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Paint Peeling From Center Console Upper Trim Plate (Replace Trim Plate)

Subject:Paint Peeling from Center Console Upper Trim Plate (Replace Trim Plate)

Models:2000-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo



This bulletin is being revised to add the 2004 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-08-49-009 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).


Condition

Some customers may comment that the paint on the upper half of the console is peeling.

Cause

Certain kinds of fluids may cause this paint to peel such as skin care products, sun screen, sun tan lotion and bug spray.

Correction

Important: The new trim plate may have a slightly different shade and texture DUE TO THE NEW PAINT COATING THAT PREVENTS PEELING.

Install a new console trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement -- Front Floor Console in the Instrument Panel, Gages and Console sub-section of the Service Manual (SI document ID #865427 (2003-2004) or #606947 (2000-2002).

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

10354036

Plate (With Traction Control)

10354957

Plate (Without Traction Control)

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C2790

Plate, Console Trim-Replace

0.2 hr