GM Pauses Gross sales of Some Vans To Repair Roof Defect

Basic Motors has ordered dealerships to halt gross sales of about 3,000 full-size pickup vans whereas it corrects a defect that has brought on some roof panels to separate.

A Chevrolet spokesperson instructed business publication Automotive Information that the order impacts some, however not all, 2024 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vans.

Sellers nonetheless have many of the vans, however consumers have already pushed some dwelling.

You received’t see the break up by yourself truck. It’s hidden beneath a plastic strip. House owners would possibly turn out to be conscious of it if the roof leaks when moist.

GMTrucks.com has revealed a service bulletin reportedly despatched to dealerships explaining the right way to repair the issue. It instructs sellers to take away the plastic molding on the roof above the passengers’ aspect doorways and examine to see if the welded metallic joint that the molding hides has begun to separate.

In that case, the directions inform them to MIG weld the part, repaint it, and apply a seam sealer to the underside earlier than changing the headliner. “A correct restore must be unidentifiable,” the doc reads.

The corporate hasn’t filed a proper security recall with the federal authorities. However warranties ought to cowl the work for individuals who have purchased a truck with the issue.

GM is aware of which particular autos might have the defect and can contact these homeowners, AN reviews. “Prospects with affected Silverados or Sierras are being instructed to contact a dealership to schedule a restore.”