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Body - Wheel House Opening Molding Rough/Chipped

Bulletin No.: 02-08-111-005B

Date: April 07, 2004

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Wheel House Opening Molding Rough, Discolored or Stone-Chipped (Replace Molding)

Models:
2003 Pontiac Vibe

without RPO B57 (Monotone Appearance Package)

Supercede:

This bulletin is being revised to update the Parts and Warranty Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-08-111-005A (Section 08 - Body & Accessories).

Condition

Some customers may comment that the rear wheel house opening molding or the rear door lower molding is rough, discolored or stone-chipped by road debris.

Cause

Road debris contacting the molding may discolor, chip or roughen the appearance of the molding.

Correction

Replace the moldings and clips with newly designed moldings that will deflect road debris away from the effected area.





For SI molding replacement procedures, refer to the table.








Parts Information

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table shown.





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