Doors - Striker Rattles Under Severe Road Conditions
Group Ref.: BodyBulletin No.: 361009
Date: September, 1993
SUBJECT:
DOOR STRIKER RATTLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS (INSTALL REDESIGNED DOOR LOCK/LATCH ASSEMBLY)
MODELS:
1988-93 CHEVROLET C/K TRUCKS
CONDITION:
Some owners may comment that the door striker rattles when they drive over bumps.
CAUSE:
The door lock/latch opening does not provide enough clearance for the door to move on the striker under severe road conditions.
CORRECTION:
A new door lock/latch assembly (P/N 16629102(RH)/16629103(LH)) has been designed with a wider latch opening.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the door trim panel. Please refer to Section 10A1 DOORS in the X-9331 LIGHT DUTY SERVICE MANUAL.
2. Remove the screws from the door module. Tilt the module outward at the top.
3. Remove the lock cylinder rod from the lock cylinder.
4. Remove the lock rod.
5. Remove the handle rod.
6. Remove the lock screws.
7. Remove the door lock/latch assembly.
8. Install the redesigned latch assembly (P/N 16629102(RH), 16629103(LH)).
9. Install the lock screws.
10. Install the handle rod.
11. Install the lock rod.
12. Install the lock cylinder rod.
13. Install the screws to the door module.
14. Install the trim panel. Make sure that fasteners are still usable.
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION
P/N Description Qty
16629102 Door Lock/Latch Assembly (RH) 1
16629103 Door Lock/Latch Assembly (LH) 1
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: