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Technical Service Bulletins

Released 7/27/2020
Needle Bearings Found In The Oil Pan During An Oil Change

Released 7/13/2020
GE-52250 Power Smoke Diagnostic Leak Detector Turbocharger Charge Air And Induction System Tester MIL Reduced Engine Power

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Released 6/10/2020
Check Engine Light On With P0299 Or P0234

Released 5/27/2020
Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability

Released 5/5/2020
GE-52250 Power Smoke Diagnostic Leak Detector Turbocharger Charge Air And Induction System Tester MIL Reduced Engine Power

Released 2/28/2020
Unscheduled Supplemental Services (Including Flushing Services and Additives) and Proper Use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules

Released 2/7/2020
Check Engine Light On With P0299 Or P0234

Released 10/9/2019
Information on Engine Oil Consumption Guidelines

Released 9/5/2019
Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories

Released 7/10/2019
Concerns Or Questions Regarding Installation Of Dealer Installed Accessories

Released 9/30/2020
Warranty Administration - Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only)

Released 8/3/2020
Procedure For Attaching GDS2 Session Logs To Technical Assistance Cases Using Dealer Case Management (DCM) (US Dealers Only).

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Released 7/30/2020
Customer Satisfaction Program - Right Hand Lower B-Pillar Inner Panel Crack – US Only

Released 7/23/2020
LIN Bus Diagnostic Information

Released 7/10/2020
Warranty Administration - Transportation Claim Submission Requirements

Released 7/10/2020
Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information

Released 6/24/2020
Warranty Administration - Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only)

Released 5/27/2020
Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability

Released 5/20/2020
IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide

Released 5/7/2020
New Vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Delivering Quality Vehicles and Generating Higher CSi Scores

Released 5/6/2020
Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability

Released 4/14/2020
Underbody Component Corrosion

Released 4/3/2020
Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability

Released 3/20/2020
Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability

Released 3/18/2020
Warranty Administration - Courtesy Transportation and Roadside Assistance Programs

Released 2/27/2020
Warranty Administration – Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only)

Released 1/21/2020
Warranty Administration - Repurchase Vehicle Dealer Processing Fee Labor Operation and Submission Guidelines (U.S. ONLY)

Released 12/12/2019
Service Programming System (SPS) Errors (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961)

Released 11/25/2019
Use of Dealer Case Management (DCM) and Technician Preparedness for Contacting U.S. Technical Assistance (TAC)

Released 10/16/2019
Information for Dealers on How to Submit a Product Information Report (PIR) (Canada Only)

Released 9/6/2019
Procedure For Attaching GDS2 Session Logs To Technical Assistance Cases Using Dealer Case Management (US Dealers Only).

Released 9/5/2019
Creak/Pop Noise From Front Over Bumps

Released 8/19/2019
GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information

Released 10/9/2020
Warranty Administration - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers

Released 9/17/2020
Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing

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Released 7/24/2020
Diagnostic Tip - Security Light on Intermittently / No Crank/No Start or Start Stall / Keyless Access Vehicles May Display No Remote/Fob Detected / Poor or No RKE Range / Service TPM

Released 6/26/2020
Procedure For Emailing Global Diagnostic System 2 (GDS2) Session Log To GM TAC (US and Canada Dealers Only)

Released 6/25/2020
Warranty Administration - Battery Testing and Warranty Replacement Requirements (North America ONLY)

Released 5/21/2020
Misfire Template

Released 5/20/2020
IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide

Released 4/9/2020
Warranty Administration - Battery Testing and Warranty Replacement Requirements (North America ONLY)

Released 11/26/2019
Key Code Security Rules and Information on GM KeyCode Look-Up Application (U.S. Only)

Released 11/5/2019
J-35616-64B Or EL-35616-58 Terminal Test Probe Information/Repair

