Sierra 1500 2WD V6-4.3L (2008)
Sound Proofing / Insulation: All Technical Service Bulletins
Interior - Poor Carpet/Rubber Mat Fit/Loose/Bulging
Bulletin No.: 07-08-110-007B
Date: November 30, 2007
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Front Floor Carpet or Rubber Floor Covering Poor Fit, Loose or Bulging (Install Floor Insulator/Deadener)
Models:
2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado Regular Cab
2007-2008 GMC Sierra Regular Cab
with Carpet (RPO B30) or Rubber (RPO BG9) Floor Covering
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 07-08-110-007A (Section 08 - Body and
Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on the way the front floor carpet or rubber floor covering (1) fits on the center of the floor tunnel. Others may comment
that the floor covering is loose, bulging or just fits poorly on the passenger side.
Cause
This condition may be caused by a lack of padding under the front floor carpet or rubber floor covering.
Correction
Install floor insulator/deadener to the top of the floor tunnel using the steps below.
For vehicles equipped with a manual 4 x 4 shifter, the shifter knob and trim plate will need to be removed. Refer to Transfer Case Control Lever
Replacement in SI.
Remove the carpet or rubber floor covering away from the front floor tunnel. Refer to Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Regular Cab) in SI.
Tip
The instrument panel (IP) support bracket will need to be removed by prying apart the two trim panels and removing the bolts.
