18NA266
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: 18NA266
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an intermittent blank or flickering driver information center (dic).
Models from 2019
2019 BUICK ENCLAVE |
2019 BUICK ENVISION |
2019 CHEVROLET CRUZE |
2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA |
2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE |
2019 GMC ACADIA |
Models from 2018
Models from 2017
2017 BUICK ENVISION |
2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO |
2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE |
2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA |
2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU |
2017 GMC ACADIA |
2017 GMC CANYON |
Service Bulletin Bulletin No.: 18-NA-266 Date: May, 2019 TECHNICAL Subject: Brand: Buick Chevrolet GMC Intermittent Blank or Flickering Driver Information Center (DIC) Display Model: Model Year: from VIN: to Enclave 2018 2019 Envision 2017 2019 Colorado 2017 2018 Cruze 2017 2019 Equinox 2018 2018 Impala 2017 2019 Malibu 2017 2018 Traverse 2018 2019 Acadia 2017 2019 Canyon 2017 2018 from to Engine: Transmission: All All Involved Region or Country North America and N.A. Export Regions Additional Options (RPOs) UDD only (Instrument Panel Cluster) Condition Some customers may comment that the instrument cluster Driver Information Center (DIC) flickers or flashes off and on or goes blank for a few seconds, then comes back on. Customers may describe this symptom as happening repeatedly. During this condition, customers may also notice Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) do not function. This condition may last several minutes. Customers may also note that this only seems to occur when playing songs via iHeart or Pandora. Cause The cause of the condition may be an instrument cluster software concern. Correction If this concern is reported, check for DTCs. If DTCs are present, this bulletin does not apply and normal SI diagnosis should be followed. If no DTCs are present, this is the only concern, and it occurs intermittently, do not replace any parts. Reprogram the P16 Instrument Cluster. Service Procedure Refer to P16 Instrument Cluster: Programming and Setup in SI. Note: Please ensure all steps of P16 Instrument Cluster: Programming and Setup in SI are performed including USB programming. For UDD clusters on impacted vehicles, USB programming is performed through the USB ports accessible in the center console. Copyright 2019 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Note: Stable battery voltage is critical during programming. Any fluctuation, spiking, over voltage or loss of voltage will interrupt programming. Install a GM Authorized Programming Support Tool to maintain system voltage. Refer to www.gmdesolutions.com for further information. If not available, connect a fully charged 12 V jumper or booster pack disconnected from the AC voltage supply. DO NOT connect a battery charger. Page 2 May, 2019 Bulletin No.: 18-NA-266 Warranty Information For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: Labor Operation Description Labor Time 2886258* Instrument Cluster Reprogramming with SPS 0.3 hr *This is a unique Labor Operation for Bulletin use only. To avoid warranty transaction rejections, the SPS Warranty Claim Code must be entered when submitting this transaction. When more than one Warranty Claim Code is generated for a control module programming event, it is required to document all Warranty Claim Codes in the Correction field on the Job Card. Dealers must only enter one code in the “SPS Warranty Claim Code” field on the transaction, otherwise the transaction will reject. Warranty Claim Code Information Retrieval If the SPS Warranty Claim Code was not recorded on the Job Card, the code can be retrieved in the SPS system as follows: • Open TIS on the computer used to program the vehicle. • Select and start SPS. • Select Settings. • Select the Warranty Claim Code tab. The VIN, Warranty Claim Code and Date/Time will be listed on a roster of recent programming events. If the code is retrievable, dealers should resubmit the transaction making sure to include the code in the SPS Warranty Claim Code field. Version 4 Modified Released September 04, 2018 September 21, 2018 – Added new Models and Model Years. March 13, 2019 – Added the Cruze, Equinox, Impala, and Malibu models, added first Note under Service Procedure, updated the stable battery voltage Note and changed the warranty statement. May 23, 2019 – Updated the Condition, added the Envision model, changed the Labor Operation, added SPS Warranty Claim Code information and added Additional Keywords. Additional Keywords: Blinking, Flickering, Flashing 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. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION