Rocker Panel - Corrosion Perforation
File In Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 83-20-06
Date: December, 1998
Subject:
Rocker Panel Corrosion Perforation
(Replace Outer Rocker Panel)
Models:
1991-96 Buick Park Avenue, Ultra
1992-97 Buick LeSabre
1991-96 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight, Regency
1992-97 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight, LSS, Regency
1992-97 Pontiac Bonneville
Condition
Some customers may comment that there is corrosion (rust) appearing on the left and/or right rocker panel(s).
Correction
To determine the correct repair procedure, perform the following inspection:
Inspection
Important:
This inspection procedure must be done on both the left and right rocker panels, regardless of whether the customer comments on one side or both.
Determine the level of corrosion. If it is just "surface" corrosion (caused by stone chips or road debris), follow the repair/refinish information in the appropriate Service Manual and GM Refinish Material Booklet # 4901MD-98. If the corrosion has resulted in perforation through EITHER outer rocker panel from the inside, then replacement of BOTH the left and right side outer rocker panels will be necessary.
Important:
If outer rocker panel replacement is required, inspect the inner rocker panel for corrosion after the outer rocker panel has been removed. If the inner rocker panel has corrosion which has resulted in perforation, then it must also be replaced. Replacement inner rocker panels are available from GMSPO.
Parts Information
The following outer rocker panel service replacement kits are now available. Each kit contains a door ring frame and complete instructions/illustrations necessary for installation of the outer rocker panel section of the new frame.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.