Changes to the AFM and DFM Feature on 2021 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500

Changes to the AFM and DFM Feature on 2021 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500

Some 2021 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 trucks equipped with the 5.3L V8 engine (RPO L82) and 6L80 6-speed automatic transmission (RPO MYC) or the 5.3L V8 engine (RPO L84) […]

March 30, 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 […]

March 30, 2021
Tips for Over-The-Air Software Programming

Tips for Over-The-Air Software Programming

Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates (Fig. 1) that are pushed to vehicles remotely continue to expand in frequency and use on GM models. Vehicles using the Global A electrical architecture can […]

March 12, 2021
9T65 Transmission Replacement Pilot Program Update

9T65 Transmission Replacement Pilot Program Update

Feedback on the pilot program for replacing the 9T65 9-speed automatic transmission (RPO M3V, M3W) (Fig. 6) instead of making internal repairs that is currently taking place at all GM […]

March 12, 2021
Whining/Groaning Sounds Due to Front Intermediate Shaft Fretting

Whining/Groaning Sounds Due to Front Intermediate Shaft Fretting

Some 2016-2020 CT6 and 2017-2019 ATS and CTS models may experience a fretting condition. This condition may cause a whining, whistle, squeaking or groaning sound during low-speed driving maneuvers (up […]

March 12, 2021
FSE Technician Recognition Awards – 1st Quarter 2021

FSE Technician Recognition Awards – 1st Quarter 2021

The GM Field Service Engineer (FSE) Technician Recognition Awards (U.S.) celebrate the skill and dedication of dealership technicians who have recently worked with FSE’s on challenging repairs. Technicians at GM […]

March 12, 2021
Latest Diagnostic Charge Battery Station Software Update Released

Latest Diagnostic Charge Battery Station Software Update Released

A new software update (DCAG1-32) is now available for the EL-52800 Diagnostic Charge Battery Station (DCBS). (Fig 16) The DCBS replaces the EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester/Charger and is available […]

March 12, 2021
EVAP Testing Port Modification

EVAP Testing Port Modification

The EVAP line connection style has changed on the 2020-2021 Corvette equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine (RPO LT2). If a vehicle requires the EVAP system to be tested for […]

March 12, 2021
No Transmission Movement After Valve Body Replacement

No Transmission Movement After Valve Body Replacement

There may not be any transmission movement after replacing the transmission valve body on some 2015-2017 Escalade, Yukon Denali; 2015-2019 Corvette; 2015-2021 Silverado, Sierra; 2016-2018 CT6; 2016-2019 ATS, CTS; 2016-2021 […]

March 12, 2021
Head-Up Display Image Not Level

Head-Up Display Image Not Level

The Head-Up Display (HUD) image (RPO UV6) on some 2020-2021 Acadia models (Fig. 21) may be tilted or not level when displayed on the windshield. The tilted image may be […]

March 12, 2021
Updated Painted Aluminum Wheel Refinishing Guidelines

Updated Painted Aluminum Wheel Refinishing Guidelines

GM has announced an updated policy for refinishing aluminum wheels under warranty at U.S. dealerships on 2011-2021 passenger cars and trucks. (Fig. 1) Only cosmetic refinishing of wheels due to […]

February 26, 2021
Active Fuel Management Misfire Codes Setting on HFV6 Gen2 Engines

Active Fuel Management Misfire Codes Setting on HFV6 Gen2 Engines

Misfire DTCs P0300 (Engine Misfire Detected), P0302 (Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected) or P0305 (Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected) may be set on some 2016-2019 ATS; 2016-2020 CT6; 2016-2021 Camaro; 2017-2019 LaCrosse; […]

February 26, 2021
Aero Shutter Humming Sound

Aero Shutter Humming Sound

2020-2021 Blazers equipped with the 2.0L engine (RPO LSY) may have a humming or vibration sound coming from the front of the vehicle when driving at speeds over 50 mph […]

February 26, 2021
Pop Sound at Rear Roof of Cab

Pop Sound at Rear Roof of Cab

A pop sound may heard coming from the rear roof of the cab area on some 2019-2020 Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 models and 2020 Silverado 2500HD/3500HD and Sierra 2500HD/3500HD […]

February 26, 2021
AFIT Software V14 Now Available

AFIT Software V14 Now Available

The latest software update (CH-47976-SWV14) for the CH-47976 Active Fuel Injector Tester (AFIT) has recently been released. The software update includes: 2021 model year and early 2022 model year software […]

February 26, 2021
Dual Clutch Transmission MCVM PUN

Dual Clutch Transmission MCVM PUN

After making repairs to the Dual Clutch Transmission (RPO M1L) on 2020-2021 Corvette models, including Shift Activation (SAV), Main Control Valve (MCV) or direct clutch replacement, the Transmission Control Module […]

February 26, 2021
Water Pump Creating Engine Noise or Belt Squeak Conditions

Water Pump Creating Engine Noise or Belt Squeak Conditions

A drive belt squeak or engine noise from the front of the engine may be noticed on some 2016-2019 ATS, CTS, Camaro; 2016-2020 CT6; 2017-2019 LaCrosse, Acadia; 2017-2021 XT5, Colorado, […]

February 26, 2021
Multiple Transmission DTCs Set

Multiple Transmission DTCs Set

Some 2020-2021 Corvette models may have multiple DTCs set in the Transmission Control Module (TCM). The DTCs may be caused by an internal transmission solenoid or switch sticking due to […]

February 26, 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 […]

February 26, 2021
Techline App Enhancements Coming Soon

Techline App Enhancements Coming Soon

With the retirement of TIS2Web approaching, the Techline Connect team has received significant feedback from dealership technicians. As always, technicians’ comments are taken into account when developing and supporting all […]

February 10, 2021