Service Procedure

Inspection Procedure

The following procedure describes where to inspect for missing welds in the underbody sheet metal.

1. Raise the vehicle on a suitable hoist.





2. If necessary, remove any dirt or road debris from the underside of the left rear corner of the vehicle as shown above.

Important
The close-ups in the illustration below show what the sheet metal tabs will look like with or without the welds. The screwdriver is being used as a pointer to show the location of the sheet metal tabs.





3. Using a flashlight, inspect for the presence of a weld (2) in the sheet metal tabs at the location shown in the illustration. Each weld will appear or feel like a small depression in the sheet metal tab.

^ If the welds are present, no further action is required. Install the GM Recall Identification Label and return the vehicle to the customer.

^ If the welds are missing, do not return the vehicle to the customer. The vehicle must be replaced or repurchased. Proceed to the section titled "Replacement/Repurchase of Vehicle."