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
| Description | Part Number | Qty |
| Front Spring Upper Spacer | 19317867 | 2 |
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Bulletin No.: 15-NA-088 Date: Dec-2015 Subject: Clunk, Popping or Bumping Noise Heard When Turning Steering Wheel Brand: Model: Model Year: VIN: Engine
: Transmission: from to from to Chevrolet City Express 2015 2015 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. Service Procedure: 1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation procedure in SI. 2. Disassemble the strut assembly. Refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement procedure in SI. 3. Reassemble the strut assembly with the spacer as shown in the illustrations below. 4. Install the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation procedure in SI. 1 Direction of Spacer Installation 1. Strut mount bearing 2. Spacer’s inside lip faces away from strut mount bearing 2 Parts Information Description Part Number Qty Front Spring Upper Spacer 19317867 2 Warranty Information Labor Operation Description Labor Time 8080208* Front Strut Spacer Installation 1.8 hrs This is an unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only. Version 1 Modified
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1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| CHEVROLET | CITY EXPRESS | 2015 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Bulletin No.: 15-NA-088
Date: Dec-2015
MC-10201121-9999.pdf 410.808KB
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