Body, doors and interiorModel years 1999–2003Manufacturer
Center console lid hard to open or close (lubricate the latch)
Bulletin 02-08-49-007 lists 1999-2003 GMC Yukon, XL with split front seats (RPO AE7); the article is worded by class: 1999-2003 Chevrolet and GMC fullsize pickups and utilities with a center console.
FaultCrate・Center console lid hard to open or close (lubricate the latch)
According to bulletin 02-08-49-007, this may be caused by insufficient lubrication on the latch.
What to do
- Open and close the console lid several times to verify proper operation of the latch.
- If the lid will not open, depress the center console latch handle button and give the top of the lid a sharp rap with the hand.
- Apply a small amount of GM Dri Slide Lubricant 1052948 (992926 in Canada) to the center console latch through the opening in the latch trim plate, operating the latch while spraying to work the lubricant into the mechanism.
Caution
- Do not replace parts in an attempt to repair this condition.
Applies to
- Applies to 1999-2003 Chevrolet and GMC fullsize pickups and utilities with a center console: owners may comment that the lid is hard to open or close.
- Bulletin 02-08-49-007, center console lid hard to open or close, lists 1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, Yukon, XL with split front seats (RPO AE7).
See the evidence (2 documents, 7 passages)
| Document | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|
| [1]GM TechLink, September 2003 ↗ | ManufacturerGeneral Motors | 2003-09-01 |
| [2]GM TechLink, November 2002 ↗ | ManufacturerGeneral Motors | 2002-11-01 |
Applies toApplies to 1999-2003 Chevrolet and GMC fullsize pickups and utilities with a center console: owners may comment that the lid is hard to open or close.
Owners of some 1999-2003 Chevrolet and GMC fullsize pickups and utilities with a center console may comment that the lid is hard to open or close.— [1]
Applies toBulletin 02-08-49-007, center console lid hard to open or close, lists 1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, Yukon, XL with split front seats (RPO AE7).
02-08-49-007; Center Console Lid Hard to Open or Close (Lubricate Center Console Lid Latch); 1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, Yukon, XL with Split Front Seats (RPO AE7)— [2]
Why it happensAccording to bulletin 02-08-49-007, this may be caused by insufficient lubrication on the latch.
According to bulletin 02-08-49-007, this may be caused by insufficient lubrication on the latch.— [1]
RepairIf the lid will not open, depress the center console latch handle button and give the top of the lid a sharp rap with the hand.
TIP: If the lid will not open, depress the center console latch handle button and give the top of the center console lid a sharp rap with your hand.— [1]
How to confirmOpen and close the console lid several times to verify proper operation of the latch.
Open and close the console lid several times to verify the proper operation of the latch.— [1]
RepairApply a small amount of GM Dri Slide Lubricant 1052948 (992926 in Canada) to the center console latch through the opening in the latch trim plate, operating the latch while spraying to work the lubricant into the mechanism.
Apply a small amount of GM Dri Slide® Lubricant 1052948 (992926 in Canada) to the center console latch, through the opening in the latch trim plate (fig. 9) . Operate the latch while spraying to work the lubricant into the mechanism.— [1]
CautionDo not replace parts in an attempt to repair this condition.
TIP: Do not replace parts in an attempt to repair this condition.— [1]
Put together by FaultCrate from public records and technical documents. The cause and the repair are for the workshop to decide with the vehicle in front of it. Counts are records, not failure rates.
List the records (2 that can be opened)
Records whose recall number, document number or text matches. Each line says why it matched.
- Center console lid hard to open or close: lubricate the latchManufacturer communication 2003-09-01・document number matches
- Center console lid hard to open or close (bulletin 02-08-49-007)Manufacturer communication 2002-11-01・document number matches