Service Know-How

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 this […]

September 19, 2018
All-New Cadillac XT4 Enters Compact Luxury SUV Market

All-New Cadillac XT4 Enters Compact Luxury SUV Market

The all-new 2019 XT4 (Fig. 1) is Cadillac’s first entry in the compact luxury SUV market. The 5-passenger SUV is available as a front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) […]

September 13, 2018
2019 XT4 Features New Integrated Brake Control

2019 XT4 Features New Integrated Brake Control

The 2019 XT4 is the first Cadillac to use electro-hydraulic braking assist, which enhances fuel economy and takes up less space under the hood compared to a traditional vacuum-assisted power […]

September 13, 2018
Inoperative Electric Parking Brake

Inoperative Electric Parking Brake

The electric parking brake (EPB) may be inoperative on some 2018 Acadia, Enclave, Traverse and XT5 models. The Service Park Brake warning lamp also may be illuminated. To apply the […]

September 13, 2018
Hard-to-Close Rear Door or Rattle Sound

Hard-to-Close Rear Door or Rattle Sound

The rear door may be hard to close on some 2015-2017 Colorado and Canyon extended cab models. In addition, there may be a rattle sound from the lower rear door […]

September 13, 2018
UPDATE: Navigation System SD Card for 2019 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500

UPDATE: Navigation System SD Card for 2019 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500

2019 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 models equipped with infotainment system RPO IOT (Fig. 1) are the only models that will have an SD card for the navigation system. There […]

September 6, 2018
New V8 Engines Feature Dynamic Fuel Management

New V8 Engines Feature Dynamic Fuel Management

The all-new 2019 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 offer two new V8 engines: the 5.3L V8 (RPO L84) and the 6.2L V8 (RPO L87). (Fig. 1) Fig. 1 These new […]

August 30, 2018
Using the GE-52079 Coolant System Fill Tool

Using the GE-52079 Coolant System Fill Tool

The supercharged 6.2L V8 engine (RPO LT5) in the 2019 Corvette ZR1 uses five charge air cooling radiators. Behind the front fascia, there are three charge air cooling radiators; one […]

August 30, 2018
CVT Transmission Fluid Degradation and Replacement

CVT Transmission Fluid Degradation and Replacement

Some Jatco CVTs (continuously variable-ratio automatic transmissions) (RPOs M4M, MR8) available in the 2014-2019 Spark (Fig. 11) may have a short duration shudder on launch from a stop or on […]

August 30, 2018
Multiple DTCs Set Due to Engine Harness Damage

Multiple DTCs Set Due to Engine Harness Damage

Multiple intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamps (MIL) may be illuminated and a loss of communication with several modules, including several U-codes (DTC) set, may be found on some 2016-2018 Colorado and […]

August 30, 2018
Rear Vision Camera Missing Guidance Lines or Distorted Image

Rear Vision Camera Missing Guidance Lines or Distorted Image

Some 2019 Equinox, Colorado, Silverado 1500, Terrain, Canyon, and Sierra 1500 models equipped with the HD Rear Vision Camera (RPO UVB) may have a distorted or “fisheye” camera display (Fig. […]

August 30, 2018
All-New 2019 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 Ready to Work

All-New 2019 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 Ready to Work

For 2019, the Silverado 1500 (Fig. 1) and Sierra 1500 (Fig. 2) are all-new pickups with new powertrains, mixed material construction, and a wealth of enhanced safety and convenience features. […]

August 24, 2018
Sierra MultiPro Tailgate

Sierra MultiPro Tailgate

The innovative MultiPro tailgate available on the 2019 Sierra (Fig. 16) offers flexibility and functionality designed to improve loading, unloading and access to the cargo box. It features a primary […]

August 24, 2018
LT5 Supercharger Electronic Bypass Valve

LT5 Supercharger Electronic Bypass Valve

The supercharger on the 2019 Corvette ZR1 creates a maximum boost pressure of 13.96 psi (96.3 kPa) to help the 6.2L small block V8 engine (RPO LT5) deliver 755 horsepower […]

August 24, 2018