition can occur if the spare tire carrier second (primary) latch position is not engaged and/or the rubber bumper assembly is improperly adjusted.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

NOTE: All 1991 GMC, Chevrolet and Oldsmobile vehicles were equipped with factory installed rubber bumper assemblies. 1990 model vehicles built prior to the following VINs were not factory equipped with a rubber bumper assembly:

Shreveport: GMC-1GKCT18Z6M8501693
Chevrolet-1GNCS18ZXM8104025
Pontiac West: GMC-1GKCT18Z4MO500511
Chevrolet-1GNCT18Z0M0101419
Moraine: GMC-1GKDT13Z2M2503438
Chevrolet-1GNDT13Z6M2115163

(Current design carrier assembly arms with rubber bumpers may have been installed by dealers per Truck Service Bulletin GMC Number 90-10-88; Group 10-Body Section; Dated August, 1990; Cororate Number 061005.)

Figure 1:

To correct, it is necessary to insure owners are familiar with the double position latch mechanism and that the carrier is fully closed engaging the second latch position (Figure 1).


SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Grasp the spare tire and shake the carrier assembly (Figure 1) to determine if the second latch position is engaged. If the second latch position is NOT engaged, the spare tire carrier assembly will be loose and rattle. If the second latch position IS engaged, the spare tire carrier should not move.

2. If the carrier is improperly shut, open and close engaging the second latch position. Recheck by grasping the spare tire and shaking the carrier assembly to insure the carrier is properly closed.

NOTE: DRIVER/OWNER MAY NOT BE AWARE OF SECOND LATCH POSITION AND SHOULD BE INFORMED OF PROPER CLOSING INSTRUCTIONS.

3. If a rattle condition still exists, the bumper may be misadjusted. Test drive the vehicle to determine if the rattle has been eliminated.

NOTE: If rattle has been eliminated with proper closing, it is NOT necessary to perform Step 4.

4. If a rattle still exists with second latch position engaged, open the spare tire carrier and loosen the adjustment nut located on the bumper assembly.


Close the carrier assembly, engaging the second latch position, and adjust the rubber bumper until it contacts the striker plate surface on the tailgate. To complete the adjustment, open the carrier and rotate the bumper counterclockwise an additional one and one-half (1-1/2) turns preloading the bumper against the striker plate surface.

Tighten the adjustment nut against the face of the mounting bracket. Torque the adjustment nut to 25-35 N-m (18-26 lbs.ft.).


WARRANTY INFORMATION For vehicles under warranty use:

Labor Operation: T7026

Labor Time: 0.5 hr.

NOTE: Labor Operation is coded to base vehicle coverage in the warranty system.