Dead Battery after Remote Start

Dead Battery after Remote Start

Some 2019 XT4 models may have a dead battery after sitting for several hours after a remote start. A dead battery may result after a remote start operation when one […]

January 31, 2019
Tips on Photographing Vehicle Conditions

Tips on Photographing Vehicle Conditions

When calling the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for help with diagnosing a vehicle condition or when submitting a Field Product Report, or FPR (U.S.), a photo of the vehicle […]

January 31, 2019

New Look for TechLink in 2019

For the New Year, we’ve made a few changes to the GM TechLink website. Our resolution is to continuously enhance the usability of TechLink in order to effectively deliver the […]

January 23, 2019
New Trailering App and Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor System

New Trailering App and Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor System

The all-new 2019 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 (Fig. 1) offer available trailering systems that feature a trailering app, trailer tire pressure monitors, and HD cameras. Fig. 1 The trailering […]

January 23, 2019
New EL-52641Trailer Presence Simulator Tester

New EL-52641Trailer Presence Simulator Tester

The recently released EL-52641 Trailer Presence Simulator Tester is a trailer module tester and trailer simulator that can be used to simulate a trailer connected to the vehicle when performing […]

January 23, 2019
New Dealer Infrastructure Guidelines Announce End of Windows 7 Support

New Dealer Infrastructure Guidelines Announce End of Windows 7 Support

GM has recently released revised Dealer Infrastructure Guidelines (DIG) for 2019. The guidelines outline the dealership technology needed to ensure reliable data communications for all dealers.   Win 7 Support […]

January 23, 2019
Voice Recognition Prompts May Change as System is Used

Voice Recognition Prompts May Change as System is Used

The Infotainment 3 systems (RPOs IOS, IOT, IOU), available on a number of 2017-2019 GM models has a voice recognition feature that offers varying responses as the system is used […]

January 23, 2019
Wheel Studs with Yellow Coating

Wheel Studs with Yellow Coating

The new 2019 Silverado and Sierra use wheels studs that have a yellow coating on the lower portion of the stud threads to prevent corrosion of the threads. (Fig. 14) […]

January 23, 2019
Oil Pan Drain Plug Leak

Oil Pan Drain Plug Leak

An engine oil leak may be noticed after an oil and filter change on some 2017-2019 Cruze and 2018-2019 Equinox and Terrain models equipped with the 1.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine […]

January 23, 2019
Turbocharged Gas Engine Performance in Cold Temperatures

Turbocharged Gas Engine Performance in Cold Temperatures

Turbocharged gasoline engines on some 2000-2019 GM models may experience poor performance in very cold ambient temperatures (32 °F, 0 °C or lower). (Fig. 19) DTCs P0299 (Engine Underboost) or […]

January 23, 2019
GM Service Know-How

GM Service Know-How

The monthly GM Service Know-How Emerging Issues seminars provide service/technical information on current issues and GM certified repairs. The latest service topics from GM Brand Quality and Engineering covered in […]

January 23, 2019
GM Training Programs for Dealership Service Technician Candidates

GM Training Programs for Dealership Service Technician Candidates

GM is involved in a number of technical apprenticeship and education programs that help in training new technicians for dealerships. Developing a technician takes an investment in time by both […]

December 21, 2018
Diagnostic Tips for Battery DTCs

Diagnostic Tips for Battery DTCs

Some 2014-2016 Malibu models equipped with the 2.5L 4-cylinder engine (RPOs LKW, LCV) may have an illuminated Check Engine MIL and the following DTCs set in the Engine Control Module […]

December 21, 2018
Low Oil Light Illuminated on CTS 2.0L Models

Low Oil Light Illuminated on CTS 2.0L Models

The Low Oil Light may be illuminated on some 2014-2019 CTS models equipped with the 2.0L 4-cylinder engine (RPO LTG). If the Low Oil Light is on, it may be […]

December 21, 2018
Front Roof Wind Noise or Water Leak

Front Roof Wind Noise or Water Leak

A wind noise condition or a water leak at the front of the roof or top of the windshield may be found on some 2014-2019 ATS and CTS models. If […]

December 21, 2018
Vibration during Hard Acceleration

Vibration during Hard Acceleration

A vibration may be felt or a noise heard during hard acceleration on some 2015-2018 Colorado and Canyon models equipped with the 3.6L V6 engine (RPO LGZ) and 8L45 automatic […]

December 21, 2018
Power Liftgate Assist Actuator Replacement

Power Liftgate Assist Actuator Replacement

Some 2017-2018 Escalade, Tahoe, Suburban, and Yukon models may require replacement of the power liftgate assist actuator. Prior to replacing the power liftgate assist actuator, verify the liftgate actuator grommet […]

December 21, 2018
Service Technician Enrollment in the 2019 Mark of Excellence Program

Service Technician Enrollment in the 2019 Mark of Excellence Program

The Mark of Excellence program has recognized the achievements of GM dealership personnel for more than 20 years. (Fig. 15) With over 90 percent of GM dealerships enrolled in the […]

December 21, 2018
Updated Field Product Reporter App Part of New Certified Service Mobile Toolbox

Updated Field Product Reporter App Part of New Certified Service Mobile Toolbox

The GM Field Product Reporter (FPR) mobile application (U.S. only) makes it easy to create and submit a product report in only a few steps using your mobile phone. The […]

December 13, 2018