17-NA-213

File in Section:
Bulletin No.:
Service Bulletin
Date:
17-NA-213
August, 2017
INFORMATION
Subject:
Information for the Migration of the SPID Label Content into the Certification Label as
2D Bar Code
Attention: This Bulletin does not apply to the Chevrolet Corvette.
Brand:
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
GMC
Model:
GM
Passenger
Cars and
Trucks
Model Year:
VIN:
from
to
2018
2018
Involved Region or Country
from
Engine:
Transmission:
to
North America and N.A.Export Regions
On all 2018 model year vehicles, the Service Parts
Identification (SPID) label will be discontinued and
much of the information formerly contained in the SPID
will now be a QR code on the Certification Label. The
change will be phased in over the next several months.
If the Certification Label does not have a QR code, the
SPID label can be found in its usual location.
A QR code is a type of two-dimensional barcode. The
Certification Label is adhered to the driver side B pillar.
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Software to read QR codes is commonly available for
Android, iPhone and Windows Smartphones. Many
applications are free of charge or for a nominal fee will
provide extra features. A number of free applications
have tested successfully to read the QR code.
Suggestions for easy to use readers include:
NeoReader by NM LLC, i-nigma by 3GVision, QR
Scanner by Honestly App, QR Droid by DroidLa and
Bar-Code by PW2. The scanner software has a
selection to email the QR data if a copy needs to be
retained for records.
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Example:
4829924
4846063
For United States dealers, an OPTICON Bluetooth
Companion Scanner (2D Imager) tool number PX-20 is
available for purchase from www.gmdesolutions.com.
This scanner works with a USB cable or connected via
Bluetooth to a laptop.
Once the QR code is scanned, the information will
appear in this order on your smartphone or laptop:
VIN, Model Year, Model, Build Month, Year,
Engineering Book, Vehicle Order Number, 3 Digit RPO
Codes sorted alphanumerically and the Paint Code
(same code appears the lower left of the QR code)
Note: Commas indicate separation of information
however RPOs do not have comma separation.
Scanning the QR code above produces the results:
1GNKVGKD1HJ263691, 2017,CV14526,03,16,17,
TSNWHZ, AG5 AH5 AR9 AXP AYQ C67 DLT DS3 EF7
FE2 GZW IPC I17 JL9 LLT MAH M7X NP5 NT7 QD6
QLW TB4 UI2 UQF U2K V8D WMH X88 1LT 17U 5PK
6AB 7AB 8UM 83C 83I 9UM, 636R, , , ,
For illustration purposes only, the RPO codes are
highlighted.
Although the RPO description isn’t included when the
QR code is read, the table below shows the RPO family
description that could be included for the vehicle. RPO
descriptions are also found in the service manual under
General Information.
ADJUSTER
DRIVER SEAT
INTERIOR TRIM
ADJUSTER
PASS SEAT
MARKET BRAND
BRAKE SYSTEM
MARKETING AREA
CHASSIS DRIVE LINE
MIRROR O/S
COMPONENT FRT LH
NEW COLOR PAINT (CCK)
SPECIAL PAINT
COMPONENT
FRT RH
PACKAGE OPTIONS
COMPONENT RR LH
PACKAGE OPTIONS
COMPONENT RR RH
PLANT CODE
CONTROL SALES
ITEMS
PRIMARY COLOR
COUNTRY
RADIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
SYSTEM S-BAND
"NOT INSTALLED"
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
DISPLAY
INSTRUMENT
SEAT
EMISSION
OVERRIDE - STATE
SPECIFIC
SPEAKER SYSTEM
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EMISSION
OVERRIDE
CALIFORNIA
SYSTEM
STEERING WHEEL
EMISSION
OVERRIDE FEDERAL
SYSTEM
TIRE ALL
EMISSION SYSTEM
TIRE SPARE
ENGINE
TRANSMISSION
ENGINEERING YEAR
TRIM COMBINATION
EXPORT
VEHICLE FUEL
GVW RATING
VEHICLE STATEMENT
HVAC SYSTEM
VEHICLE TYPE
IDENTIFICATION EPA
MASS
CERTIFICATION
VIN MODEL YEAR
INFOTAINMENT
SYSTEM
WHEEL SPARE
INTERIOR TRIM
CONFIGURATION
WHEEL
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Service Information that references the SPID label is
being revised for 2018 model year vehicles.
Version
2
Modified
Aug 9, 2017 – Revised to add information for the 2D scanner including graphic.
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 equipment, tools, 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 GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the
information.
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