Rainier AWD L6-4.2L VIN S (2005)
Disclaimer
Technical Service Bulletin # 03-08-111-002G
Date: 071221
Paint - Chips Behind Front Wheels/Front of Rear Wheels
Bulletin No.: 03-08-111-002G
Date: December 21, 2007
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Paint Chipping Behind Front wheels/Front of Rear Wheels Damaged Lower Door/Cladding and Rocker Panels (Repaint Damaged Area Install Assist
Step)
Models:
2004-2007 Buick Rainier
2002-2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT
2002-2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
2006-2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 55
2002-2006 GMC Envoy XL
2002-2008 GMC Envoy
2004-2005 GMC Envoy XUV
2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
2005-2008 Saab 9-7X
Attention:
Implementation of this Service Bulletin requires case-by-case review and approval by your District Service Manager (DVM) (U.S.) or District
Service Manager (DSM) (Canada) PRIOR to the performance of any repairs.
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 model year for TrailBlazer Envoy and Saab 9-7X models and change the refinish materials reference.
Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-111-002F (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the paint is chipped just behind the front wheels as well as just in front of the rear wheels. Some customers may also
comment about damage to the lower door/cladding and rocker panels.
Cause
The rocker and lower door areas may be damaged by road debris thrown up by the tires at highway speeds.
Correction
It may be necessary to perform the following repair in order to meet customer expectations and gain their product satisfaction.
Follow the manufacturers specifications for repainting the lower door/cladding and rocker panel and refer to the 2008 GMWI5406 GM Globally
Approved Refinish Materials information for the type of paint and refinish materials to use. The refinish materials information is now online at the
GMGOODWRENCH WEB SITE*. Printed books have been discontinued. To access the site follow these steps:
Go to www.gmgoodwrench.com.
Click on For Body Shops & Services link at the bottom of the page.
Click on GM Technical Repair Information.
Click on Paint Shop tab.
Select the applicable downloadable link of the GM Approved Refinish Materials Guide.
*In Canada the 2008 GM Approved Refinish Materials information is also available on the GM infoNET under the Service and Body tab.
