NHTSA ID Number: 10205551
Manufacturer Communication Number: 21NA122
Summary
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radiator brackets if found loose and the cause of the customers concern.
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
Condition
A customer may come in with a complaint of excessive vibration in the steering wheel or seat or floor at idle or at low to moderate speeds. .
– They may equate it to a vehicle speed, but it’s more likely in driving conditions of under 1300 RPM. Complaint can also be a very low frequency boom sound or a pressure in their ears
Cause
This may be caused by a touch condition between the bottom surface of the radiator upper bracket and the top of the radiator tank.
– There should be about 3 mm of free play in the vertical direction of the radiator upper bracket to avoid bind-up and increased vibration or boom sound in the car. A badge or credit card should be able to fit between the radiator upper mount and the radiator tank, all the way to the locating pin.
Correction
Verify if this is the cause of the sound or vibration, it can be verified in the stall by evaluating vehicle idle noise/vibration and/or raising the engine RPM in Drive to 12001300 with foot on brake. While at this engine speed, have a helper remove the bolts on the radiator upper brackets. The noise or vibration should improve or go away.
• If the noise or vibration is eliminated by loosening the bolts, replace both of the radiator upper brackets. Refer to Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement in SI.
• If the noise or vibration is NOT eliminated by loosening the bolts, refer to SI.
Parts Information
| Causal Part | Description | Part Number | Qty |
| X | BRACKET,RAD UPR – LH | 84981710 | 1 |
| X | BRACKET,RAD UPR – RH | 84981711 | 1 |
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Service Bulletin Bulletin No.: 21-NA-122
Date: November, 2021
TECHNICAL
Subject: Vibration or Boom At 1300 RPM
This Bulletin replaces PIT5778. Please discard PIT5778.
Brand: Model:
Model Year: VIN:
Engine: Transmission:
from to from to
Chevrolet
Equinox 2020 2022
Holden
Equinox 2020 2020
GMC Terrain 2020 2022
Involved Region or Country
North America, Middle East, Israel, Palestine, Argentina (Mercosur), Brazil (Mercosur),
Chile (West), Colombia (West), Ecuador (West), Peru (West), Uruguay (West), GM Korea
Company, Thailand (ASEAN), Australia/New Zealand, Egypt, Other Africa
Condition
A customer may come in with a complaint of excessive vibration in the steering wheel or
seat or floor at idle or at low to moderate speeds. .
– They may equate it to a vehicle speed, but it’s more likely in driving conditions of under
1300 RPM. Complaint can also be a very low frequency boom sound or a pressure in
their ears
Cause
This may be caused by a touch condition between the bottom surface of the radiator
upper bracket and the top of the radiator tank.
– There should be about 3 mm of free play in the vertical direction of the radiator upper
bracket to avoid bind-up and increased vibration or boom sound in the car. A badge or
credit card should be able to fit between the radiator upper mount and the radiator
tank, all the way to the locating pin.
Correction
Verify if this is the cause of the sound or vibration, it can be verified in the stall by
evaluating vehicle idle noise/vibration and/or raising the engine RPM in Drive to 1200-
1300 with foot on brake. While at this engine speed, have a helper remove the bolts on
the radiator upper brackets. The noise or vibration should improve or go away.
• If the noise or vibration is eliminated by loosening the bolts, replace both of the
radiator upper brackets. Refer to Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement in SI.
• If the noise or vibration is NOTeliminated by loosening the bolts, refer to SI.
Parts Information
Causal
Part
Description Part
Number
Qty
X BRACKET,RAD
UPR – LH
84981710 1
X BRACKET,RAD
UPR – RH
84981711 1
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation
Description Labor Time
4030710 Radiator Upper Bracket
Replacement – Left Side
Use the
Published
Labor
Operations
Time
4030720 Radiator Upper Bracket
Replacement – Right Side
Page 2 November, 2021 Bulletin No.: 21-NA-122
Version 2
Modified Released July 12, 2021
Revised November 05, 2021 – Added 2022 to Model Year.
