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Squeaky Outside Door Handle (Grease U-Channel of Handle)

Subject:Squeaky Outside Door Handle (Grease U-Channel of Handle)

Models:2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT, Escalade ESV
2007-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe
2007-2008 GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL


Condition

Some customers may comment on a squeak noise coming from the door handle as the handle is actuated.

Cause

This condition may be caused by the pin and the inside of pawl surface making contact with each other, resulting in a squeak noise.

Correction

DO NOT REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE.


    Object Number: 2132544 Size: SH
  1. Remove the fasteners to the door handle, leaving the rod to the latch attached.

    2. Object Number: 2132546 Size: SH

    Object Number: 2132548 Size: SH
  2. Apply a generous amount of dielectric silicone grease, P/N 12345579 (in Canada, 10953481), as shown in the graphics, into the U-channel of the handle between the pawl and the tower where the gray pin enters through the spring and the pawl.
  3. Cycle the handle at least 20 times to work the grease around the pin and to make sure that the squeak has been eliminated.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C9851*

Door Handle - Lube

0.3 hr

Add

To lube each additional handle

0.2 hr

* This labor operation number is for bulletin use only. This number will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.