Technical Service Bulletin 15289 — 2008 PONTIAC G8
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | 15289 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2008 PONTIAC G8 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
15289 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. ON SOME 2008-2009 MODEL YEAR PONTIAC G8 VEHICLES, THE BOOTS ON THE FRONT-LOWER-CONTROL-ARMS CAN BECOME RIGID IN COLD WEATHER, WHICH CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE JOINT AND CORRODE THE SURFACE OF THE BALL JOINT. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, A LOUD METALLIC RATTLE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES. DEALERS ARE TO INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS FOR FREE-PLAY AND REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS AS REQUIRED.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
Other TSBs for the 2008 PONTIAC G8
PIC4869A
WHEELS
SB-15289
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
PIP5216
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12-08-64-004A
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
11-06-02-001A
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
09-01-39-007C
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
10-06-01-008J
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
09-01-39-007B
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
10-03-09-001B
SUSPENSION
SB-10283
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP