PIC-5862

SB-10053904-4712
File in Section:
Service Bulletin
Bulletin No.:
Date:
PIC5862
October, 2013
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Subject:
Battery Goes Dead and/or Unwanted Brake Lights
Models:
2013 - 2014 Buick Encore
2010 - 2014 Buick Lacrosse
2011 - 2014 Buick Regal
2012 - 2014 Buick Verano
2013 - 2014 Cadillac ATS
2010 - 2014 Cadillac SRX
2013 - 2014 Cadillac XTS
2010 - 2014 Chevrolet Camaro
2011 - 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
2010 - 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
2013 - 2014 Chevrolet Malibu
2013 - 2014 Chevrolet Trax
2014 Chevrolet Impala
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2012 - 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
2013 - 2014 Chevrolet Spark
2014 GMC Sierra 1500
2010 - 2014 GMC Terrain
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern
A customer may comment that the vehicle brake lights remain ‘On’ with the vehicle ‘Off’ and parked and/or the
vehicle battery goes dead.
Recommendation/Instructions
A possible cause may be the installation of an aftermarket mechanical theft deterrent device that interacts with the
brake pedal. Such mechanical theft deterrent devices that mechanically attach to the brake pedal may move the
pedal from its ‘released’ position. Any movement of the pedal from the ‘released’ position could create the concerns
of unwanted brake light illumination and/or dead battery.
Prior to replacing any parts, confirm with the customer whether they use any type of aftermarket mechanical
theft-deterrent device that uses or attaches to the brake pedal.
Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is
resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.