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Bulletin No.: PI1243A


Service Bulletin Date: June, 2014

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Subject: Rattle or Popping Noise Heard in Rear Hatch Area

Models: 2011-2014 Chevrolet Volt

This PI has been revised to update the Parts Information. Please discard PI1243.

Condition/Concern
Some customers may comment on a rattle or popping noise heard in the rear hatch area.
This condition may be due to the lower liftgate bumpers rattling in the threads of the bumper housing or the housing
rubbing on the metal hatch frame.
Recommendation/Instructions

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Inspect to see if both rear bumpers have dimples on the thread as shown above. If no dimples are present, replace
both RH and LH liftgate bumpers. Use BRS tape to make a gasket that will fit around the housing of the bumper
before installation, following the procedure listed below:
1. Cut 2 pieces of BRS tape 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inch (38 x 38 mm) and turn over so the paper side is up.

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2. Use a 1 inch socket to trace the O.D (2) and a 3/4 inch socket to trace the I.D (1) as shown in the illustration
above.

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3. Cut the gaskets out and peel the backing off. Place the adhesive side around the housing as shown in the
illustrations above.
4. Install the new liftgate bumpers.
Parts Information
For the BRS Tape, contact Kent Automotive at 1-888-YES-KENT or online at www.kent-automotive.com.

Part Number Description Qty Material


Allowance
22936953 BUMPER ASM-L/GATE ADJ 2 -
KT13296* BRS TAPE (8 in x 10 in (203 mm x 254 mm)) - $0.38 (per
vehicle) (U.S.)
$0.42 (per
vehicle)
(Canada)
*There is enough material to do approximately 24 vehicles. Store the remaining material for future use.

Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage (Canada Base Warranty coverage), use the following
labor operation. Reference the Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage
information.

Labor Operation Description Labor Time


2080288* Make and Install Both Gaskets and Liftgate Bumpers 0.6 hr
*This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.

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