NHTSA ID Number: 10082864
Manufacturer Communication Number: PI0341E
Summary
This Preliminary Informational Bulletin Adds 2015 – 2017 My’s To Repair Information For A Customer Concern That Front Sunroof Sunshade Will Not Latch In The Closed Position.
This preliminary informational bulletin is a revision of PI0341C to add Condition/Concern #2.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a revision of PI0341B to add model years and update Warranty Information.
This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for the replacement of the sunroof sunshade stricker for the conditions of Front Sunroof Sunshade Will Not Latch or is Difficult to Latch in the Closed Position
25 Affected Products
Vehicles
Parts
| 4 mm (5/32 inch) Aluminum Blind Rivet with Grip Range between 1.19–6.35 mm (3/64–1/4 inch) | 2 | Kent Automotive Part # 1980 or Equivalent |
| Sunroof Sunshade Striker* | 1 | 22791456 |
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Bulletin No.: PI0341E
Date: 29-Aug-2016
| Subject: | Front Sunroof Sunshade Will Not Latch or is Difficult to Latch in the Closed Position |
| Models: | 2010-2017 Buick Enclave |
| 2010-2017 Chevrolet Traverse |
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| 2010-2016 GMC Acadia | |
| 2017 GMC Acadia Limited | |
| 2010 Saturn OUTLOOK |
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| Equipped with Sunroof RPO C3U | |
| and Built After August 1, 2009 | |
| Attention: | This PI also applies to any of the above models that may be Export from North America vehicles. |
This PI has been revised to add the 2015-2017 Model Years. Please discard PI0341D.
Condition/Concern #1
Some customers may comment that the front sunroof sunshade will not latch in the closed position.
The molded-in sunroof sunshade striker on the sunroof module may be broken.
Recommendation/Instructions #1
Replace the front sunroof sunshade striker with the service replacement striker by riveting it to the sunroof module assembly.
- Check that the sunroof sunshade striker fits into where the broken striker was by placing the sunroof sunshade striker under the bottom of the front rail. File to fit if necessary.
- Place the sunroof sunshade striker on the top surface of the front rail to locate the holes. Mark the hole locations.
Important: When drilling holes, be careful not to drill through the headliner.
- Drill two 4.5 mm holes.
- Place the sunroof sunshade striker on the bottom surface of the front rail and align the holes.
- Install rivets from the top side to secure the sunroof sunshade striker in place.
- Verify striker operation.
Condition/Concern #2
Some customers may comment that the front sunroof sunshade is difficult to latch in the closed position.
The front rail of the sunroof module may sag due to high ambient temperatures causing the sunshade striker to sit lower. This is more prevalent on dark colored vehicles when parked in direct sunlight for an extended period of time.
Recommendation/Instructions #2
Remove the existing molded-in sunroof sunshade striker and install the service replacement striker by riveting it to the sunroof module assembly.
Important: When removing the striker, be careful not to cut/damage the headliner.
- Remove the existing sunshade striker using a Dremel or similar tool.
- Place the sunroof sunshade striker on the top surface of the front rail to locate the holes. Mark the hole locations.
Important: When drilling holes, be careful not to drill through the headliner.
- Drill two 4.5 mm holes.
- Place the sunroof sunshade striker on the top surface of the front rail and align the holes.
- Install rivets from the bottom side to secure the sunroof sunshade striker in place.
- Verify striker operation.
Parts Information
| Part Number | Description | Qty |
| Kent Automotive Part # 1980 or Equivalent | 4 mm (5/32 inch) Aluminum Blind Rivet with Grip Range between 1.19–6.35 mm (3/64–1/4 inch) | 2 |
| 22791456 | Sunroof Sunshade Striker* | 1 |
*Due to a limited supply of this part, please DO NOT order for dealer stock.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
| 6080008* | Sunroof Sunshade Striker Replacement | 0.3 hr |
| *This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only. | ||
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Bulletin No.: PI0341E
Date: 29-Aug-2016
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Bulletin No.: PI0341D
Date: Jun-2013
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Bulletin No.: PI0341C
Date: May-2013
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Bulletin No.: PI0341B
Date: Jan-2013
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Bulletin No.: PI0341B
Date: January, 2013
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Bulletin No.: PI0341A
Date: Oct-2012
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Bulletin No.: PI0341A
Date: Oct-2012
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Bulletin No.: PI0341A
Date: October, 2012
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