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Availability of 20 Inch Plus Size Wheels for 1500 Crew Cab 5ft 8in Bed - keywords 03-03-10-006 information rim steering suspension tire

Subject:Availability of 20 Inch Plus Size Wheels for 1500 Crew Cab 5'8" Bed

Models:2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
2004-2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab
With 5'8" Bed



The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in the PI.

Condition/Concern:

20-Inch Plus-Size Wheels offered as Chevrolet and GMC Accessories for the 1500 Series Crew Cab models of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra.

Recommendation/Instructions:

On October 19th, 2004, a "Stop Sell" was placed on 20-Inch Plus-Size Wheels offered as Chevrolet and GMC Accessories for the 1500 Series Crew Cab models of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (Models CC15543, CK15543, TC15543, TK15543). However, component design changes have recently been made to these vehicles at the following VIN breakpoints, allowing for installation of the 20-Inch Plus-Size Wheels:

1500 Series Crew Cab Model

VIN Breakpoint

Merchandising Model

Sierra (2WD)

51334993

TC15543

Sierra (4WD)

51334978

TK15543

Sierra Denali (AWD)

51334762

TK15543

Silverado (2WD)

51334946

CC15543

Silverado (4WD)

51335001

CK15543

Note: The 20-Inch Plus-Size Wheels should continue to be restricted for 2004-05 model year 1500 Series Crew Cab models built prior to these VIN breakpoints. The only exception is for those customers who had 20-Inch Plus-Size Wheels installed on their 1500 Series Crew Cab model vehicles prior to October 19th, 2004.

Please reference Technical Service Bulletin 03-03-10-006 to verify all necessary steps are followed to properly install these wheels.

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.