CAMPAIGN: POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CORROSION
Subject: PRODUCT CAMPAIGN 96-C-13 - POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CORROSION
Model and Year: 1996 C/K PICKUPS WITH 6.5L DIESEL ENGINES (L56/L65)
To: All Chevrolet/Geo Dealers
General Motors has determined that some early build 1996 C/K pickups equipped with 6.5L diesel engines (L56/L65) have positive battery cables that could corrode at the starter motor terminal.
This corrosion could eventually result in the cable separating from the terminal causing a "no start" condition. The corrosion occurs because the terminal-cable connection did not receive the specified dip solder corrosion protection.
To correct this condition, dealers will install a new positive battery cable having a dip soldered terminal-cable connection.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 1996 C/K pickups equipped with 6.5L diesel engines (L56/L65) built within the following VIN breakpoints:
Year Model Plant Plant Code From Through
1996 C/K Flint "F" TF000006 TF001689 1996 C/K Pontiac East "E" TE102151 TE107910
Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number Computer Listings. Computer listings contain the complete Vehicle Identification Number, owner name and address data, and are furnished to involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. owner name and address data furnished will enable dealers to follow-up with owners involved in this campaign.
These listings may contain owner names and addresses obtained from State Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this campaign. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the campaign bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners will be notified of this campaign on their vehicles by Chevrolet Motor Division (see copy of owner letter included with this bulletin).
DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY
All unsold new vehicles in dealers' possession and subject to this campaign must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this campaign bulletin owners take possession of these vehicles.
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to owners, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.
Owners of vehicles recently sold from your new vehicle inventory with no owner information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer, and arrangements made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this bulletin. This could be done by mailing to such owners a copy of the owners letter accompanying this bulletin. Campaign follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the owner may not as yet have received the notification letter.
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, please take the steps necessary to be sure the campaign correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts required to complete this campaign are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operations (GMSPO). To ensure these parts will be obtained as soon as possible, they should be ordered from GMSPO on a "C.I.O." order with no special instruction code, but on an advise code (2) . All Goodwrench parts system test dealers should order on a "VIP" order.
Part Number Description Quantity
12190974 Cable, Battery Positive 1
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect positive cables from battery (Figure 1, Items 1 & 2), separate and locate cable to starter (Item 2).
Notice: Be certain to record the settings of all electrical devices before disconnecting the battery.
2. Remove right fender shield.
3. Remove cable to frame brackets.
4. Remove front starter support bolt.
5. Remove starter bolts.
6. Remove positive cable from starter.
7. Remove cable and position replacement cable in vehicle.
8. Install positive cable to starter.
9. Install starter bolts, tighten to 45 Nm (35 lb. ft.).
10. Install front starter support bolt, torque to 32 Nm (24 lb. ft.).
11. Install cable to frame brackets.
12. Install right fender shield.
13. Connect both positive battery cables to battery, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb. ft.).
Important: When installing the positive battery cable to the starter solenoid, the inner nut on the solenoid battery terminal must be tightened before the battery cable and other leads are installed. Failure to do so may result in solenoid terminal and solenoid damage.
14. Install Campaign Identification Label.
Notice: Reset all electrical devices to the settings noted in step 1.
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Each vehicle corrected in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin will require a "Campaign Identification Label". Each label provides a space to include the campaign number and the five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or a ball point pen.
Each "Campaign Identification Label", is to be located on the radiator core support in an area which will be visible when the vehicle is brought in for periodic servicing by the owner. When installing the new Campaign Identification Label, be sure to install the clear protective covering. Additional Campaign Identification Labels can be obtained from VISPAC Incorporated by calling 1-800-269-5100 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST). Ask for Item Number S-1015 when ordering.
Apply "Campaign Identification Label", only on a clean, dry surface.
CLAIM INFORMATION
Submit a Product Campaign Claim with the information indicated below:
PART FAILED PARTS LABOR LABOR REPAIR PERFORMED COUNT PART NO. ALLOW CC-FC OP HOURS -------------------------------------------------------------- Install Positive 1 12190974 ** MA-96 V9845 0.7 Battery Cable
*For Campaign Administrative Allowance, add 0.1 hours to the "Labor Hours".
** The "Parts Allowance" should be the sum total of the current GMSPO Dealer Net price plus 40% for parts required to complete the repair.
Refer to the General Motors WINS Claims Processing Manual for details on Product Campaign Claim Submission.
Dear Chevrolet Customer:
This notice is sent to inform you that Chevrolet Motor Division is conducting a recall campaign that includes your vehicle.
REASON FOR THIS RECALL
General Motors has determined that some early build 1996 C/K pickups equipped with 6.5L diesel engines have positive battery cables that could corrode at the starter motor terminal. This corrosion could eventually result in the cable separating from the terminal causing a "no start" condition. The corrosion occurs because the terminal-cable connection did not receive the specified dip solder corrosion protection.
WHAT WE WILL DO
To be absolutely sure that your vehicle is to specifications, your Chevrolet dealer will install a new positive battery cable having a dip soldered terminal-cable connection. This service will be performed for you at no charge.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Please contact your Chevrolet dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date and so the dealer may order the necessary parts for the repair. Instructions for performing this service have been sent to your dealer and parts are available. Please contact your dealer to arrange a service date as soon as possible. You may ask your dealer if you wish to know how much time will be needed to schedule and process your vehicle.
The enclosed owner reply card identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this card to your dealer will assist in making the necessary correction in the shortest possible time. If you have sold or traded your vehicle, please let us know by completing the postage paid reply card and returning it to us.
We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products.
Chevrolet Motor Division GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
