# Service bulletin 16\-NA\-146

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10081340
- Published by NHTSA: 2016\-10\-03
- Manufacturer's number: 16\-NA\-146
- Manufacturer's date: 2016\-05\-05
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE

## NHTSA's summary

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO INSPECT ALL FOUR OF THE LIFT GATE MOUNTING BRACKETS AND REPLACE BRACKETS IF NECESSARY TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN THAT AFTER OPENING THE POWER LIFT GATE, IT WILL NOT STAY IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION AND MAY DRIFT DOWN A FEW INCHES BEFORE COMING TO A REST CAUSED BY TO AN INCORRECT BALL STUD STRUT BRACKET BEING INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY.

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Body and frame

## Vehicles listed

- 2010 to 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
- 2010 to 2017 GMC TERRAIN

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2013071](/recalls/tc/2013071.md), 2013-03-05: Structure

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [05\-08\-51\-001L](/bulletins/11015382.md), 2025-03-08, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- [22\-NA\-244](/bulletins/11014238.md), 2025-02-12, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY. This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories \- Dealer\-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- [10\-08\-110\-001L](/bulletins/11014171.md), 2025-02-11, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- [21\-NA\-043](/bulletins/11011709.md), 2024-12-10, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY; WHEELS; ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES; UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold \(prepping\) to the customer.
- [22\-NA\-244](/bulletins/11010493.md), 2024-11-13, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY. This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories \- Dealer\-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- [23\-NA\-219](/bulletins/11009764.md), 2024-11-05, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER; STRUCTURE:BODY. This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- [22\-NA\-244](/bulletins/11000550.md), 2024-05-30, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; SERVICE BRAKES. This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories \- Dealer\-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- [PI0716A](/bulletins/10253615.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR. Road Debris \(Mud\) on Rocker Panel at Front Door Area.
- [PI0281K](/bulletins/10250244.md), 2024-02-14, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. This preliminary informational \(PI\) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- [14271](/bulletins/10248756.md), 2024-01-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Power Seat Height Adjuster Bolt

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