Subject: | Tailgate Outer Panel Separation from Inner Support (Replace Complete Tailgate Assembly) |
Models: | 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT |
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Attention: | This correction should be performed on all vehicles currently in your inventory that are included in the Administrative Message (U.S.) or Dealer Communication (Canada) VIN list prior to sale or delivery. On October 19, 2004 via GM Administrative Message VSS20040297, a Stop Delivery Order was issued for certain 2005 model year Chevrolet Avalanche and Cadillac Escalade EXT vehicles. Completion of this repair removes the Stop Delivery Order and allows these vehicles to be released for sale. |
Some vehicles may have a tailgate outer panel that is separating from the inner support.
Dealers are to replace the complete tailgate assembly. The tailgate part numbers listed in this bulletin are complete assemblies with the exception of the lock cylinder and handle bezel. The lock cylinder and bezel must be transferred from the original tailgate to the NEW tailgate.
The following provides instruction for transferring the tailgate lock cylinder and bezel from the original tailgate to the NEW tailgate and then installing the NEW tailgate on the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the two screws to 9 N·m (79 lb in).
Part Number | Description | Qty |
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15219325 | Tailgate Assembly (Cashmere Met. 15U) (Chevy) | 1 |
15219326 | Tailgate Assembly (Bermuda Blue 26U) (Chevy) | 1 |
15219327 | Tailgate Assembly (Black 41U) (Chevy) | 1 |
15219328 | Tailgate Assembly (Olympic White 50U) (Chevy) | 1 |
15219329 | Tailgate Assembly (Dark Spiral Gray 62U) (Chevy) | 1 |
15219330 | Tailgate Assembly (Victory Red 74U) (Chevy) | 1 |
15219332 | Tailgate Assembly (Dark Ming Blue 25U) (Chevy) | 1 |
15219333 | Tailgate Assembly (Sport Red Met. 63U) (Chevy) | 1 |
15219334 | Tailgate Assembly (Fine Silver Birch 59U) (Chevy) | 1 |
15219336 | Tailgate Assembly (Bermuda Blue 26U) (Cadillac) | 1 |
15219337 | Tailgate Assembly (Sport Red Met. 63U) (Cadillac) | 1 |
15219338 | Tailgate Assembly (Black 41U) (Cadillac) | 1 |
15219339 | Tailgate Assembly (White Diamond Pearl 98U) (Cadillac) | 1 |
15219340 | Tailgate Assembly (Fine Silver Birch 59U) (Cadillac) | 1 |
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
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Y0015 | Replace Tailgate Assembly (includes transfer of lock cylinder and handle bezel) | 0.2 hr |