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DTC P2B60 Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Position Sensor Circuit Performance (PIP5791A)

WARNING: This page is about the Yukon Denali, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WD, which is a different variant/trim than selected.
Publication date: 2022-01-27
Reference number: PIP5791A
Supersedes refnos: PIP5791

DTC P2B60 ENGINE COOLANT FLOW CONTROL VALVE POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE

DTC P2B60 ENGINE COOLANT FLOW CONTROL VALVE POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): PIP5791A, Date of Issue:  Jan 27, 2022

SERVICE INFORMATION

Brand: Model: Model Year: VIN: Engine: Transmission:
from to from to
Cadillac Escalade models 2021 - 2022 All All LM2 All
Chevrolet Silverado 2020-2022 All All LM2 All
Chevrolet Suburban 2021 - 2022 All All LM2 All
Chevrolet Tahoe 2021 - 2222 All All LM2 All
GMC Sierra 2020 - 2022 All All LM2 All
GMC Yukon models 2021 - 2022 All All LM2 All
Involved Region or Country  North America
Condition  Customer concern with SES light on. DTC P2B60 may be set
Cause  This condition is currently under investigation by engineering

CORRECTION

Using the GDS2 tool with software levels greater than GM Global v 2021.3.1 : Perform the following process to evaluate if the Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve is responding. With the ignition on and the engine NOT RUNNING, navigate to the Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve control function as illustrated below.

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Slide the command from 25% (2) to 95% (3) (for Pickups), making sure to wait until the Engine Coolant Flow Control Position (1) indicates 95% and slide it back to 25% (2). Exercise the valve 3 times to verify it is functional. The "Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Position" value should move to the desired value just commanded.

The GDS tool will have a slide range of only 20% - 80% (5 and 6) for an SUV. Please perform the same 3-time-slide action for SUV and verify the Coolant Flow Control Valve position parameter (4) matches the desired position you commanded.

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If the valve is responding properly to the command, clear the P2B60 code and perform the Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve learn function as illustrated below:

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To perform the learn function: Press the "Learn" button and wait until the progress completes.

After the learn is completed, clear the codes and return the vehicle to the customer.

IF the valve does not move during the "Engine Coolant flow Control Valve" position command, inspect for corroded terminals at the Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve Actuator connector (it's the center actuator circled below).

  1. If corrosion on the terminals is found, replace the harness connector and inspect the Flow Control Valve Actuator pins for corrosion damage.
  2. If the actuator pins are corroded, replace the connector and terminals, but DO NOT replace the Coolant Control Valve.
  3. If there is no corrosion on the connector terminals or the pins, continue with normal SI diagnostics (PERFORM A LEARN & CLEAR THE CODES).
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If no issue found with the electrical connector, check the Flow Control Valve circuits (circled in red below).

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Replace Engine Coolant Flow Control Valve ONLY IF:

1. The valve fails to respond to the control function AND the circuits are NOT found to be faulty.

2. The circuits are NOT found to be faulty AND it is is the second customer visit for this condition where the vehicle was previously released after clearing the P2B60 code with no trouble found.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under the Bumper to Bumper and Emissions (E) coverage, use the following labor operation. Reference the Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage information.

Labor Operation Description Labor Time
4087878 Coolant Flow Control Valve Response Evaluation and Learn Procedure .4 Hours
*This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only.
Version  2
Modified  03-22-2021 - Created on.
01/27/2022 - PI updated to include 2022 model year