K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
Rear Door Striker: Customer Interest
Third Door - Vibrates When Opening
File In Section: 08 - Body and Accessories
Bulletin No.: 99-08-64-002
Date: March, 1999
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Third Door Vibrates Upon Opening
(Adjust Upper and Lower Door Strikers)
Models:
1999 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Extended Cab Models
Condition
Some owners may comment about a vibration that occurs when the third door is opened.
Cause
The condition may be caused by the door not being located properly at the hinge weld area causing a ramping condition between the latch and the striker.
Correction
Adjust the upper and lower door strikers. Use the following procedure in order to properly align the door to the body.
1.
Remove the trim cover from the upper striker.
2.
Loosen the upper striker mounting bolts.
3.
Loosen the lower striker mounting bolts.
4.
Adjust the door as necessary.
Tighten
Tighten the upper and lower striker mounting bolts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
5.
Install the trim cover onto the upper striker.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