Released 9/26/2019
Diagnostic Aid: Engine Misfire DTC P0300

Released 9/25/2019
Do Not Swap Modules in Vehicles with Global Electrical Systems

Released 8/19/2019
GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information

Released 7/30/2019
LIN Bus Diagnostic Information

Released 8/20/2020
Low Mileage Running Poorly With Rich Fuel Trims and/or Crank Case Overfull

Released 5/21/2020
Misfire Template

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Released 5/8/2020
EPA Summer Grade Gasoline Waiver Allows Use of Winter Grade Surplus Potential Drivability Concerns P0300 P0171 P0174 P228C Fuel Smell Odor Longer Extended Cranking Time Hesitation Engine Stalls

Released 4/24/2020
Low Mileage Running Poorly With Rich Fuel Trims and/or Crank Case Overfull

Released 1/14/2020
Diagnostic Tip: Poor Engine Performance Or CEL On In Cold Ambient Temperatures On Vehicles Equipped With Turbocharged Gasoline Engines May Set One Or More Of The Following DTCs P0299 P2227

Released 10/22/2019
GE-52250 Power Smoke Diagnostic Leak Detector Turbocharger Charge Air And Induction System Tester MIL Reduced Engine Power

Released 10/9/2020
Warranty Administration - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers

Released 10/8/2020
Misfire Template

TSB Description

Released 8/20/2020
Low Mileage Running Poorly With Rich Fuel Trims and/or Crank Case Overfull

Released 8/20/2020
Diagnostic Tip: Possible Crank No Start Or Extended Crank No Codes

Released 7/27/2020
Needle Bearings Found In The Oil Pan During An Oil Change

Released 6/23/2020
Warranty Administration - Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement (U.S. Only)

Released 6/10/2020
Check Engine Light On With P0299 Or P0234

Released 5/21/2020
Misfire Template

Released 5/20/2020
Diagnostic Tip: Possible Crank No Start Or Extended Crank No Codes

Released 5/5/2020
GE-52250 Power Smoke Diagnostic Leak Detector Turbocharger Charge Air And Induction System Tester MIL Reduced Engine Power

Released 3/9/2020
Information on Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set

Released 2/7/2020
Check Engine Light On With P0299 Or P0234

Released 11/22/2019
GM TAC Support On Vehicle Automatic Transmission Concerns That Can Be Duplicated

Released 10/29/2019
Information on Driveline Clunk Noise

Released 10/9/2019
Information on Engine Oil Consumption Guidelines

Released 8/19/2019
GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information

Released 8/15/2019
Engine Replacement After Severe Internal Engine Damage - Replace Intake Manifold

Released 8/13/2019
Information on Internal Engine Noise or Damage After Oil Filter Replacement

Released 8/12/2019
Information on Slight Vehicle Movement in Park at Start Up After Cold Soak

Released 10/9/2020
Warranty Administration - Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers

Released 8/14/2020
Warranty Administration - General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only)

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Released 4/29/2020
Warranty Administration - General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only)

Released 2/26/2020
Warranty Administration - General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only)

Released 9/2/2020
Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information

Released 7/13/2020
GE-52250 Power Smoke Diagnostic Leak Detector Turbocharger Charge Air And Induction System Tester MIL Reduced Engine Power

TSB Description

Released 4/9/2020
Warranty Administration - Battery Testing and Warranty Replacement Requirements (North America ONLY)

Released 11/26/2019
Key Code Security Rules and Information on GM KeyCode Look-Up Application (U.S. Only)

Released 11/5/2019
J-35616-64B Or EL-35616-58 Terminal Test Probe Information/Repair

Released 10/10/2019
Vehicle Vibration Diagnosis and TAC Requests For Assistance With Vibration Related Complaints

Released 10/9/2019
Key Code Security Rules and Information on GM KeyCode Look-Up Application (U.S. Only)

Released 9/17/2019
Global Warranty Management (GWM) Warranty Parts Center (WPC) Parts Return Program Information

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