Rear Suspension - Too Soft of a Ride

File In Section: 3 - Steering/Suspension

Bulletin No.: 56-34-03

Date: October, 1995

Subject:
Rear Suspension Soft Ride (Install Redesigned Shocks)

Models:
1995 Chevrolet 4WD 4-Dr Tahoe Models -
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint SJ415694
1995 GMC Truck 4WD 4-Dr Yukon Models -
Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint SJ752005

CONDITION

Some owners may comment on excessive rear suspension travel or on a soft ride. Additionally, some customers may also comment that the rear suspension bottoms when hauling cargo or when trailering.

CAUSE

The valving of the front and rear shocks may not dampen suspension movement adequately.

CORRECTION

The front and rear shocks have been redesigned to optimize the ride quality and to eliminate concerns relating to excessive rear suspension travel. Replace the front and rear shock absorbers with the redesigned parts given below. Follow the replacement procedure given in Section 30 and 3D of the 1995 C/K Service Manual.

PARTS INFORMATION

P/N DESCRIPTION QTY
15727198 Front Shock 2
15727199 Rear Shock 2

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

LABOR OPERATION DESCRIPTION LABOR TIME
E5807 Replace Both Rear Shocks Use Published Labor Operation Time
E3807 Replace Both Front Shocks Use Published Labor Operation Time