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New Dealer Infrastructure & Security Guidelines Released for 2022

New Dealer Infrastructure & Security Guidelines Released for 2022

GM has recently released new Dealer Infrastructure & Security Guidelines (DISG) for 2022. The new guidelines outline the dealership technology needed to ensure reliable data communications for all dealers, including […]

November 23, 2021
Shudder Condition When Coasting to a Stop

Shudder Condition When Coasting to a Stop

Some 2021 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 trucks equipped with the 5.3L V8 (RPO L84) and 10L80 10-speed automatic transmission (RPO MQB), excluding models with RPO YK9, may have a […]

September 30, 2021
Check for Required Calibrations before Installing GM Accessories

Check for Required Calibrations before Installing GM Accessories

After installing a number of select GM Genuine Accessories (Fig. 16), a calibration update from the Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) is required in order to complete the installation properly. […]

September 24, 2021
GM Accessory Cold Air Intake System Requires Calibration

GM Accessory Cold Air Intake System Requires Calibration

The Chevrolet Performance, GMC and Cadillac Cold Air Intake System (RPO 5W7, RVK) available on 2021 Camaro, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Sierra, Yukon and Escalade models equipped with the 5.3L V8 […]

May 17, 2021
Tips for USB Programming

Tips for USB Programming

Programming calibrations and software requires the transfer of large files to the vehicle from the Service Programming System (SPS). When transferring a large file (greater than 1 GB) from the […]

April 29, 2021
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. The latest service topics from GM Brand Quality and Engineering covered in […]

April 29, 2021
Programming Radio Calibrations

Programming Radio Calibrations

When diagnosing an infotainment system, it’s important to remember that software and calibrations are not the same thing and are not interchangeable terms. Calibrations instruct the radio what to do […]

April 13, 2021
Retirement of TIS2Web Starts July 19

Retirement of TIS2Web Starts July 19

Install Techline Connect Today Starting July 19th, 2021, a phased retirement of TIS2Web will begin in the U.S. and Canada, and continue in phases until August 20, 2021. Once retired, […]

April 2, 2021
Programming with the Vehicle Intelligence Platform

Programming with the Vehicle Intelligence Platform

GM’s new Vehicle Intelligence Platform, or VIP, currently used on 2020-2022 Corvette, CT4, CT5 and 2021-2022 Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, Escalade and Envision models, offers increased capacity and the ability to […]

March 30, 2021
Programming Radio Software – Check the Build Number

Programming Radio Software – Check the Build Number

The software on many 2018-2021 GM models equipped with an Infotainment 3 System (RPOs IOR, IOS, IOT, IOU, IOV) (Fig. 1) can be updated over the air to the vehicle […]

January 27, 2021
Latest Dealer Infrastructure Guidelines Released for 2021

Latest Dealer Infrastructure Guidelines Released for 2021

GM has recently released the latest Dealer Infrastructure Guidelines (DIG) for 2021. The guidelines outline the dealership technology needed to ensure reliable data communications for all dealers, including recommended personal […]

January 14, 2021
Radio Programming – Calibrations or Software?

Radio Programming – Calibrations or Software?

When 2018-2021 GM models equipped with an Infotainment 3 System (RPO IOR, IOS, IOT, IOU, IOV) (Fig. 26) come into the dealership with various system concerns – the radio display […]

December 10, 2020
Check the Sales Order Guide Before Changing Tire and Wheel Sizes

Check the Sales Order Guide Before Changing Tire and Wheel Sizes

When changing tire and wheel sizes on 2003-2021 GM models, a new tire calibration will be needed. GM offers tire calibrations for tires that have been sized, tested and designed […]

November 24, 2020
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. The latest service topics from GM Brand Quality and Engineering covered in […]

November 24, 2020
Battery Testing Guidelines Using the GR8 Battery Tester/Charger or Diagnostic Charge Battery Station

Battery Testing Guidelines Using the GR8 Battery Tester/Charger or Diagnostic Charge Battery Station

When testing or charging a 12V battery in a vehicle that is in for service or is part of the dealership’s inventory, the EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester/Charger or EL-52800 […]

November 13, 2020
Excessive Load on Trailer Running Lamps

Excessive Load on Trailer Running Lamps

The trailer running lamps may illuminate momentarily and then turn off or may flash when connected to 2019 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 models. When operating a trailer running lamp […]

October 28, 2020
TPMS/RF Tool Software Update

TPMS/RF Tool Software Update

The latest software update for the EL-52545 TPMS/RF Tool (Fig. 18) is now available. The update adds the following features and enhancements: Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) learn and […]

July 30, 2020
Disabling Systems After Pickup Box Removal

Disabling Systems After Pickup Box Removal

A customer may request the pickup box and rear bumper be removed on 2019-2020 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 models to install an aftermarket bed or body. (Fig. 18) If […]

June 29, 2020
Incorrect Rear Camera Guidelines After Tailgate or Handle Replacement

Incorrect Rear Camera Guidelines After Tailgate or Handle Replacement

The rear camera guidelines may be incorrect or misaligned after the tailgate handle or the entire tailgate has been replaced (Fig. 13) on some 2020 Silverado 2500/3500 and Sierra 2500/3500 […]

May 29, 2020
GDS2 Core Software Update Increases Efficiency

GDS2 Core Software Update Increases Efficiency

The latest update to the GDS2 core software (Version 21.3.06900) in TIS2Web recently released includes changes for Diagnostics over Internet Protocol (DoIP) diagnostics, new messaging for MDI 2/MDI usage on […]

March 31, 2020