SCB-14370
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: SCB-14370
Gmc/chevrolet: see document search button for owner letter. Due to exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler, plugged with carbon, in diesel engines, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate. Model 2010-2011 express,savana.
Models from 2011
2011 CHEVROLET EXPRESS |
2011 GMC SAVANA |
Models from 2010
2010 CHEVROLET EXPRESS |
2010 GMC SANANA |
Page 5 September 2014 Bulletin No.: 14370 CSC-10056451-6691 September 2014 Dear General Motors Customer: As the owner of a 2010-2011 Chevrolet Express or 2010-2011 GMC Savana equipped with the 6.6L Duramax diesel engine, your satisfaction with our product is very important to us. This letter is intended to make you aware that some 2010-2011 Chevrolet Express and 2010-2011 GMC Savana vans equipped with the 6.6L Duramax diesel engine, may illuminate the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) as a result of an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) cooler that is plugged with carbon. Do not take your vehicle to your GM dealer as a result of this letter unless you believe that your vehicle has the condition as described above. What We Have Done: General Motors is providing owners with additional protection for the condition described above. If this condition occurs on your 2010-2011 Chevrolet Express or 2010-2011 GMC Savana within 10 years of the date your vehicle was originally placed in service or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever occurs first, the condition will be repaired for you at no charge. Diagnosis or repair for conditions other than the condition described above is not covered under this special coverage program. What You Should Do: If you believe that your vehicle has the condition described above, repairs and adjustments qualifying under this special coverage must be performed by a General Motors dealer. You may want to contact your GM dealer to find out how long they will need to have your vehicle so that you may schedule the appointment at a time that is convenient for you. This will also allow your dealer to order parts if they are not already in stock. Keep this letter with your other important glove box literature for future reference. Reimbursement: If you have paid for repairs for the condition described in this letter, please complete the enclosed reimbursement form and present it to your dealer with all required documents. Working with your dealer will expedite your request, however, if this is not convenient, you may mail the completed reimbursement form and all required documents to Reimbursement Department, PO Box 33170, Detroit, MI 48232-5170. The completed form and required documents must be presented to your dealer or received by the Reimbursement Department by September 15, 2015, unless state law specifies a longer reimbursement period. If you have any questions or need any assistance, just contact your dealer or the appropriate Customer Assistance Center at the number listed below. Division Number Chevrolet GMC Guam Puerto Rico – English Puerto Rico – Español Virgin Islands 1-800-222-1020 1-800-462-8782 65-6267-1752 1-800-496-9992 1-800-496-9993 1-800-496-9994 Text Telephones (TTY) 1-800-833-2438 1-888-889-2438 Page 6 September 2014 Bulletin No.: 14370 We are sorry for any inconvenience you may experience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products. Jim Moloney General Director, Customer and Relationship Services Enclosure 14370 Service Bulletin Bulletin No.: 14370 Date: September 2014 SB-10056451-4732 SPECIAL COVERAGE SUBJECT: Special Coverage Adjustment – Plugged EGR Cooler MODELS: 2010-2011 Chevrolet Express 2010-2011 GMC Savana With 6.6L Diesel Engine (RPO LGH) CONDITION Some 2010-2011 Chevrolet Express and 2010-2011 GMC Savana vans with the 6.6L Duramax Diesel Engine may illuminate the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) as a result of an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) cooler that is plugged with carbon. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. Dealers are to replace the EGR cooler. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. VEHICLES INVOLVED All involved vehicles are identified by Vehicle Identification Number on the Applicable Warranties section in GM Global Warranty Management system. Dealership service personnel should always check this site to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections and/or repairs. It is important to routinely use this tool to verify eligibility because not all similar vehicles may be involved regardless of description or option content. Copyright 2014 General Motors. All Rights Reserved. Page 2 September 2014 Bulletin No.: 14370 PART INFORMATION Parts required to complete this special coverage are to be obtained from General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales (GMCC&A). Part Number 12656036 12631851 98070023 97368325 12346290 - US 10953464 - CA Description EGR Cooler Turbo Air Inlet Clamp Seal EGR Cooler to Exhaust Gas Recirc Valve Gasket Intake Manifold Tube Gasket Coolant, Engine (Dex-Cool) (1 Gallon Container in US / 4 L Container in Canada) Quantity/Ve hicle 1 1 1 1 3.5 (Submit as Net Item) SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Verify that the EGR cooler requires replacement to correct the MIL. Typically DTC P0401 will be stored as the result of a plugged EGR cooler. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information in SI. If the EGR cooler does NOT require replacement, no further action is required. Inform the customer that any additional diagnosis and repairs are not covered under this special coverage. If the EGR cooler requires replacement, refer to step 2 below. 2. Remove the EGR cooler. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement in SI. 3. Install a new EGR cooler. Refer to Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Cooler Replacement in SI. CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT - For US Customer requests for reimbursement of previously paid repairs to correct the condition described in this bulletin are to be submitted to the dealer by September 15, 2015, unless otherwise specified by state law. If this is not convenient for the customer, they may mail the completed Customer Reimbursement Request Form and all required documents to the GM Customer Assistance Center. Repairs must have occurred within the 10 years of the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first. All reasonable and customary costs to correct the condition described in this bulletin should be considered for reimbursement. Any questions or concerns should be reviewed with your GM representative prior to processing the request. When a customer requests reimbursement, they must provide the following: A completed Customer Reimbursement Request Form. This form is mailed to the customer or can be obtained through GM GlobalConnect. The name and address of the person who paid for the repair. Paid receipt confirming the amount of the repair expense, a description of the