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CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, GMC

PIT4593D

Manufacturer communications

Publication date
2012-11-15
Received by NHTSA
2017-08-15
NHTSA record numbers
10112578

Manufacturer summary

Original wording in English

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lack of brake assist after disconnecting the battery or after the 12 volts battery has run low on voltage. The Antilock Braking System Malfunction Indicator Lamp may also be on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C121D sym 00 or C056D sym 00 set in the Electronic Brake Control Module. Technician should be advised to wait for a period of at least 1 minute with the ignition in the "OFF" position prior to disconnecting the negative battery cable. Technician will need to follow these steps to repair the concern. 1. Install the negative battery cable to the battery. 2. Rotate the lever lock clockwise until an audible click is heard in order to connect the negative battery cable to the battery. 3. Position the negative battery cable insulating cover over the negative terminal. 4. Start the vehicle without stepping on the brake pedal. 5. Shut the vehicle "Off" for one minute. 6. Restart vehicle and check brakes for proper operation. 7. Clear codes in the Engine Control Module and the Electronic Brake Control Module.

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MakeModelModel year
CadillacESCALADE2013
CadillacESCALADE2012
CadillacESCALADE2011
CadillacESCALADE2010
CadillacESCALADE2009
ChevroletSILVERADO2013
ChevroletSILVERADO2012
ChevroletSILVERADO2011
ChevroletSILVERADO2010
ChevroletSILVERADO2009
ChevroletTAHOE2013
ChevroletTAHOE2012
ChevroletTAHOE2011
ChevroletTAHOE2010
ChevroletTAHOE2009
ChevroletTAHOE2008
GMCSIERRA2013
GMCSIERRA2012
GMCSIERRA2011
GMCSIERRA2010
GMCSIERRA2009
GMCSIERRA DENALI2013
GMCSIERRA DENALI2012
GMCSIERRA DENALI2011
GMCSIERRA DENALI2010
GMCSIERRA DENALI2009
GMCYUKON2013
GMCYUKON2012
GMCYUKON2011
GMCYUKON2010

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