K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL VIN C FI (1989)
Front Door Striker: Customer Interest
Doors - Striker Rattles Under Severe Road Conditions
Group Ref.: Body
Bulletin No.: 361009
Date: September, 1993
SUBJECT:
DOOR STRIKER RATTLE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS (INSTALL REDESIGNED DOOR LOCK/LATCH ASSEMBLY)
MODELS:
1988-93 CHEVROLET C/K TRUCKS
CONDITION:
Some owners may comment that the door striker rattles when they drive over bumps.
CAUSE:
The door lock/latch opening does not provide enough clearance for the door to move on the striker under severe road conditions.
CORRECTION:
A new door lock/latch assembly (P/N 16629102(RH)/16629103(LH)) has been designed with a wider latch opening.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1.
Remove the door trim panel. Please refer to Section 10A1 DOORS in the X-9331 LIGHT DUTY SERVICE MANUAL.
2.
Remove the screws from the door module. Tilt the module outward at the top.
