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Windshield - Crack at Center Top

File In Section: 10 - Body

Bulletin No.: 73-10-53

Date: April, 1997

Subject:
Crack at Center Top of Windshield
(Replace Windshield)

Models:

1997 Chevrolet Venture
1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport

Condition

Some of the above listed vehicles may exhibit a crescent shaped or half moon shaped crack in the outer lamination at the top edge center of the windshield.

Cause

This condition may be due to an expansion/contraction issue in cold weather.

Correction

Replace the windshield with new P/N 10406535.

Important:
DO NOT USE ORIGINAL P/N 10296174.

Parts Information

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.

Labor Operation Description Labor Time

Please use Customer Use published
C0034 Complaint Code labor
MH and Failure operation time
Code 93