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A202310450 - Engine Control Module Reprogramming For DTC P2B95 Or P2B96 Set (A202310450)

Publication date: 2020-09-21
Reference number: A202310450

A202310450 - ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING FOR DTC P2B95 OR P2B96 SET

A202310450 - ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING FOR DTC P2B95 OR P2B96 SET

SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): A202310450, Date of Issue:  Sep 21, 2020
Affected Model(s): 2020 - 2021 Buick Encore GX 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer

SERVICE INFORMATION

Release Date:  September 2020 Revision:  00
Attention:  This service update includes vehicles in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the dealership for any reason. This bulletin will expire at the end of the involved vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty period.
Make  Model  Model Year  RPO  Description 
From  To 
Buick Encore GX 2020 2021 LIH 1.2L, 3 - cylinder, Gas Engine
Chevrolet Trailblazer 2021 2021

Involved vehicles are marked "open" on the Investigate Vehicle History screen in GM Global Warranty Management system. This site should always be checked to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections and/or repairs.

Condition  Certain 2020 and 2021 model year Buick Encore GX and 2021 model year Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles, equipped with 1.2L gasoline engine (RPO LIH), may have condition that a MIL illuminates on the dash and technicians may find one or more following DTC(s) sets: P2B95, P2B08, P2B09, P2B0A, P2B96, P2B00, P2B01, or P2B02.
Correction  Dealers are required to reprogram the engine control module.

PARTS INFORMATION

No parts are required for this repair.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

SERVICE INFORMATION

Labor Operation  Description  Labor Time  Trans. Type  Net Item 
9105094* Verified Module Software or Calibration Level: Module Is Programmed with Same Level Software or Calibration 0.2 ZFAT N/A
9105095* Engine Control Module Reprogramming with SPS 0.3
IMPORTANT:

*To avoid warranty transaction rejections, carefully read and follow the instructions below:

  • The SPS Warranty Claim Code must be accurately entered in the "SPS Warranty Claim Code" field of the transaction.
  • When more than one Warranty Claim Code is generated for a programming event, it is required to document all Warranty Claim Codes in the "Correction" field on the job card. Dealers must also enter one of the codes in the "SPS Warranty Claim Code" field of the transaction, otherwise the transaction will reject. It is best practice to enter the FINAL code provided by SPS.

Warranty Claim Code Information Retrieval 

If the SPS Warranty Claim Code was not recorded on the Job Card, the code can be retrieved in the SPS system as follows:

  1. Open TIS on the computer used to program the vehicle.
  2. Select and start SPS.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Select the Warranty Claim Code tab.

The VIN, Warranty Claim Code and Date/Time will be listed on a roster of recent programming events. If the code is retrievable, dealers should resubmit the transaction making sure to include the code in the SPS Warranty Claim Code field.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

CAUTION:

Before downloading the update files, be sure the computer is connected to the internet through a network cable (hardwired). DO NOT DOWNLOAD or install the files wirelessly. If there is an interruption during programming, programming failure or control module damage may occur.

NOTE:

Carefully read and follow the instructions below.

  • Ensure the programming tool is equipped with the latest software and is securely connected to the data link connector. If there is an interruption during programming, programming failure or control module damage may occur.
  • Stable battery voltage is critical during programming. Any fluctuation, spiking, over voltage or loss of voltage will interrupt programming. Install a GM Authorized Programming Support Tool to maintain system voltage. Refer to www.gmdesolutions.com  for further information. If not available, connect a fully charged 12 V jumper or booster pack disconnected from the AC voltage supply. DO NOT connect a battery charger.
  • Turn OFF or disable systems that may put a load on the vehicles battery such as; interior lights, exterior lights (including daytime running lights), HVAC, radio, etc.
  • Clear DTCs after programming is complete. Clearing powertrain DTCs will set the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) system status indicators to NO.
GM5644477Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
GM5431207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
IMPORTANT:

Techline Connect and TIS2WEB screens shown above.

IMPORTANT:

If the same calibration/software warning is noted on the TLC or SPS Summary screen, select OK and follow screen instructions. After a successful programming event, the WCC is located in the Service Programming System dialogue box of the SPS Summary screen. No further action is required. Refer to the Warranty section of the bulletin.

  1. Reprogram the Engine Control Module. Refer to K20 Engine Control Module: Programming and Setup  in SI.
    GM5644478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    GM5431209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    IMPORTANT:

    To avoid warranty transaction rejections, you MUST record the warranty claim code provided on the Warranty Claim Code (WCC) screen shown above on the job card. Refer to callout 1 above for the location of the WCC on the screen.

  2. Record SPS Warranty Claim Code on job card for warranty transaction submission.

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

Whenever a vehicle subject to this service update enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your facility for service in the future, and the vehicle is still covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the service update correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.

All new, used, GM Certified Used, courtesy transportation vehicles, dealer shuttle vehicles, etc. in dealers' possession and subject to this bulletin must  be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this bulletin before  customers take possession of these vehicles. Involved vehicles must be held and not delivered to customers, dealer-traded, released to auction, used for demonstration, or any other purpose.

All GM Certified Used vehicles currently in the dealers' inventory within the Certified Pre-Owned Inventory System (CPOIS) will be de-certified andmust be held and remedied per the service procedure in this bulletin. Upon submitting an accepted/paid warranty transaction in the Global Warranty Management (GWM) system, the vehicle can be re-certified for sale within the CPOIS system, or once again be used in the CTP program.

DEALER REPORTS

The Inventory tab of the Open Vehicle Report will contain Service Update Bulletin VINs that apply to this field action. This information is intended to assist dealers with the PROMPT COMPLETION  of these vehicles. The Customer In-Service tab will not contain Service Update Bulletin VIN data because the intent of a Service Update Bulletin is to not inconvenience a customer with a special trip for service. Service Update Bulletins are to be completed when the customer is in for a regularly scheduled visit.