PIT5049A

File in Section:
Service Bulletin
Bulletin No.:
Date:
PIT5049A
September, 2012
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Subject:
Rattle Squeak Clunk Bump Noise From Front Suspension
Models:
2007 - 2013 Cadillac Escalade Models
2007 - 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2007 - 2013 GMC Sierra, Yukon and Yukon Denali Models
This PI was superseded to update model and model years. Please discard PIT5049.
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern:
Dealers may find that there is a rattle noise from the LF or the RF suspension and cannot isolate the source of the
concern.
Recommendation/Instructions:
If normal diagnostics do not lead to the source of the noise, inspect the opposite side shock/strut for the cause of the
concern. The noise may appear to be coming from the opposite side of the vehicle making is difficult to diagnose.
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.