Doors - Rear Cargo Door Difficult To Open/Hinge Binds: Overview

File In Section: 10 - Body

Bulletin No.: 36-10-14B

Date: October, 1996

Subject:
Rear Cargo Door Hinge Binds (Replace Corroded Pins and Bushings)

Models:
1992-97 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Suburbans
1985-93 Chevrolet and GMC M/L Vans

This bulletin is being revised to add the 1995-97 model years for Suburban models.

Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 36-10-14A (Section 10 - Body).

Condition

Some customers may comment that the rear cargo door hinges bind or the doors are hard to open on their vehicles.

Cause

Rear cargo door hinges are exposed to the environmental elements which causes the pins and bushings to become corroded in the hinge housing.

Correction

To correct this condition, replace the corroded pins and bushings using Kent Moore tool # J 41226.

Parts Information

P/N Description Qty.
15645336 C/K Rear Cargo Door Hinge Pins 5 per package
15598845 M/L Rear Cargo Door Hinge Pins 1 per package
15985132 Rear Cargo Door Teflon Coated Bushings 5 per package

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Op Description Labor Time
B6131 Cargo Door Hinge Pins Remove (LH) 1.1 hrs
B6130 Cargo Door Hinge Pins Remove (RH) 1.1 hrs

Important:
Labor operation is coded to base vehicle coverage in the warranty system.