Interior Trim
Yes - GM released a TSB on this problem and will fix it if its still under warranty. The solution was use a self-tapping screw to secure the plastic behind the speaker grille.
If interested, let me know and I think I should be able to provide the TSB and install instructions. (Don't have them with me now.)
If interested, let me know and I think I should be able to provide the TSB and install instructions. (Don't have them with me now.)
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Verdad Gallardo Here's the TSB details:
Bulletin #: 0008110004
Sequence #: 616357
Date: 10/01/2000
Component Name: 162000 structure:body
Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit rear quarter trim gaps to the b-pillar.
I threw out my instructions way back when, but (if I recall correctly) they come with the two needed screws in a "repair" kit, which you can still get from GM for around $5 - part # 11519838. If you don't want to spring the $5, they are #8, 1/2 inch long pan head sheet metal screws. The ones that come from GM have alternating threads - one thick and one thin.
The problem seems to be caused when the panels age and shrink a bit. (See the door crack issue also.) When this happens, the Velcro pad under the speaker hole can't keep the panel in place.
The repair screw goes through a speaker grille fastening point, just above this velcro pad.
Since the plastic piece involved is thin and fragile, I highly recommend drilling a hole vs. using a self-tapping screw. You should also make sure the panel has engaged the velcro and is in the right place before you drill. If you are off by a small bit, the panel will be off.
Bulletin #: 0008110004
Sequence #: 616357
Date: 10/01/2000
Component Name: 162000 structure:body
Summary: Some vehicles may exhibit rear quarter trim gaps to the b-pillar.
I threw out my instructions way back when, but (if I recall correctly) they come with the two needed screws in a "repair" kit, which you can still get from GM for around $5 - part # 11519838. If you don't want to spring the $5, they are #8, 1/2 inch long pan head sheet metal screws. The ones that come from GM have alternating threads - one thick and one thin.
The problem seems to be caused when the panels age and shrink a bit. (See the door crack issue also.) When this happens, the Velcro pad under the speaker hole can't keep the panel in place.
The repair screw goes through a speaker grille fastening point, just above this velcro pad.
Since the plastic piece involved is thin and fragile, I highly recommend drilling a hole vs. using a self-tapping screw. You should also make sure the panel has engaged the velcro and is in the right place before you drill. If you are off by a small bit, the panel will be off.
