17NA097
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: 17NA097
This service bulletin provides a procedure to apply butyl tape to the object sensing alert module brackets to correct a side blind zone not working correctly or side mirror notification condition.
Models from 2020
2020 CHEVROLET BOLT EV |
Models from 2019
2019 CHEVROLET BOLT EV |
Models from 2018
2018 CHEVROLET BOLT EV |
Models from 2017
2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV |
Bulletin No.: Service Bulletin Date: 17-NA-097 October, 2020 TECHNICAL Subject: Side Blind Zone is Not Working Correctly and/or Incorrect Side Mirror Notification Brand: Model: Chevrolet Bolt EV Opel/ Vauxhall Ampera-e Model Year: from VIN: to from to — — Engine: Transmission: — — 2020 2017 2019 Involved Region or Country North America, Europe, South Korea, Middle East Additional Options (RPOs) Equipped with Side Active Safety Obstacle Detection Enhanced (RPO UKC) Condition Some customers may comment when driving, the side mirror indicates there is a vehicle present when there actually is not. The technician may find one or more of the following conditions: • Wiring harness to the sensors may not be properly connected or routed. • Butyl tape not covering the sensor bracket completely. • Butyl tape missing completely. Cause If the side blind zone has been found not working properly, inspect one or more of the following areas: • Butyl tape application at the sensor brackets. • Sensor harness electrical connection and routing. • Poor grounding at the G401 and/or G404 body ground. Correction 1 4749843 Inspect the wiring harness electrical connectors for proper connections and routing. Copyright 2020 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. 4847139 Remove the G401 (2) and G404 (1) grounds. Clean and remove paint from contact points. Page 2 October, 2020 Bulletin No.: 17-NA-097 Correction 2 4749759 Important: The opening must be completely covered with the butyl tape to avoid allowing unwanted radar reflection to be detected and triggering the false alerts. Install a new single piece of aluminum butyl tape on the bottom of the object sensing alert module brackets so the opening is completely covered by the tape. Correction 3 Bulletin No.: 17-NA-097 October, 2020 Service Procedure Page 3 • If the side blind zone and/or side mirror indicators are not performing properly, continue with procedure. 6. Remove the quarter lower rear trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement in SI. 7. Remove the G401 and G404 electrical connector. 8. Inspect and remove any paint from the ground contact points. 9. Torque the bolts to specifications. Refer to Fastener Specifications in SI. 10. Install the quarter lower rear trim panel. 11. Update the side object sensor module using the Service Programming System (SPS) with the latest calibrations available on TIS2WEB. Refer to Side Object Sensor Programming and Setup in SI. If the side blind zone and/or side mirror indicators are not performing properly, refer to SI for further diagnostics. Parts Information Description Part Number 42563361 (LH) TAPE-RR BPR FASCIA EXTN 42563362 (RH) Qty 1 Warranty Information 4847179 1. Raise the vehicle to its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in SI. 2. Inspect the side blind zone sensors (2) electrical connector (1) for proper connection and routing of the wiring harness (4). 3. Using Acrysol or equivalent, clean the bottom of the module and allow to dry. 4. Peel the backing off of the aluminum butyl tape (3) and apply to the bottom of the module. 5. Lower the vehicle. • If the side blind zone and/or side mirror indicators are performing properly, no further work is required. For vehicles repaired under the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage (Canada Base Warranty coverage), use the following labor operation. Reference the Applicable Warranties section of Investigate Vehicle History (IVH) for coverage information. Labor Operation Description Labor Time 6480398* Inspect Sensor Electrical Connections and Apply Butyl Tape to Both Object Sensing Modules 0.4 hr Add Inspection and Cleaning of G401 and G404 Ground Contact Points 0.8 hr Add Side Object Sensor Reprogramming with SPS 0.3 hr *This is a unique Labor Operation for bulletin use only. Version 5 Modified August 16, 2017 – Added Vauxhall to models and wiring electrical connectors and ground information. November 14, 2017 – Added Side Object Sensor Module Programming and Setup information. August 10, 2018 – Added the 2018 and 2019 Model Years. October 16, 2020 – Added 2020 Model Year to Bolt EV. 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