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Source reference 10133087

Manufacturer communication — 2006 GMC YUKON DENALI XL

Fitment confirmedReporter type: ManufacturerVISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Relation to the target vehicle

  • The source's vehicle field includes the trim.
Model year
Match 2006 — Source vehicle field
Model
Match YUKON DENALI XL — Source vehicle field
Trim
Match Denali — Source vehicle field

What the manufacturer’s document says

PI0754A ・ normal characteristic (no repair) ・ for GM vehicles in general

Applies to

  • Applies to 2014 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks.

    the passage
    Models: 2014 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks

Fault

  • Spots show on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in sunlight, and look stronger through polarized glasses or sunglasses.

    the passage
    Some customers may comment on spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight. When wearing polarized glasses/sunglasses, these spots may be more magnified.

Finding the cause

Possible causes

  • The spots are "quench marks", an unintentional side effect of the glass tempering process.

    the passage
    The spots are due to the manufacturing process and are “quench marks” in the glass. Quench marks are an unintentional side effect of the tempering process.

Correction

Caution

  • This is a normal condition of tempered glass; explain that to the customer.

    the passage
    Technicians should explain to the customer that this is a normal condition and part of the manufacturing process for tempered glass.
  • The marks are not seen on front windshields or laminated side glass.

    the passage
    Note: This will not be seen on front windshields or laminated side glass.

What is needed

Parts and materials
Not stated
Labor time
Not stated
Special tools
Not stated
Scan tool
Not stated

Only what the technical documents state. "Not stated" does not mean not needed.

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Stated content

  1. Communication summary

    本予備通知は、偏光サングラスを着用した際、ガラスに表示される跡は正常であり、この理由でガラスを交換しないことを説明するものである。 Machine translation (unreviewed)

    This preliminary bulletin explains the marks in the glass are normal when wearing polarized sunglasses and do not replace any glass for this reason.
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Source

Source
NHTSA Manufacturer Communications
Source reference
10133087
Received by source
2018-04-16
Incident date
Unknown

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