PIE0279

File in Section:
Service Bulletin
Bulletin No.:
Date:
PIE0279
February, 2014
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Subject:
Engineering Information – Sunroof or Sunshade Inoperative, DTC U151B Set
Models:
2010-2014 Buick LaCrosse
2011-2014 Buick Regal
2012-2014 Buick Verano
2011-2014 Chevrolet Cruze
2013-2014 Chevrolet Malibu
2014 Chevrolet Impala
Equipped with Sunroof (RPO C3U or CF5)
Attention: Proceed with this PI ONLY if the customer has commented about this concern AND the
PIE number is listed in the Global Warranty Management / Investigate History link
(GWM/IVH). If the customer has not commented about this condition or the EI does not
show in GWM/IVH, disregard the PI and proceed with diagnostics found in published
service information. THIS IS NOT A RECALL — refer to the latest version of Service
Bulletin 04-00-89-053 for more details on the use of Engineering Information PIs.
Condition
Important: If the customer did not bring their vehicle in for this concern, DO NOT proceed with this EI.
Some customers may comment that the sunroof or shade is inoperative when the sunroof switch is pressed.
When checking the vehicle for DTCs, the BCM may report U151B current or in history.
Cause
GM Engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above condition. Engineering has a need to gather
information on vehicles PRIOR to repair that may exhibit this condition. As a result, this information will be used to
"root cause" the customer's concern and develop/validate a field fix.
Instructions
Confirm the BCM is reporting DTC U151B. If DTC U151B is set, DO NOT disconnect any power supply to the vehicle
or sunroof and contact one of the engineers listed below for further instructions.
Contact Information
Engineer Name
Phone Number
Randall Budnick
248-303-1167
Gary Bugaiski
586-335-1760
Please include the following information if leaving a message:
– Technician name
– Dealer name and phone number
– Complete VIN and repair order (R.O) number
On the repair order, document the date and time the call was placed (even if the engineer was not reached).
If engineering is unable to return the call within one hour, proceed with diagnosis and repair based on information
found in SI.
Warranty Information
If engineer was contacted or required information was provided, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
6080098*
Engineering Information – Sunroof or Sunshade Inoperative
0.4 hr
*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.