S15/T15 Jimmy 4WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1996)
Luggage Rack: Customer Interest
Roof Luggage Rack - Vibration/Noise
File In Section: 10 - Body
Bulletin No.: 66-15-07
Date: June, 1996
Subject:
Vibration/Noise from Roof Luggage Rack
(Switch Front and Rear Cross Bows with Sliders)
Models:
1996 Chevrolet and GMC S/T Utility Models Built Prior to the Following VIN Breakpoints:
Division
Assembly Plant
VIN Breakpoint
Chevrolet
Linden
TK187178
GMC
Linden
TK518234
Chevrolet
Moraine
T2231352
GMC
Moraine
T2549352
Condition
Some owners may report a vibration/noise from the roof area at highway speeds. This is most noticeable when vehicle speed plus wind speed equals 70
mph or more.
Cause
The front roof rack cross bow is vibrating at the side rail.
Correction
Switch the front and rear cross bows with sliders attached, following the service procedure in Section 9F of the 1996 S/T Truck Service Manual. This
places the thumbwheel attachments for the cross bows in different locations diminishing the vibration/noise.
Notice:
Only hand tools should be used during installation. The use of power tools may result in the cross-threading of mounting fasteners, nicks and
scratches of component parts.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation
Description
Labor Time
Luggage Rack
Use Published
R236O
Components -
Labor Operation
Replace
Time
Important:
Labor operation is coded to base vehicle coverage in the warranty system.
