Plan for Lunch with Your FSEs in 2025

Plan for Lunch with Your FSEs in 2025

GM dealership technicians can learn about the latest technical information and repair procedures from their Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in the 2025 Lunch with Your Field Service Engineers meetings that […]

January 15, 2025
Diagnosing the Keyless Entry System

Diagnosing the Keyless Entry System

Some 2019-2025 Silverado, Sierra; 2021-2025 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon and Escalade models may have a keyless entry condition (Fig. 1) with a Service Keyless Entry message displayed on the Driver Information […]

December 23, 2024
December Service Newsletter from the Experts at GM TAC

December Service Newsletter from the Experts at GM TAC

The latest diagnostic assistance from the professionals at the GM Technical Assistance Center is now available in the December GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Newsletter. It covers a number of […]

December 23, 2024
Loose Exhaust System Fasteners

Loose Exhaust System Fasteners

The exhaust system fasteners may be loose or damaged on some 2022 Silverado 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD trucks and 2023 Silverado 2500HD/3500HD and Sierra 2500HD/3500HD trucks equipped with the 6.6L Duramax diesel engine […]

December 23, 2024
Service Leveling System Message

Service Leveling System Message

The Air Ride Adaptive Suspension may be inoperative on some 2024-2025 Silverado EV RST and Sierra Denali EV models. A Service Leveling System message may be displayed on the Driver […]

December 23, 2024
Corvette 5.5L V8 Engine Oil Change Service

Corvette 5.5L V8 Engine Oil Change Service

When changing the engine oil on the 2023-2025 Corvette Z06 equipped with the 5.5L V8 engine (RPO LT6) (Fig. 11), it is critical to follow all steps in the Engine […]

December 23, 2024
Checking the Air Conditioning Condenser Line Seal Washers

Checking the Air Conditioning Condenser Line Seal Washers

If the air conditioning is not working or blows warm air on a 2024-2025 GM model, it may be due to a leaking condenser seal. The seal washers between the […]

December 23, 2024
Shifter Vibration or Rattle Sound

Shifter Vibration or Rattle Sound

There may be a vibration felt in the shift lever assembly or a rattle or tapping sound heard near the instrument panel or center console on some 2020-2023 Encore GX […]

December 23, 2024
Tips on Identifying Diesel Fuel Contamination

Tips on Identifying Diesel Fuel Contamination

Poor engine performance may be due to fuel contamination on some 2014-2019 Cruze models equipped with the 2.0L diesel engine (RPO LUZ); 2018-2019 Equinox and Terrain models equipped with the […]

December 10, 2024
Midtronics Diagnostic Charger DCA-8000P Announced as Essential Tool

Midtronics Diagnostic Charger DCA-8000P Announced as Essential Tool

The Midtronics Diagnostic Charger DCA-8000P (Fig. 6) is now an Essential Tool for all U.S. dealerships. The DCA-8000P is a state-of-the-art battery charger and tester that provides accurate testing, fast […]

December 10, 2024
Accessing Air Ride Adaptive Suspension Data

Accessing Air Ride Adaptive Suspension Data

The Air Ride Adaptive Suspension (RPO F47), available on 2021-2024 Escalade, Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon; 2022-2025 HUMMER EVs; 2024-2025 Silverado EV and Sierra EV, adjusts the ride height of the vehicle […]

December 10, 2024
Aftermarket Exhaust System Conditions

Aftermarket Exhaust System Conditions

Owners of 2020-2025 Corvettes may install an aftermarket exhaust system on their vehicle in an effort to change the performance characteristics or look of the system. However, a number of […]

December 10, 2024
Lower Case Extension and Oil Pan Comparison

Lower Case Extension and Oil Pan Comparison

When replacing the Lower Case Extension (LCE) (Fig. 12) on 2019-2025 Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500; 2020-2025 CT4; 2023-2024 Colorado and Canyon models equipped with the 2.7L engine (RPO L2R, L3B), […]

December 10, 2024
GM Service Know-How Emerging Issues

GM Service Know-How Emerging Issues

The monthly GM Service Know-How Emerging Issues seminars provide service/technical information on current issues and GM-certified repairs. This month the seminar reviews diagnosing parasitic drains using the PicoScope. (Fig. 15) […]

December 10, 2024
New Features of the 2025 Escalade and ESCALADE IQ

New Features of the 2025 Escalade and ESCALADE IQ

The new 2025 Escalade and first-ever all-electric 2025 ESCALADE IQ boast iconic design, interior craftsmanship and the latest automotive technology. Each of these luxury full-size SUVs offer a number of […]

November 26, 2024
Follow All Guidelines to Determine Hybrid/EV Battery Stability, Return Shipping Requirements

Follow All Guidelines to Determine Hybrid/EV Battery Stability, Return Shipping Requirements

Before returning the high-voltage battery (Fig. 6) of the 2023-2025 LYRIQ; 2024-2025 Blazer EV, Equinox EV, Silverado EV, Sierra EV; 2022-2025 HUMMER EVs; and 2022-2025 BrightDrop models, there are a […]

November 26, 2024
New 2024 Dealer Infrastructure & Security Guidelines Update Firewall Exclusions and SPS USB Requirements

New 2024 Dealer Infrastructure & Security Guidelines Update Firewall Exclusions and SPS USB Requirements

With rapidly changing technology being utilized throughout the dealership environment, the GM Dealer Infrastructure & Security Guidelines (DISG) have been updated to help dealers maintain reliable data communications, establish security […]

November 26, 2024
Vehicle Speed Limitations

Vehicle Speed Limitations

There are several reasons why a speed limitation may be in place on 2020-2025 Corvette models (Fig. 14), such as an active Teen Driver mode or the convertible folding top […]

November 26, 2024
November Service Newsletter from the Experts at GM TAC

November Service Newsletter from the Experts at GM TAC

The latest diagnostic assistance from the professionals at the GM Technical Assistance Center is now available in the November GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Newsletter. It covers a number of […]

November 26, 2024
Get Recognized for Your Training Achievements in the 2025 Technician Excellence Program

Get Recognized for Your Training Achievements in the 2025 Technician Excellence Program

The 2025 Technician Excellence Program (U.S.) recognizes and rewards enrolled dealership technicians for achieving technical training certifications and meeting other service criteria. Program criteria include training achievements in the Center […]

November 26, 2024
Enrollment Kicks Off for 2025 Mark of Excellence Program

Enrollment Kicks Off for 2025 Mark of Excellence Program

The Mark of Excellence program (U.S.) recognizes the achievements, professionalism and commitment of GM service technicians as well as other dealership personnel. For the 2025 program, enrolled technicians who meet […]

November 22, 2024
Proactive Alerts — 12V Battery Drain Detection for EVs

Proactive Alerts — 12V Battery Drain Detection for EVs

Proactive Alerts, a feature of OnStar Advanced Diagnostics, are designed to help predict specific types of potential performance degradation based on current vehicle data. Several new Proactive Alerts have been […]

November 22, 2024
New All-Electric 2025 ESCALADE IQ Shows Off Style and Performance

New All-Electric 2025 ESCALADE IQ Shows Off Style and Performance

The 2025 ESCALADE IQ, the first-ever all-electric full-size SUV from Cadillac, redefines the luxury SUV experience with an Ultium Platform delivering a Cadillac-estimated 460 miles of range, vehicle-to-home bidirectional charging […]

November 22, 2024
ANC Microphone Rattle

ANC Microphone Rattle

There may be a vibration or rattle sound in the body of the vehicle on some 2025 Equinox models. The vibration or rattle may be more noticeable under light load, […]

November 22, 2024