Clunk or Rattle from Front of Vehicle on Bumps or Turns – 2017-2023 Cadillac Chevrolet GMC

NHTSA ID Number: 10224276

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5931A

Summary

This Preliminary information communicates that a vehicle may be encountered with a clunk or rattle from the front of the vehicle. The dealer technician is instructed to remove the cradle brace and see if the noise is gone. If the noise is gone with the brace removed the tech is instructed to reinstall the brace and torque it to specification.

 


Condition

A rattle or clunk type noise may be heard coming from the front of the vehicle. Often times the concern can be duplicated by driving over bumps or making turning maneuvers. It may sound like a strut, control arm or sway bar.

 

Cause

Cradle brace mounting

 


22 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
CADILLAC XT5 2020-2023
CHEVROLET BLAZER 2019-2023
CHEVROLET TRAVERSE 2018-2023
GMC ACADIA 2017-2023

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT5931A
Published date: 09/6/2022

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10224276

MC-10224276-9999.pdf 177.643KB

MC-10224276-9999

 


 

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