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1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: 21-NA-122
Date: November, 2021
MC-10205551-9999.pdf 504.583KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10193453
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5778A
Summary
This preliminary information discusses the possibility of a cabin boom type noise and that engineering is investigating the concern.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIT5778A
Published date: 04/14/2021
MC-10193453-9999.pdf 248.401KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10181162
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5778
Summary
This preliminary information discusses the possibility of a cabin boom type noise and that engineering is investigating the concern.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: PIT5778
Published date: 09/23/2020
MC-10181162-9999.pdf 271.394KB
- Vehicle Fitment - Compatible for Buick
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Regal Base 2017 ( 2.4L L4 - Flex, 2.4L L4 - Gas ) - [REPLACE PART NO.] 23120323/13314009/23120322/13243026. Prior to buying, please verify the make, model, and year of your vehicle.
- Function - Quality rubber and metal, wear resistant and corrosion resistant. It is not easy to deform after long term use.The same size with the originalon,direct replace and install without special tools, convenient to use.
- Directly Fit - OE replacement Lower Radiator Bracket, easy to fit. Easy to install with simple tools in just minutes. No special tools are required for installation.
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- 【Compatibility】: Fit most GM models with 4 cores (also called 4 rows) radiator mountings between 1968-1981 such as: 1968-1973 Chevy
Chevelle; 1968-1976 Chevy
Impala; 1968-1981 Chevy
El Camino; 1969-1979 Chevy
Nova; 1970-1981 Chevy
Camaro; 1971-1977 GMC Sprint; 1971-1977 Pontiac
Ventura; 1973-1975 Buick
Apollo; 1973-1979 Oldsmobile
Omega; 1975-1979 Buick
Skylark; 1978-1981 Chevy
Malibu; 1978-1981 GMC Caballero - 【Package includes】: 4pcs New Upper & Lower Radiator Insulator Pads
- 【Interchange OE Part Numbers】 6264100, 4012-326-682S, GMK4012326682S, 9799503. Please check the part number or confirm if your factory radiator is 3 core or 4 core before purchasing
- 【Material】: Rubber Pads With Metal Inserts To Enhance Strength and Stability
- 【Installation Type】: Direct Replacement. Upper pads are installed between the tank and the top panel and the lower pads are installed between the radiator tank and the lower brackets.
- Genuine Oem:Yes, Category 2:Cooling, Superseded Part Number:13300486, Part Ref# On Diagram:ONLY PART REFERENCE #4 ON THE DIAGRAM IS
- Brand:GM, Fitment Type:Direct Replacement, Other Part Number:13300486, Category 1:Cooling System
- Manufacturer Part Number:13337826, Category 3:Radiator & Components, Item Name:Radiator Lower Bracket, Placement On Vehicle:Lower
- Radiator Mount Bushing Bracket's OE Number: Upper Left: 23336339, Upper Right: 23336340. for Chevrolet
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LaCrosse is Lower. - Radiator Mount's Fitment: for Chevrolet
Malibu L 2016-2021 1.5L L4 - Gas , for Chevrolet
Malibu RS 2019-2022 1.5L L4 - Gas, for Chevrolet
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LaCrosse (submodel: Base, Essence, Preferred, Premium) 2017-2019 - Function of Radiator Mounting Bracket: The radiator bracket is used to securely attach the existing radiator to the tank. Ensures the stable positioning of the radiator support bracket for enhanced overall performance.Made of Quality plastic, sturdy and durable. size, exact match, direct replacement use.
- To install Radiator Mounting Bracket: 1. Positioning: Choose a suitable location to install the support bracket on a sturdy and level surface near the water tank.2. Marking: Use a pencil or marker to mark the positions where the bracket will be fixed to the wall or floor. 3. Attaching the Bracket: Securely attach the support bracket to the wall or floor using screws or bolts. Make sure it is firmly fixed in place.
- Package Included: Pair x Radiator Mounting Bracket. Please confirm your car model and OE number before purchasing. If you do not understand the installation, you can search for related operation videos to help.
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