repair, and the person or entity performing the repair. IMPORTANT: GM requires dealers to approve or deny a reimbursement request within 30 days of receipt. If a reimbursement request is approved, the dealer should immediately issue a check to Page 3 September 2014 Bulletin No.: 14370 the customer and submit an appropriate warranty transaction for the incurred expense. If a reimbursement request is denied, the dealer MUST provide the customer with a clear and concise explanation, in writing, as to why the request was denied. The bottom portion of the Customer Reimbursement Request Form may be used for this purpose. If the denial was due to missing documents, the customer can resubmit the request when the missing documents are obtained, as long as it is still within the allowed reimbursement period. Warranty transactions for customer reimbursement of previously paid repairs are to be submitted as required by GM Global Warranty Management. Additional information can also be found in Warranty Administration Bulletin 11-00-89-004. CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT - For Canada and Export Customer requests for reimbursement of previously paid repairs to correct the condition described in this bulletin are to be submitted to the dealer prior to or by September 15, 2015. Repairs must have occurred within the 10 years of the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, or 240,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first. When a customer requests reimbursement, they must provide the following: - Proof of ownership at time of repair. Original paid receipt confirming the amount of unreimbursed repair expense(s) (including Service Contract deductibles), a description of the repair, and the person or entity performing the repair. All reasonable and customary costs to correct the condition described in this bulletin should be considered for reimbursement. Any questions or concerns should be reviewed with your GM representative prior to processing the request. COURTESY TRANSPORTATION – For US and Canada The General Motors Courtesy Transportation program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranties. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty coverage period and involved in a product program is very important in maintaining customer satisfaction. Dealers are to ensure that these customers understand that shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided at no charge. Dealers should refer to the General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for Courtesy Transportation guidelines. Page 4 September 2014 Bulletin No.: 14370 WARRANTY TRANSACTION INFORMATION Submit a transaction using the table below. All transactions should be submitted as a ZREG transaction type, unless noted otherwise. Note: To avoid having to "H" route the customer reimbursement for approval, it must be submitted prior to the repair transaction. Labor Code 9900039 9900040 9900041 9900042 Description Inspection/Diagnosis Only – Not Related to Special Coverage EGR Cooler Replacement Customer Reimbursement Approved Customer Reimbursement Denied - For US dealers only Labor Time 0.3 7.9 0.2 0.1 Net Item N/A * ** N/A * The amount identified in “Net Item” should represent the actual sum total of the current GMCC&A dealer net price for the coolant needed to perform the required repairs, not to exceed $33.60 USD, 45.47 CAD, plus applicable Mark-Up or Landed Cost (for Export). ** The amount identified in “Net Item” should represent the dollar amount reimbursed to the customer. CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION General Motors will notify customers of this special coverage on their vehicles (see copy of typical customer letter included with this bulletin - actual divisional letter may vary slightly). GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the tools, equipment, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your dealer/retailer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information. We Support Voluntary Technician Certification Page 5 September 2014 Bulletin No.: 14370 September 2014 Dear General Motors Customer: As the owner of a 2010-2011 Chevrolet Express or 2010-2011 GMC Savana equipped with the 6.6L Duramax diesel engine, your satisfaction with our product is very important to us. This letter is intended to make you aware that some 2010-2011 Chevrolet Express and 2010-2011 GMC Savana vans equipped with the 6.6L Duramax diesel engine, may illuminate the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) as a result of an EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) cooler that is plugged with carbon. Do not take your vehicle to your GM dealer as a result of this letter unless you believe that your vehicle has the condition as described above. What We Have Done: General Motors is providing owners with additional protection for the condition described above. If this condition occurs on your 2010-2011 Chevrolet Express or 2010-2011 GMC Savana within 10 years of the date your vehicle was originally placed in service or 150,000 miles (240,000 km), whichever occurs first, the condition will be repaired for you at no charge. Diagnosis or repair for conditions other than the condition described above is not covered under this special coverage program. What You Should Do: If you believe that your vehicle has the condition described above, repairs and adjustments qualifying under this special coverage must be performed by a General Motors dealer. You may want to contact your GM dealer to find out how long they will need to have your vehicle so that you may schedule the appointment at a time that is convenient for you. This will also allow your dealer to order parts if they are not already in stock. Keep this letter with your other important glove box literature for future reference. Reimbursement: If you have paid for repairs for the condition described in this letter, please complete the enclosed reimbursement form and present it to your dealer with all required documents. Working with your dealer will expedite your request, however, if this is not convenient, you may mail the completed reimbursement form and all required documents to Reimbursement Department, PO Box 33170, Detroit, MI 48232-5170. The completed form and required documents must be presented to your dealer or received by the Reimbursement Department by September 15, 2015, unless state law specifies a longer reimbursement period. If you have any questions or need any assistance, just contact your dealer or the appropriate Customer Assistance Center at the number listed below. Division Number Chevrolet GMC Guam Puerto Rico – English Puerto Rico – Español Virgin Islands 1-800-222-1020 1-800-462-8782 65-6267-1752 1-800-496-9992 1-800-496-9993 1-800-496-9994 Text Telephones (TTY) 1-800-833-2438 1-888-889-2438 Page 6 September 2014 Bulletin No.: 14370 We are sorry for any inconvenience you may experience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products. Jim Moloney General Director, Customer and Relationship Services Enclosure 14370