Wheels - Plastic Wheel Nut Covers Loose/Missing

Bulletin No.: 01-03-10-009A

Date: July 27, 2004

TECHNICAL
Subject:
Plastic Wheel Nut Covers Missing and/or Loose (Replace Missing Covers and Add Sealant to All Covers)

Models:
2005 and All Prior Passenger Cars (Except All Cadillac Models and Pontiac GTO)

with Plastic Wheel Nut Covers

Supercede:

This bulletin is being revised to add additional models years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-03-10-009.

Condition

Some customers may comment that the plastic wheel nut covers are missing and/or loose.

Correction
Important:
^ DO NOT USE a silicone-based adhesive.

^ Do not apply the *permatex(R) around the threads in a circular pattern.

^ Apply a single bead across the threads approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) in length, 5 mm (0.2 in) in height and 5 mm (0.2 in) in width.

Replace any missing plastic wheel nut covers with the appropriate covers and apply Permatex(R) # 2 Form A Gasket Sealant(R) to the threads of all the plastic wheel nut covers. Tighten finger tight plus a 1/4 turn with a hand wrench.

*We believe this source and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such material.

General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products from this firm or for any other such items which may be available from other sources.

Permatex(R) # 2 Form A Gasket Sealant(R) part numbers (available at your local parts supplier)
^ P/N 80009 (2A/2AR) - 44 ml (1.5 oz) tube boxed
^ P/N 80015 (2AR) - 44 ml (1.5 oz) tube carded
^ P/N 80010 (2B/2BR) - 89 ml (3 oz) tube boxed
^ P/N 80016 (2BR) - 89 ml (3 oz) tube carded
^ P/N 80011 (2C) - 325 ml (11 oz) tube boxed

After a tire rotation, etc., at least one or two seem to fall off, and a few more get stripped