Water Leak on Driver and/or Passenger Side Floor – 2014-2015 Chevrolet Malibu

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Bulletin No.: PI1464
Date: Apr-2015
Subject: Water Leak on Driver and/or Passenger Side Floor Models: 2014-2015 Chevrolet Malibu
Built at Fairfax (VIN Code F) and Prior to VIN Breakpoint FF262445 Attention: This PI also applies to any of the above models that may be Israel Export vehicles. Condition/Concern
Some customers may comment on a musty odor inside the driver/passenger compartment and/or water leak near the front dash of the vehicle. This most likely would have occurred after a heavy rain period or going through a car wash.
This may be caused by a void in the sealer that could allow water to pass from the body structure into the driver/passenger compartment area. Recommendation/Instructions
If the above condition exists, follow the procedure below.
1. Perform normal waterleak test procedures. Refer to Waterleak Test Preparation in SI.
2. If the cause of the leak cannot be determined, remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in SI.
3. With the air inlet panel removed, visually inspect for voids in the body sealer on the affected side in areas illustrated above.
4. If there are voids found in the body sealer, apply high tech clear seam sealer, Kent Industries P/N P10200*, to the affected areas.
5. After all voids are filled, perform a waterleak test to verify the condition is corrected. Refer to Waterleak Test Preparation in SI.
* 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.
Parts Information
This product is currently available from Kent Industries (1-888-YES-KENT).
1 Part Number Description P10200* HIGH – TECH CLEAR-SEAM SEALER *There is enough material to perform multiple vehicles. Store the remaining material for future use. 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 2080518* Apply Seam Sealer to Body Sealer Voids 1.1 hrs *This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide. 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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