SRX AWD V8-4.6L VIN A (2004)
Front Door Latch: Recalls
Campaign - Door Latch Freezing
Inventory Upgrade - Door Latch Freezing in Cold Temperatures # 05016 - (Jan 31, 2005)
Models:
2005 Buick Allure - Canada Only
2005 Buick LaCrosse - US Only
2004-2005 Cadillac CTS, SRX
2005 Cadillac STS
2004-2005 Chevrolet Malibu (New Style), Mailbu Maxx
2005 Chevrolet Equinox
This correction should be performed on all 2005 Buick Allure and LaCrosse; 2004- 2005 Cadillac CTS and SRX; 2005 Cadillac STS; 2004-2005
Chevrolet Malibu (New Style) and Malibu Maxx; and 2005 model year Equinox vehicles currently in your inventory. This service should be performed
prior to sale or delivery, but no later than March 31, 2005. On January 7, 2005, the plants began lubing latches so any vehicles received after January 28,
2005 will not require lubrication.
Condition
Water from a car wash or off the road may enter the latch and freeze, causing the door latch to freeze.
Correction
Apply Super Lube to the latch detent lever.
1.
Verify that the striker properly engages the latch and that no obstructions are preventing the door from closing.
Important:
The latch and its backing plate have been removed on the illustration to show the location for the lube.
2.
Allow the latch to completely thaw out and spray GM Super Lube(R) on BOTH sides of the latch detent lever for approximately two to three
seconds. Refer to the above illustration (slashed area) for the lube location. Apply lube to all door latches. Operate the door latch several times to
spread the lubricant on all surfaces.
3.
Repeat this procedure on all doors.
