Interior Door Handle Spring - Early Breakage
Group Ref.: BodyBulletin No.: 461601
Date: April, 1994
INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING BREAKAGE
MODELS:
1990-93 CHEVROLET AND GMC TRUCK S/T PICKUPS
1990-94 CHEVROLET AND GMC TRUCK S/T UTILITIES
1991-94 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
Some vehicles may be found to have front side door interior door handles with broken springs. This condition tends to be associated with vehicles that experience high (frequent) usage of the door handle mechanism. To enhance spring durability, production vehicles are now receiving door handle assemblies with lithium grease added to the spring. The durability of replacement door handles obtained from GMSPO can be increased by adding lithium based lubricant to the door handle spring. The lubricant should be applied so that it works into and between the spring coils. This will allow the coils to move past each other freely, reducing spring breakage.
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:
P/N Description Qty
Procure Locally Lithium Based As Needed
Lubricant