NHTSA ID Number: 10222838
Manufacturer Communication Number: 22-NA-194
Summary
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of a wet headliner, and/or carpet on the driver side of the vehicle, waterleak at front roof ditch, A-pillar area.
Condition
Some customers may comment on seeing a wet headliner, and/or carpet on the driver side of the vehicle.
Cause
The cause of the condition may be that roll on sealer applied along the roof ditch near the A-pillar may have voids within the sealer, allowing for a water leak into the vehicle.
Correction
Inspect driver front roof ditch area near the A-pillar for voids in the sealer and repair following the steps in the Service Procure below.
Parts Information
Description | Part Number |
Kent Automotive High-Tech™ Clear Seam Sealer | P10200 |
Wurth Euroseal Gel Clear (5 oz/148 ml) | 18920104 |
PAINT, TOUCHUP TUBE | See EPC |
3 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 4500HD | 2022 |
CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 5500HD | 2022 |
CHEVROLET | SILVERADO 6500HD | 2022 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: 22-NA-194
Date: October, 2022
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10222838
MC-10222838-0001
- SINGLE COMPONENT FORMULA: Adheres well to bare metal, primed metal and painted surfaces
- MOISTURE CURING PROPERTY: Provides excellent performance in high heat and humidity environments
- NON-SHRINKING, NON-CRACKING: Remains flexible and offers superior results to solvent-based sealers
- QUICK PAINTABILITY: Allows painting after 30-45 minutes
- THICK CONSISTENCY: Fills large voids and can be smoothed to a featheredge or brushed
- For professional use only – not for retail sale
- Fast curing and skins over quickly—can be painted 60 minutes after application
- Can be used for all sealing and adhesive applications with a standard caulking gun in both vertical and horizontal joints
- Flexible, non-staining, and non-sagging product that will not crack or shrink
- EASY APPLICATIONS: Brushable and paintable consistency
- HIGH ADHESION: Works on both bare metal and painted surfaces
- FAST SKINNING: Starts in about 10 to 15 minutes
- STAYS IN PLACE: Less likely to drip, sag or run out of gaps being sealed
- NON-STAINING: For all-purpose autobody joint and seam sealing
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- Packaging may vary
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- Use it on various outdoor fabrics including nylon, polyester, and canvas; previously known as Seam Sure
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- Treat gear using the included applicator brush to make application quick and easy
- Packaging may vary
- Brushable Seam Sealer is fast drying and designed exclusively for automotive uses.
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- Seals Cracks, Crevices And Body Seams, Plus Waterproofs And Insulates
- Flexible - Will Not Shrink, Harden Or Crack
- Seals Cracks, Crevices And Body Seams
- For Firewalls, Floor Pans, Trunk Seams, Fender Extensions, Taillight Openings
- Paintable In 30 Minutes
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Copyright 2022 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Service Bulletin Bulletin No.: 22-NA-194 Date: October, 2022 TECHNICAL Subject: Wet Headliner and/or Carpet on the Driver Side of the Vehicle, Waterleak at Front Roof Ditch, A-pillar Area Brand: Model: Model Year: Date Breakpoint: Engine: Transmission: from to from to Chevrolet Silverado MD 4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD 2022 2022 March 28, 2022 July 22, 2022 All All Involved Region or Country United States Additional Options (RPOs) Condition Some customers may comment on seeing a wet headliner, and/or carpet on the driver side of the vehicle. Cause 6161345 The cause of the condition may be that roll on sealer applied along the roof ditch near the A-pillar may have voids within the sealer, allowing for a water leak into the vehicle. Correction Inspect driver front roof ditch area near the A-pillar for voids in the sealer and repair following the steps in the Service Procure below. Page 2 October, 2022 Bulletin No.: 22-NA-194 Service Procedure Important: Service agents must comply with all International, Federal, State, Provincial, and/or Local laws applicable to the activities it performs under this bulletin, including but not limited to handling, deploying, preparing, classifying, packaging, marking, labeling, and shipping dangerous goods. In the event of a conflict between the procedures set forth in this bulletin and the laws that apply to your dealership, you must follow those applicable laws. 1. Mix a small amount of Kent® High-Tech Seam Sealer Clear P10200, or Wurth Euroseal Gel Clear 18920104, or equivalent WITH the proper touch-up paint color. 2. Avoiding excess sealer build up within the ditch, work a small amount of the sealer into the hole with a gloved finger. 3. Wipe away any excess sealer with a light amount of solvent on a rag or paper towel. The solvent will help the sealer flow into the hole/crack. 4. Clean and dry any wet trim. Refer to Floor Carpet Drying in SI. Parts Information * We believe this source and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such products/materials. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for, or assume any responsibility for the products or material from this firm or for any such items that may be available from other sources. Contact Kent Automotive at 1-888-YES-KENTor online at www.kent-automotive.com. Contact Wurth though website www.wurthusa.com, by e-mail at www.customer.service@wurthusa.com, or by calling 1-800-987-8487. Causal Part Description Part Number Material Allowance N/A Kent Automotive High-Tech™ Clear Seam Sealer P10200 $3.80 Wurth Euroseal Gel Clear (5 oz/ 148 ml)* 18920104 PAINT, TOUCHUP TUBE See EPC N/A Warranty Information For vehicles repaired under the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage (Canada Base Warranty coverage), use the following labor operation. Reference the Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage information. Labor Operation Description Labor Time 0588698* Apply Sealer at Driver Side Roof Ditch, A-pillar Area 0.3 hr *This is a unique Labor Operation for bulletin use only. Version 1 Modified Released September 29, 2022 GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a “do-it-yourselfer”. They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION
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