Some 2024 Traverse models may show low spots or dimples on the front and center portions of the hood. The low spots will only be noticeable when the hood is closed and latched. (Fig. 3)
The low spots or indents in the hood may be due to the position of the latch and hood bumpers. The hood latch and bumpers should be adjusted to remove the visible low spots.
Fig. 3
To confirm the hood has dimples with the hood closed and latch engaged, inspect the hood in daylight or natural light from several positions around the hood and fender area. Confirm the hood dimples disappear when the latch is released. If the hood dimples do not disappear with the latch released or are not in the spots identified above, the issue is not related to the latch and bumpers.
Adjust the hood latch up in 0.5 mm increments and adjust the 6 hood bumpers (Fig. 4) until the hood dimples are mitigated.
Fig. 4
Ensure all of the adjustable bumpers are making contact with the hood after each adjustment. Also make sure the latch bolts are torqued to the correct specification.
Once the adjustments are complete, check the alignment on the driver and passenger side. The gap from fender to hood at locations A and B should be 4.5 mm nominally with a +/– range of 0.75 mm. (Fig. 5) If the gap is not correct, adjust the hood latch down in 0.5 mm increments and readjust he hood bumpers until the gap is within specification.
Fig. 5
In addition, road test the vehicle at highway speeds to ensure that the hood does not flutter or rattle.
Refer to Bulletin #24-NA-126 for more information.
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