S10/T10 Blazer 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
authorizing the part return.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Customers will be notified of this special policy on their vehicles by General Motors (see copy of typical customer letter is shown in this bulletin - actual
divisional letter may vary slightly).
CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles repaired under the terms of this special policy, submit a claim with the information shown.
REIMBURSEMENT
Customer requests for reimbursement of previously paid repairs to replace the upper ball joints due to separation are to be submitted prior to or by
November 30, 2002 (this time limitation may be longer depending upon the law in your state). Repairs must have occurred within the eight (8) years of
the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, or 100,000 miles (161,000 km), whichever occurs first.
When a customer requests reimbursement, they must provide the following:
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Proof of ownership at time of repair.
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Original paid receipt confirming the amount of unreimbursed repair expense(s) (including Service Contract deductible), a description of the
repair, and the person or entity performing the repair.
Customers from the States of California, Connecticut, Virginia, and Wisconsin must submit requests for reimbursement directly to (Divisions) per
instructions in the owner letter.
If the work was done by someone other than a GM dealership, the amount of reimbursement will be limited to the amount that the repair would have cost
GM to have it completed by a GM dealership.
DISCLAIMER
Removal Procedure
Important
Perform the following procedures on both upper ball joints.
