1998 Corvette Convertible: Service Bulletin: Tonneau Cover Makes Noise When Going Over Bumps

Subject: TONNEAU COVER MAKES NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS (INSTALL TAPE)
Source: Chevrolet Dealer Technical Service Bulletin
Number: 83-15-06 - (04/22/1998)
Models: 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

Condition:

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE TONNEAU COVER MAKES NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, WITH TOP IN THE UP POSITION.

Cause:

THIS SITUATION MAY BE CAUSED BY THE RUBBER STOP BUMPERS HAVING A STICK/SLIP CONDITION TO THE TONNEAU COVER.

Correction:

1. CLEAN TONNEAU COVER IN THE AREA SHOWN (FIGURE 1) WITH A GENERAL PURPOSE CLEANER.

2. INSTALL A PIECE OF 3M(R) SCOTCH SQUEAK REDUCTION TAPE (P/N 06356), OR EQUIVALENT, TO THE TONNEAU COVER.

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 equipment, tools, 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 GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.

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