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Hood - Wobbles When Open Due to Loose Hinge Pivot Bolts

89Chevy25

Number: 89-249-10

Section: 10

Date: September 1989

Corporate Bulletin No.: 972002
Subject: HOOD WOBBLES WHEN OPEN DUE TO LOOSE HOOD HINGE PIVOT BOLTS


Model and Year: 1988-89 J CARS



TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

Some 1988-89 J series may have hood bolts that have insufficient loctite and could loosen. This will allow the hood to have a loose wobbly feel when opened. This condition has been corrected in production at the following VIN breakpoints:

ASSEMBLY PLANT BREAKPOINT

Janesville 1G1JC1110KJ253592
Lordstown 1G1JC5113K7211518

To repair this condition, install new hinge pivot bolts, part number 22548097. Parts are currently available through GMSPO. Refer to the illustration for identification (the new bolt has a hex head).

Warranty Information:

Labor Operation Number: T4654
Labor Time: 0.4 hrs both