C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
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Pickup Box Side Panel Rear Braces - Revised
File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 01-08-66-008
Date: October, 2001
INFORMATION
Subject:
Release of New Pickup Box Side Panel Rear Braces
Models:
1999-2001 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup Models (Silverado and Sierra) with Steel Wideside Pickup Box (RPO E63)
This bulletin is being issued to inform dealers of the release of new pickup box side panel rear braces for the above vehicles. These new double
V-shaped braces have been developed to increase the support at the rear of the side panel.
Some vehicles that are exposed to extensive off-paved road use may experience pickup box side panels that become cracked at the rear pencil brace
mounting area.
After repairing the pickup box side panels, installing the new braces should prevent reoccurrence of the stress cracks.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
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