GM 10309116 Fan Blade Warning Label Reproduction – English/French

Description

Restore the Original Cooling-Fan Safety Warning

This factory-style reproduction replaces a faded, damaged, peeling, or missing GM 10309116 fan-blade warning label. The bilingual English/French decal warns technicians and vehicle owners to keep their hands clear of the engine cooling fan because it can begin operating without warning.

GM reference 10309116 was used across a broad range of General Motors cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans. It also serves as the later service replacement for GM reference 10120010.

This listing includes one newly manufactured aftermarket reproduction made for GMT Central. It is not a genuine GM or New Old Stock label.

Verified Finished Dimensions

• Exact finished length: 3.47 inches / 88.1 mm
• Exact finished height: 1.25 inches / 31.8 mm
• Customer-facing approximate size: 3.5 × 1.25 inches
• Construction: supplied trim-to-fit

The reproduction may be printed with a small amount of material outside the finished edge to allow careful trimming. The final installed size should be approximately 88.1 × 31.8 mm.

Warning Message

The original-style label contains the following safety warning in English and French:

English: To help avoid personal injury, keep hands clear of fan. It can start at any time.

French: Attention aux doigts! Risque de blessures. Le ventilateur peut se mettre à tourner sans avertissement.

The label does not replace safe service procedures. Follow the applicable service manual and properly disable the cooling-fan system before placing hands, tools, clothing, or other objects near the fan.

Fitment Is Based on the Original Label

GM 10309116 has unusually broad service-catalog coverage. A vehicle appearing in the application list does not necessarily mean that every engine, trim, body style, or production date used this exact label.

Order this reproduction when at least one of the following is true:

• The surviving original label shows GM reference 10309116.
• The original or service documentation references superseded number 10120010 and the artwork matches.
• The English/French wording, warning icon, colors, dimensions, and layout match the original label.
• A vehicle-specific GM parts catalog lists 10309116 for the exact year, model, and engine configuration.

Part-number and artwork verification take precedence over the broad year-and-model list below. On older vehicles, 10309116 may be a later service replacement whose appearance differs slightly from the label originally installed during assembly.

Documented Junkyard Applications

The same 10309116 artwork was documented by GMT Central on vehicles from the following model families:

• Pontiac G6
• Pontiac Montana SV6
• Pontiac Grand Am
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo
• Chevrolet Impala
• Chevrolet Malibu
• Chevrolet Silverado
• Chevrolet Avalanche

Broad Catalog-Supported Application Reference

The following is a broad service-parts reference. Engine, body, market, and production-date exceptions may apply.

Some later GM dealer catalogs also associate 10309116 with selected 2012–2013 Avalanche, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, and Yukon XL applications. Those later vehicles should be treated as exact-part-number and exact-artwork match applications.

Product Details

• Quantity: one aftermarket reproduction label
• Original GM reference number: 10309116
• Superseded reference number: 10120010
• Label type: cooling-fan / fan-blade safety warning
• Languages: English and French
• Black background with white text and yellow caution header
• Finished size: approximately 3.47 × 1.25 inches
• Metric finished size: 88.1 × 31.8 mm
• Premium water-resistant vinyl
• Matte UV-protective laminate
• Protection against normal exposure to water, sunlight, and handling
• Waterproof permanent adhesive
• Easy-peel backing
• Supplied trim-to-fit

This listing includes the reproduction label only. It does not include a cooling fan, fan motor, fan shroud, radiator support, air deflector, wiring, relays, or installation tools.

Original Installation Location

The label is commonly installed on the upper radiator support, front crossmember, fan shroud, or radiator air deflector immediately ahead of the cooling fan. The exact position varies by vehicle.

Use the surviving original label, adhesive outline, vehicle-specific catalog illustration, or reference photography to confirm the proper location.

Trim-to-Fit Construction

The reproduction is intentionally supplied trim-to-fit. Complete all trimming while the protective backing remains attached.

Use sharp scissors or a precision craft knife, a straightedge, and a protected cutting surface. Trim carefully to the finished 88.1 × 31.8 mm dimensions before removing the backing.

Installation

1. Compare the reproduction with the original part number, artwork, wording, and dimensions.
2. Identify the vehicle’s original mounting location.
3. Test-fit the label before removing the backing.
4. Trim carefully while the backing remains attached.
5. Remove the damaged original and as much residual adhesive as practical.
6. Clean the mounting surface with a residue-free cleaner appropriate for the material.
7. Allow the surface to dry completely and cool before installation.
8. Peel back a small section of the backing and align the label.
9. Apply gradually from one side to the other while pressing outward to reduce trapped air.
10. Press firmly across the complete label, particularly around its edges.

Do not apply over dirt, grease, loose corrosion, flaking paint, or a heavily textured surface.

Shipping

Free shipping to all 50 U.S. states on all orders.

Most products ship within approximately 2–5 business days. Typical delivery is approximately 6–13 days from order placement, depending on production time, carrier, and destination. Tracking information is provided when available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the finished size really 3.5 × 1.25 inches?

The official finished specification is approximately 3.47 × 1.25 inches, or 88.1 × 31.8 mm. Describing it as approximately 3.5 × 1.25 inches is appropriate for customer reference.

Does this label fit every vehicle in the application table?

No. The table is a broad service-parts reference. Verify the original part number, complete artwork, dimensions, and vehicle-specific application before ordering.

What is the difference between 10309116 and 10120010?

GM 10309116 is the later service replacement for 10120010. An older vehicle may have originally carried a different-looking revision, so compare the complete artwork before ordering.

Does it fit both cars and trucks?

Yes. The same service-reference label appears in catalogs for numerous GM passenger cars, minivans, crossovers, full-size trucks, and SUVs.

Where is the label installed?

It is normally positioned near the cooling fan on the radiator support, front crossmember, fan shroud, or air deflector. Exact placement varies by model.

Is the label pre-cut?

No. It is supplied trim-to-fit so the installer can create a clean finished edge.

Is this an original General Motors label?

No. This is a newly manufactured aftermarket reproduction made for GMT Central. It is not a genuine GM or New Old Stock part.

Does installing the label make it safe to work near the fan?

No. The label is a warning only. Follow the applicable service manual and properly disable the fan system before working near the fan, belts, pulleys, or other moving components.

Safety and Reproduction Notice

A cooling fan may start unexpectedly whenever the fan-control system commands operation. Keep hands, tools, clothing, and loose objects away from the fan and follow all vehicle-specific service procedures.

GMT Central is not affiliated with or endorsed by General Motors. General Motors, GM, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saturn, and related model names and reference numbers are used only to identify the intended applications of this aftermarket reproduction.