Seats (Rear) - Squeaks/Rattles

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Number: 91-306-10

Section: 10

Date: MAY 1991

Corporate Bulletin No.: 131023R


Subject: REAR BUCKET SEATS SQUEAK, RATTLE AND SEAT BACK LOOSENESS


Model and Year: 1990-91 U VAN


This bulletin addresses two areas of Squeak/Rattle conditions on the rear bucket seats. Both areas should be investigated as a possible source of noise on all rear bucket seats.

Conditions:

1. Rattle type noise with vehicle in motion and rear seats are not occupied and seat back is in upright position. The seat back may also have a "loose" feel when in the upright and locked position.

2. Squeak or chirp noise from rear leg latch plate and handle.

Cause:

FIG. 1:

1. Rubber bumper located on left side of seat at folding hinge (See Figure 1) missing or deteriorated.

2. Insufficient or lack of lubrication on latch plate.

Correction:

Remove rear seat from vehicle:

1. Install new bumper, P/N 12508731. (Figure 1)

FIG. 2:

2. Apply GM Lubriplate lubricant, P/N 1050109 or equivalent to both ends of latch plate on both sides of the seats. (Figure 2)

Part is currently available from GMSPO.


Labor Operation Number: T1733

Labor Time: 0.2 hour Per Seat

Trouble Code: 92