PIT5072C
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: PIT5072C
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that after opening the power liftgate, it will not stay in the full open position and may drift down a few inches before coming to a rest. Tech
Models from 2012
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Bulletin No.: PIT5072C Date: Oct-2012 Subject: Power Liftgate Does Not Stay Fully Open Or Drifts Down A Few Inches Models: 2010 - 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 2010 - 2012 GMC Terrain This PI was superseded to update Labor Op and Part Numbers. Please discard PIT5072B. The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI. Condition/Concern A customer may comment that after opening the power liftgate it will not stay in the full open position and may drift down a few inches then stop. Recommendation/Instructions This may be caused by the incorrect strut mounting brackets installed on the vehicle. Check on the liftgate mounting brackets for a letter P or M stamped on the bracket. P is for power liftgate and M is for Manual liftgate. If Manual strut mount brackets are found on the vehicle replace with the correct bracket(s) for power liftgate. The picture above is an example of the correct brackets for a power liftgate Parts Information Part Number Description 20800141 BRACKET, L/GATE STRUT (Right Body Side) 20942418 BRACKET, L/GATE STRUT (Left Body Side) 1 excel sheet Warranty Information Labor Operation Description Labor Time B5933 Liftgate Strut Replacement Use Published Labor Operation Time For vehicles repaired under warranty use: Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed. GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION 2