Service Update
16179 Missing Welds at Front Right Side Lower Wheelhouse
Reference Number:
Attention:

Release Date:
Revision:

N162076610

January 2017
00

This service update includes vehicles in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the
dealership for any reason. This bulletin will expire at the end of the involved vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty period.

Make
Chevrolet

Model
Trax

Model Year
From
To
2017
2017

RPO

Description

Involved vehicles are marked “open” on the Investigate Vehicle History screen in GM Global Warranty Management
system. This site should always be checked to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections
and/or repairs.
Condition
Correction

Certain 2017 model year Chevrolet Trax vehicles were built with 2 missing welds at the front, right side,
lower area of the wheelhouse. There may be a potential for squeaks and rattles to develop.
Inspect for missing spot welds and install rivets if necessary.

Parts
Quantity
2
As Req’d

Part Name
Rivet
Sealant, RTV Silicone

Part No.
11561334
88864346
(US)
88861418
(Canada)

Note: Parts on this bulletin may be sold in package quantities. Part 11561334 is sold in a package quantity of 5 and
parts 88864346 & 88861418 are in a package quantity of 6.
Reminder: Parts may be removed from Retail Inventory Management (RIM). Dealers should review the affected parts
to confirm RIM managed status.
Warranty Information
Labor
Operation
9102862
*

Description
Inspect for Missing Spot Welds
ADD: Install Rivets, Includes Corrosion Protection Steps

Labor
Time
0.3
0.4

Trans.
Type
ZFAT

Net
Item
N/A
*

The amount identified in “Net Item” should represent the actual sum total of the current GMCCA Dealer net price for
catalyzed primer and RTV sealer needed to perform the required repairs, not to exceed $9.00 USD, not to exceed
$13.00 CAD.

Service Procedure
NOTE: The spot welds are painted black in the following photos for identification purposes. The spot welds on the vehicle
are body colored.
1.

Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Chevrolet) in SI.

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2.

Locate the reinforcement in the rear of the wheelhouse area. There are five spot welds connecting the reinforcement
to the front of dash panel (1).

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3.

Inspect the brace and verify that the two lower spot welds are present (2).


If the 2 lower spot welds are present, no further action is required. Reinstall the wheelhouse liner. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Chevrolet) in SI.



If the 2 lower spot welds are not present, proceed to step # 4.

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4.

Mark two drill locations as shown. Center the drill locations in the depression stamped into the brace.

NOTE: A drill stop is strongly recommended.
5.

Place a drill stop or masking tape at a depth of 10mm on to a 6.8mm drill bit.

6.

Drill two 6.8 mm holes. Use care to not drill into the floor insulator inside the vehicle.

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7.

* Prepare a small portion of catalyzed primer in a mixing cup.

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8.

Dip the tip of the rivets into the primer.

9.

Using an appropriate rivet gun, install the two rivets.

10. Clean any primer squeeze out from the repair area.
11. Apply RTV sealer P/N 88864346/88861418 (or equivalent), on and around each of the rivet heads after installation.
12. Reinstall the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Chevrolet) in SI.
*

Refer to the 2016 GM Approved Refinish Materials booklet (GMW-15406) for specific products. To access the booklet,
go to www.genuinegmparts.com. Click on Collision Repair. From this page, Click on Paint Shop. Select 2014 GM

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Approved Refinish Materials. In Canada, the GM Approved Refinish Materials Booklet is also available in GM
GlobalConnect by choosing LIBRARY, SERVICE and then PAINT SHOP.
Dealer Responsibility
Whenever a vehicle subject to this service update enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your facility for service in the
future, and the vehicle is still covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, you must take the steps necessary to be
sure the service update correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
All new, used, GM Certified Used, courtesy transportation vehicles, dealer shuttle vehicles, etc. in dealers' possession
and subject to this bulletin must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this bulletin before customers
take possession of these vehicles. Involved vehicles must be held and not delivered to customers, dealer-traded,
released to auction, used for demonstration, or any other purpose.
All GM Certified Used vehicles currently in the dealers’ inventory within the Certified Pre-Owned Inventory System
(CPOIS) will be de-certified and must be held and remedied per the service procedure in this bulletin. Upon submitting
an accepted/paid warranty transaction in the Global Warranty Management (GWM) system, the vehicle can be re-certified
for sale within the CPOIS system, or once again be used in the CTP program.

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of
conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained
technicians have the tools, equipment, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT
assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your dealer for information on whether your
vehicle may benefit from the information.

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GLOBAL SAFETY FIELD INVESTIGATIONS
DCS4311
URGENT - DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY
Date:

January 13, 2017

Subject: 16179 - Service Update
Missing Welds at Front Right Side Lower Wheelhouse
Models: 2017 Chevrolet Trax
To:

All General Motors Dealers

General Motors is releasing Service Update 16179 today. The total number of
U.S. vehicles involved is 155. Please see the attached bulletin for details.
Global Warranty Management (GWM)
The Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) screen in the GWM system will be updated
January 14, 2016. A list of involved vehicles in dealer new inventory is attached to this
message. Please hold all warranty transactions until the VIN appears in IVH.
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