Clunk, Popping or Bumping Noise Heard When Turning Steering Wheel – 2015 Chevrolet City Express

NHTSA ID Number: 10201121

Manufacturer Communication Number: 15-NA-088

 

Summary

Clunking, Popping or Bumping Noise Heard When Turning Steering Wheel

 

 


Condition

Some customers may comment on a clunking, popping or bumping noise heard from the front end when turning the steering wheel.

After further inspection, it will reveal that the noise is coming from one of the front struts.

 

Correction

Install a spacer in both the right and left front strut assemblies.

 

Parts Information

DescriptionPart NumberQty
Front Spring Upper Spacer193178672

 



1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
CHEVROLETCITY EXPRESS2015

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Bulletin No.: 15-NA-088
Date: Dec-2015

MC-10201121-9999.pdf 410.808KB

 


 

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