NHTSA ID Number: 10116659
Manufacturer Communication Number: PIT5489C
Summary
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to repair vehicles with a rattle or clunk noise from the front of vehicle over bumps. Engineering has released a redesigned lower intermediate shaft for this noise concern. Replace the lower intermediate shaft with the new part number.
4 Affected Products
Vehicles
Parts
| Description | Qty | Part Number |
| Lower Intermediate Shaft | 1 | 84039333 |
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Bulletin No.: PIT5489C
Published date: 03/15/2017
Preliminary Information
PIT5489C Clunk Or Rattle Noise From Steering Over Bumps
Models
| Brand: | Model: | Model Years: | VIN: | Engine: | Transmissions: | |
| from | to | |||||
| Chevrolet | Colorado | 2015 – 2016 | SOP | Built Before April 30, 2016 | All | All |
| GMC | Canyon | 2015 – 2016 | SOP | Built Before April 30, 2016 | All | All |
Supersession Statement
This PI was superseded to add a break point date to the Models section, please discard all copies of PIT5489B.
Condition / Concern
The customer may state there is a rattle or clunk noise from the front of vehicle over bumps. The technician may isolate this noise to the lower steering intermediate shaft.
Recommendations / Instructions
Engineering has released a redesigned lower intermediate shaft for this noise concern. Replace the lower intermediate shaft with the part number listed below.
Parts Information
| Part Number | Description | Qty |
| 84039333 | Lower Intermediate Shaft | 1 |
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
| Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
| 7441280 | Replace Intermediate Shaft | Use Published Labor Time |
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Bulletin No.: PIT5489C
Published date: 03/15/2017
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Bulletin No.: PIT5489B
Date: Aug-2016
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Bulletin No.: PIT5489A
Date: Mar-2016
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Bulletin No.: PIT5489
Date: 14-Jan-2016
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