PIT4271E

File in Section:
Service Bulletin
Bulletin No.:
Date:
PIT4271E
October, 2012
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Subject:
Normal Characteristic - SIR Light Flashes or Stays on Steady During A Remote Start
Models:
2008-2013 Buick Enclave
2009-2013 Chevrolet Traverse
2007-2013 GMC Acadia
2007-2010 Saturn Outlook
The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.
Condition/Concern
When the remote start feature is used to start the vehicle, the SIR (Airbag) light operation in the IPC varies
depending on the model year.
– 2007MY to 2009MY: The SIR light will flash for the complete remote start cycle or until the ignition key is turned on
– 2010MY to 2012MY (up to VIN CJ370172): The SIR light will momentarily come on and then turn off
– 2012MY (after VIN CJ370172) to 2013MY: The SIR light will stay on steady for the complete remote start cycle or
until the ignition key is turned on
Recommendation/Instructions
This is normal operation of the IPC during a Remote start. Do not make any repairs to try to fix this concern.
Customer Information:
Please communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle. It will not
impact the designed performance or reliability of the vehicle.
Please share this information with the customer, including a copy of this message.
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.