Rattle Noise Left Rear Suspension

When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.

This PI is regarding a rear suspension noise on 2003 and 2004 Ventures, Silhouettes, and Montanas. During 2003, the rear parking brake cable retainer was repositioned to eliminate rattle concerns. In some cases it may result in a metallic noise from the left rear. This may be more pronounced on vehicles without electronic load leveler control, option G67. The parking brake cable retainer is positioned directly above the rear trailing arm axle tie rod and in some circumstance, contact may occur.

If you have a customer with this scenario, just bend the retainer bracket to allow for more clearance.

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Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed. If these steps do not resolve the condition, please contact GM TAC for further diagnostic assistance. This diagnostic approach was developed for the vehicle with the VIN you entered and should not be automatically be used for other vehicles with similar symptoms.

(03, 04 Chevrolet Venture) and (03, 04 Pontiac Montana) and (03, 04 Oldsmobile Silhouette)

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