Body - Pick Up Box Damaged by Aftermarket Accessories: Overview

Pickup Box Sheet Metal Fracture/Damage with Aftermarket Accessories Installed (Repair Pickup Box Damage and Install Pickup Box Reinforcements) # 01-08-66-014B - (Feb 8, 2005)

Models:
1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado (New Body Style)
1999-2003 GMC Sierra New Body Style)

with Steel Fleetside Pickup Box (RPO E63)

2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Series Crew Cab with 5'8" Pickup Box
2004-2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Series Crew Cab with 5'8" Pickup Box

Except Dual Rear Wheel (RPO R05), Stepside (RPO E62) and Inner Composite (RPO E37) Pickup Boxes

This bulletin is being revised to add the 2004-2005 1500 Series Crew Cab with 5'8" pickup box and change equipment weight capacity information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-66-014A (Section 08--Body and Accessories).





Built Prior to the VIN Breakpoints shown.

Important:
Implementation of this Service Bulletin by "GM of Canada" dealers requires prior District Service Manager approval.

Condition

Some customers may comment about pickup box sheet metal fractures/damage when using aftermarket accessories such as tool boxes, window barrier and ladder racks.








The illustrations shown are typical examples of the types of fractures/damage that may occur.





Parts Information

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty use the table.





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