Lumina V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1995)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): All Technical Service Bulletins
Suspension - Loose Lumber Noise From Rear
File in Section: 3 - Steering/Suspension
Bulletin No. 53-34-05
Date: September, 1995
Subject:
Loose Lumber Noise from Rear of Vehicle (Replace Rear Coil Springs)
Models:
1995 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo
Plant VIN - Breakpoint
Oshawa # 1 - SOP through S9167826
Oshawa # 2 - SOP through S1185040
Condition
Some vehicles assembled between VIN breakpoints indicated above may exhibit a loose lumber type noise most apparent during low speed operation
over an irregular road surface.
Cause
Noise generated by coils of rear springs contacting one another and being transmitted into vehicle passenger compartment.
Correction
Replace existing rear coil springs with new springs following applicable service procedure in the Service Manual, Section 3D, Rear Suspension. Proper
new spring selection can be made by identifying existing springs by the three letter code on the tag attached to springs and referencing chart.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Labor Time
E5027
Use published labor operation time.
