PIT5993A
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: PIT5993A
This preliminary information communicates an issue with high resistance in the glass breakage loop that could cause a dead battery or unwanted theft alarm. Dealers are to inspect the glass breakage loop.
Models from 2023
2023 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV |
2023 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN |
2023 CHEVROLET TAHOE |
2023 GMC YUKON XL |
Models from 2022
2022 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV |
2022 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN |
2022 CHEVROLET TAHOE |
2022 GMC YUKON XL |
Models from 2021
2021 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV |
2021 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN |
2021 CHEVROLET TAHOE |
2021 GMC YUKON XL |
Bulletin No.: PIT5993A Published date: 04/25/2023 Preliminary Information PIT5993A No Crank Due To Dead Battery / Battery Draw / Unwanted Alarm Models Brand: Model: Model Years: VIN: from to Engine: Transmissions: Cadillac Escalade Models 2021 - 2023 All All All All Chevrolet Suburban 2021 - 2023 All All All All Chevrolet Tahoe 2021 - 2023 All All All All GMC Yukon Models 2021 - 2023 All All All All Involved Region or Country North America Additional Options (RPO) Condition Cause Theft-deterrent alarm system RPO UTT Or UTR Some customers may comment on a low or dead battery, no crank due to a dead battery or unwanted alarm. These concerns could be caused by high resistance in the glass breakage loop, which is shown below with a dotted red line. The glass breakage loop consists of the rear window defogger grid and each rear quarter glass, which are all connected in series. Normally, the complete glass breakage loop should have less than 20 ohms of resistance to ground. If there is high resistance or a break at any place in this series circuit, it could cause the condition. Note: In some cases, the battery draw can only be duplicated if the vehicle is completely closed up (all doors and hood latches tripped) and the vehicle is locked, but in other cases the vehicle does not need to be closed and locked up. Correction: To test the glass breakage loop, disconnect the battery and the BCM X4 and X7 connectors. Using the correct test probe (EL-38125-58) check for proper terminal tension at the BCM X7 terminal 27. If terminal tension is good then use an ohmmeter to check the resistance of the glass breakage loop to the BCM ground. Do this by connecting one lead of the ohmmeter to the BCM ground at connector X4 terminal 24 or 25 and the other ohmmeter lead to terminal 27 of the BCM X7 connector. Measure the resistance. If the resistance to ground is greater than 20 ohms, then inspect the glass breakage loop for poor connections, which could occur at any point in the series circuit, shown above. The most common areas seen are the connections at either of the rear quarter glass assemblies. NOTE: In some cases, it has been found that the connection issues at the rear quarter glasses were caused by the installation of aftermarket window tint, decals, stickers, etc. and these types of failures are NOT covered under warranty. If the resistance to ground is less than 20 ohms, then the loop resistance is within spec, but if you are dealing with an intermittent issue then inspect and manipulate the glass breakage loop connections/wiring to see if the resistance increases. Repair any points of high resistance. Warranty Information For vehicles repaired under warranty, please use the appropriate warranty labor operation based on the actual cause and repair. NOTE: In some cases, it has been found that the connection issues at the rear quarter glasses were caused by the installation of aftermarket window tint, decals, stickers, etc. and these types of failures are NOT covered under warranty. Additional SI Keywords draw lo low Parasitic Version History Version Modi ed 2 03/23/2023 -Created on. 04/25/2023 - Update to the Cause, Correction and Warranty sections © 2023 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.