Liftgate Rattles Over Rough Roads – 2010-2016 Chevrolet Equinox & GMC Terrain

NHTSA ID Number: 10127239

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT4994E

 

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that have a rattle noise from the rear lift gate on rough roads. Technician will need to inspect the lift gate wedges by opening the lift gate, insert paper between the body side & lift-gate side wedges, and then close the lift gate. If the paper cannot be removed, grease lift-gate side wedges. If the paper can be removed, reset the wedges by loosen lift-gate side wedge center screw to allow center portion to “ratchet” along internal detents freely, pull center adjustment portion of lift-gate side wedges to full downward position, close lift-gate to full latch engagement then use power to close lift-gate system (if available), close manually on non-power lift gates and do not slam, open lift gate, and pull the center adjustment portion down one additional detent & torque screw 5.0 newton meters if wedge adjustment does not have enough travel for the one additional detent add washer under the two lift-gate side wedge attachments to shim as required. Now to inspect the lift gate wedges by opening the lift gate, insert paper between the body side & lift-gate side wedges, and then close the lift gate. If the paper cannot be removed, grease lift-gate side wedges. If the concern is still present adjust lift-gate latch striker.

 

14 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2010-2016
GMC TERRAIN 2010-2016

 


Condition/Concern

Rattle noise from the rear lift gate on rough roads.

This may be caused by either of the following:

1. Insufficient contact between lift gate wedges.

2. Latch contacting striker

Note: The lift gate struts will NOT cause the rattle noise when the lift gate is closed (even though they can be forced to rattle by hand when the lift gate is open).

 

Parts Information

Description QTY Part Number
Dielectric Silicone Grease (U.S. Dealers) 1 (1 oz) 12345579
ACDelco GM Original Equipment 10-4064 (12345579) Dielectric Grease - 1 oz
  • Non-corrosive and oxidation resistant for component protection
  • Electrically insulating for use with spark plugs
  • Water repellent for moisture protection
Dielectric Silicone Grease (Canada Dealers) 1 (29 mL) 10953481

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT4994E
Date: Sep-2015

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10127239

MC-10127239-9999.pdf 115.259KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10113251

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT4994D

 

Summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rattle noise from the rear lift gate on rough roads. Technician will need to inspect the lift gate wedges by opening the lift gate, insert paper between the body side & lift-gate side wedges, and then close the lift gate. If the paper cannot be removed, grease lift-gate side wedges. If the paper can be removed, reset the wedges by loosen lift-gate side wedge center screw to allow center portion to “ratchet” along internal detents freely, pull center adjustment portion of lift-gate side wedges to full downward position, close lift-gate to full latch engagement then use power to close lift-gate system (if available), close manually on non-power lift gates and do not slam, open lift gate, and pull the center adjustment portion down one additional detent & torque screw 5.0 newton meters if wedge adjustment does not have enough travel for the one additional detent add washer under the two lift-gate side wedge attachments to shim as required. Now to inspect the lift gate wedges by opening the lift gate, insert paper between the body side & lift-gate side wedges, and then close the lift gate. If the paper cannot be removed, grease lift-gate side wedges. If the concern is still present adjust lift-gate latch striker.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: PIT4994D
Date: Sep-2013

MC-10113251-9999.pdf 129.703KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10062889

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT4994D

 

Summary

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

 

1 Associated Document

Service Bulletin Document

Bulletin No.: PIT4994D
Date: September, 2013

SB-10062889-2273.pdf 70.839KB

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10062890

Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT4994C

 

Summary

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

 

1 Associated Document

Service Bulletin Document

Bulletin No.: PIT4994C
Date: June, 2013

SB-10062890-2273.pdf 342.584KB

 


 

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