Archive for August, 2017

All-New 2018 GMC Terrain Arrives in Style

All-New 2018 GMC Terrain Arrives in Style

The all-new 2018 GMC Terrain is sized and designed to meet the needs of the compact SUV customer. It is a five-passenger, four-door, front-wheel-drive (FWD) vehicle, with available all-wheel-drive (AWD). […]

August 18, 2017
Questions to Ask for Bluetooth Concerns

Questions to Ask for Bluetooth Concerns

What’s one of the first things drivers do after entering their vehicle? If you said use their mobile phone, you’re correct. A recent study shows that the average driver spends […]

August 18, 2017
Repeat DTCs P2096 and P2098

Repeat DTCs P2096 and P2098

Some 2014-2017 Corvette models equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine (RPO LT1) and 8L90 automatic transmission (RPO M5U) (Fig. 9) may have an illuminated Check Engine MIL and repeat DTCs […]

August 18, 2017
Engine Noise or Engine Misfire Condition

Engine Noise or Engine Misfire Condition

Some 2017-2018 Silverado HD, Sierra HD, Express, Savana and Low Cab Forward models equipped with a 6.0L V8 engine (RPOs L96, LC8) (Fig. 10) may have an engine noise or […]

August 18, 2017
Glow Plug Control Module Software Update

Glow Plug Control Module Software Update

A Glow Plug Control Module (GPCM) DTC or individual glow plug DTCs may be set, along with an illuminated Check Engine MIL, on some 2017 Silverado and Sierra models equipped […]

August 18, 2017
Service Know-How

Service Know-How

10217.10V – Emerging Issues October 12, 2017 The latest service topics from Brand Quality and Engineering are reviewed, including a demonstration of the updated 2018MY 8-speed transmission clutch learn […]

August 18, 2017
Super Cruise Brings Hands-Free Driving to 2018 CT6

Super Cruise Brings Hands-Free Driving to 2018 CT6

Super Cruise™, the automotive industry’s first true hands-free driving technology for the freeway, is now available on the 2018 Cadillac CT6. (Fig. 1) Fig. 1 By automatically steering […]

August 1, 2017
Questions and Answers on Super Cruise

Questions and Answers on Super Cruise

The Super Cruise™ system available on the 2018 Cadillac CT6 automatically steers the vehicle when driving on a limited-access freeway, allowing drivers the convenience of hands-free driving. The system uses […]

August 1, 2017
Keyless Entry Keypad Accessory Installation

Keyless Entry Keypad Accessory Installation

The new GM Accessories Keyless Entry Keypad, available for several 2018 GM models, provides the convenience of vehicle entry using a keypad mounted on the driver’s door. The accessory […]

August 1, 2017
Answers to Your GM Accessory Installation Questions

Answers to Your GM Accessory Installation Questions

Several sources of information are available to technicians for help with installation or parts concerns when installing GM Accessories, whether it’s regarding kit part numbers, usage, programming, diagnosis of a […]

August 1, 2017
Water Intrusion into the Air Filter Assembly

Water Intrusion into the Air Filter Assembly

If water or snow gets into the air filter assembly on some 2017-2018 Silverado and Sierra models equipped with the 6.6L Duramax diesel engine (RPO L5P), it may saturate the […]

August 1, 2017