S15/T15 Jimmy 2WD L4-119 1.9L VIN A 2-BBL (1983)
Tailgate Latch: Customer Interest
Tailgate - Latch Rattle, Revised Striker Assembly
File In Section: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 16-15-14
Date: April, 1995
Subject:
End Gate Latch Rattle (Install Revised Striker Assembly)
Models:
1983-94 Chevrolet and GMC Truck S/T Utility Models
1991-94 Oldsmobile Bravada
This bulletin is being revised to add the 1993-94 model years and to modify the service procedure. Previous divisional publication numbers were:
Chevrolet 92-153-10
GMC Truck 92-2-216
GM of Canada 92-10-68
Oldsmobile 92-T-77
CONDITION
Some owners may comment that their end gate latch rattles.
CAUSE
One possible cause of this condition is the head of the striker contacting the sheet metal at the end gate latch flange. Another possible cause is the end
gate latch fork bolts making metal-to-metal contact with the striker assembly causing a rattle.
CORRECTION
To correct this condition, it is necessary to remove some of the sheet metal from the end gate latch flanges. This will prevent the head of the striker from
contacting the sheet metal and create a larger pocket when the end gate is closed. It is also necessary to install a new striker assembly that has a full
urethane sleeve over the striker post. The urethane sleeve prevents metal-to-metal contact and may eliminate the rattle.
Service Procedure
1. Open the end gate to the horizontal position.
2. Remove the trim panel following the procedure in Section 10A5 of the Service Manual.
3. Remove approximately 2 mm (5/64 inch) of sheet metal from the end gate latch flanges (Figure 1, A)
4. Repaint the exposed metal on the flange area to prevent corrosion. Body-color or black paint is acceptable.
