Info - Additional Protection for Night Vision Camera Lens

Additional protection for the Night Vision camera lens on vehicles built prior to VIN Breakpoint 1U205986 is now available. The following parts have been released by GMSPO:

Important: For customers who desire to have the added protection, please advise them that the purchase and installation of either the grille screen (only) or the grille assembly with the protective screen is not covered under the vehicle's warranty.

Perform the following in order to determine which part, the grille screen (only) or the grille assembly with the protective screen, is to be installed:

1. Open the hood and check the rear side of the grille assembly for an attachment point.
2. If an attachment point exists, install the Radiator Grille Screen (ONLY) Assembly, P/N 25721173.
3. If an attachment point does NOT exist, install the Radiator Grille Assembly w/Protective Screen. Refer to the Parts Information table at the end of this bulletin for the part number.

If the grille assembly has an attachment point (2), install the grille screen (only) assembly, P/N 25721173.

1. Loosen the 4 upper nuts (1) that retain the grille to the hood.
2. Install the grille screen (only) assembly (4).
3. Install the retaining bolt (3) to retain the protective screen to the grille assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolt to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

4. Tighten the 4 upper nuts (1) that retain the grille to the hood.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

If the grille assembly does NOT have an attachment point (2), install a new radiator grille assembly with the protective screen.

1. Refer to the Parts Information table at the end of this bulletin for the part number.
2. Refer to the Exterior Trim sub-section of the Service Manual for the replacement procedures.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.