Subject: | Paint Chipping Behind Front Wheels/Front of Rear Wheels, Damaged Lower Door/Cladding and Rocker Panels (Repaint Damaged Area, Install Assist Step) |
Models: | 2004-2007 Buick Rainier |
2002-2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT |
2002-2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer |
2006-2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS |
2002-2006 GMC Envoy XL |
2002-2008 GMC Envoy |
2004-2005 GMC Envoy XUV |
2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada |
2005-2008 Saab 9-7X |
Attention: | Implementation of this Service Bulletin requires case-by-case review and approval by your District Service Manager (DVM) (U.S.) or District Service Manager (DSM) (Canada) PRIOR to the performance of any repairs. |
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 model year for TrailBlazer, Envoy and Saab 9-7X models and change the refinish materials reference. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-111-002F (Section 08 -- Body and Accessories).
Some customers may comment that the paint is chipped just behind the front wheels as well as just in front of the rear wheels. Some customers may also comment about damage to the lower door/cladding and rocker panels.
The rocker and lower door areas may be damaged by road debris thrown up by the tires at highway speeds.
Important: It may be necessary to perform the following repair in order to meet customer expectations and gain their product satisfaction.
1.1. | Go to www.gmgoodwrench.com. |
1.2. | Click on For Body Shops & Services link at the bottom of the page. |
1.3. | Click on GM Technical Repair Information. |
1.4. | Click on Paint Shop tab. |
1.5. | Select the applicable downloadable link of the GM Approved Refinish Materials Guide. |
*In Canada, the 2008 GM Approved Refinish Materials information is also available on the GM infoNET under the Service and Body tab.
Model Year | Division/RPO Code | Wheel Base | Part Number | Description |
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2002-2008 | Chevy (X88) SAME AS BVE GMC (Z88) Olds (Z70) | 155 | 19154905 | Step Package, SI Asst W/Step Pad Molded In Cover |
2004-2007 | Buick (W49) | |||
2003-2008 | GMC (Z88) SAME AS BVE Olds (Z70) | 155 | 19154906 | Step Package, SI Asst W/Step Pad Molded In Cover |
2004-2007 | Buick (W49) | |||
2002-2008 | Chevy (X88) GMC (Z88) Olds (Z70) Dealer Install Option | 155 | 19158735 | (2nd Des) Step Pkg, OTR S/PNL Asst (Clear) (Install 1.0) (Anodized) (08.225) Has Increased Step Surface & Elliptical Trim Line On End Cap |
2004-2007 | Buick (W49) | (2nd Des) Step Pkg, OTR S/PNL Asst (Clear) | ||
2003-2008 | Chev (X88) GMC (Z88) Olds (Z70) Dealer Install Option | 155 | 19158736 | (2nd Des) Step Pkg, OTR S/PNL Asst (Black) (Install 1.0) (Anodized) (08.225) Has Increased Step Surface & Elliptical Trim Line On End Cap |
2004-2007 | Buick (W49) | |||
2002-2008 | Chevy (X88) Buick (W49) GMC (Z88) | 155 | 19158734 | Step +Pkg, OTR S/PNL Assist (Black W/Chrome Edge) (Install 1.0) (08.225) (Same As BVT) |
2002-2006 | Chevy (X88) GMC (Z88) SAME AS BVE ASSIST STEPS | 158 | 12498007* *Discontinued (Use aftermarket assist steps as necessary) | Step Package, SI Asst |
2006-2007 | Chevy SS |
| 15783524 | Protector Kit |
2005-2008 | Saab 9-7X |
| 19158734 | Step Package SI Assist |
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
---|---|---|
A9969 | TrailBlazer, SS | 2.5 hrs (GI) |
TrailBlazer EXT | 3.1 hrs (GO) | |
TrailBlazer with two tone paint | 3.7 hrs (GP) | |
Envoy | 3.1 hrs (GO) | |
Envoy XL, XUV | 3.6 hrs (GT) | |
Bravada/Rainier | 2.3 hrs (GF) | |
Saab 9-7X (Canada Only) | 2.3 hrs (GF) | |
Add: | To Install Running Boards (Applies to TrailBlazer EXT/Envoy XL/Envoy XUV) | 1.2 hrs |
Add: | To Color/Clearcoat Front Door (Each) | Use Published Allowance |
Add: | To Install Running Boards (Applies to TrailBlazer/Envoy/Bravada/Rainier/Saab 9-7X (Canada Only)) | 1.0 hr |
Add: | Install Gravel Guard | 0.7 hr |
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Failed Object | Fault/Reason Code | Location Code | Warranty Type | Repair/Action Code | Labor Time |
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8010604 | Repaint the lower door/cladding and rocker panel | 80106 | 86 | 3-Left or 4-right | 01 | 04 | 2.3 hrs |
Add 8010605 | To Color/Clearcoat Front Door (Each Side) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2.8 hrs |
Add | To Install Running Boards (9-7X) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.0 hr in 99 time |
Add | Install Gravel Guard | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0.7 hr in 99 time |