# Service bulletin G\-204563

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10081066
- Published by NHTSA: 2016\-09\-28
- Manufacturer's number: G\-204563
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-11\-13
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM\(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM\)

## NHTSA's summary

14395 \- CUSTOMER SATISFACTION. ON SOME VEHICLES, A PERFORMANCE ISSUE WITH THE ONSTAR® MODULE MIGHT IMPACT THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY LIFE. THIS CAN CAUSE A DEAD BATTERY IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT STARTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 DAYS. THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR EVEN IF THE ONSTAR® SYSTEM IS NOT ACTIVE. DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE ONSTAR® MODULE. IF THE CUSTOMER DOES NOT HAVE AN ACTIVE ONSTAR® SUBSCRIPTION, THE ONSTAR® MODULE IS TO BE DEACTIVATED AFTER REPLACEMENT.

## The document

No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number.

## Components

Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 BUICK ENCORE
- 2015 BUICK LACROSSE
- 2015 BUICK REGAL
- 2015 BUICK VERANO
- 2015 CADILLAC ATS
- 2015 CADILLAC CTS
- 2015 CADILLAC ELR
- 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE
- 2015 CADILLAC SRX
- 2015 CADILLAC XTS
- 2015 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS
- 2015 CHEVROLET COLORADO
- 2015 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- 2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE
- 2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
- 2015 CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 2015 CHEVROLET MALIBU
- 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2015 CHEVROLET SONIC
- 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK
- 2015 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX
- 2015 CHEVROLET VOLT
- 2015 GMC CANYON
- 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2015 GMC TERRAIN
- 2015 GMC YUKON

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [16V422000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V422000.md), 2016-06-10: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- [16V257000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V257000.md), 2016-04-28: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- [15V416000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V416000.md), 2015-06-30: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- [15V162000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V162000.md), 2015-03-20: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- [2014216](/recalls/tc/2014216.md), 2014-06-06: Accessories

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [20\-NA\-132](/bulletins/10253527.md), 2024-04-23, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- [17\-NA\-052](/bulletins/10253526.md), 2024-04-23, Service bulletin: WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.
- [PIC6541](/bulletins/10253078.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians some additional diagnostic tips if they encounter a condition of a dead battery/parasitic drain.
- [PIT5448J](/bulletins/10253060.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician with a tip when the vehicle stops running after it has been idling for 2.5 hours. This is normal operation of the vehicle built with regular production code BTM and without Regular Production Option Code AVF. If the vehicle was built with regular production code BTM and AVF only has a 1 hour idle time.
- [20\-NA\-132](/bulletins/10252774.md), 2024-04-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- [PIT5401E](/bulletins/10252174.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Radio Inoperative with No Communication and DTC U0184
- [PIT5387B](/bulletins/10252173.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Radio HVAC IPC Blank Out When Operating A Snow Plow.
- [PIT5378C](/bulletins/10252172.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Radio Display May Momentarily Flicker When Vehicle Is First Started.
- [PIT5370C](/bulletins/10252171.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Unable to Insert Or Eject Discs.
- [PIT5362](/bulletins/10252170.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. OnStar And XM Antenna Malfunction Setting.

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