# Service bulletin 16NA246 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: 10082437 - Published by NHTSA: 2016\-10\-14 - Manufacturer's number: 16NA246 - Manufacturer's date: 2016\-08\-03 - NHTSA component: AIR BAGS ## NHTSA's summary THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON LOCATING AND RECONNECTING AIRBAG CONNECTORS THAT ARE NOT FULLY SEATED TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF AN AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED, OR ONE, OR MORE, AIRBAG DTC\(S\) SET. ## 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 Air bags ## Vehicles listed - 2016 to 2017 BUICK CASCADA - 2016 to 2017 BUICK ENCLAVE - 2016 to 2017 BUICK ENCORE - 2016 to 2017 BUICK ENVISION - 2016 to 2017 BUICK LACROSSE - 2016 to 2017 BUICK REGAL - 2016 to 2017 BUICK VERANO - 2016 to 2017 CADILLAC ATS - 2016 CADILLAC ATS\-V - 2016 CADILLAC CT6 - 2017 CADILLAC CT6 PLUG\-IN HYBRID - 2016 to 2017 CADILLAC CTS - 2016 CADILLAC CTS\-V - 2016 to 2017 CADILLAC ELR - 2016 to 2017 CADILLAC ESCALADE - 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV - 2017 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV - 2016 CADILLAC SRX - 2017 CADILLAC SRX - 2016 CADILLAC XT5 - 2017 CADILLAC XT5 - 2016 to 2017 CADILLAC XTS - 2017 CHEVROLET BOLT EV - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET CAMARO - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET CAPRICE - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET CAPRICE POLICE PURSUIT - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS - 2016 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET COLORADO - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET CORVETTE - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET EXPRESS - 2016 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 4500 - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET IMPALA - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU HYBRID - 2017 CHEVROLET N300 MAX - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 - 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET SONIC - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET SPARK - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET SPARK EV - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE - 2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET TRAX - 2016 to 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT - 2016 to 2017 GMC ACADIA - 2016 to 2017 GMC CANYON - 2016 to 2017 GMC SAVANA - 2016 to 2017 GMC SAVANA 1500 - 2016 to 2017 GMC SAVANA 2500 - 2016 to 2017 GMC SAVANA 3500 - 2016 to 2017 GMC SIERRA 1500 - 2016 to 2017 GMC SIERRA 2500 - 2016 to 2017 GMC SIERRA 3500 - 2016 GMC SIERRA HD - 2016 to 2017 GMC TERRAIN - 2016 to 2017 GMC YUKON - 2016 to 2017 GMC YUKON DENALI - 2016 to 2017 GMC YUKON XL ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [26V611000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V611000.md), 2026-09-24: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR - [2026246](/recalls/tc/2026246.md), 2026-05-21: Airbag - [26V329000](/recalls/nhtsa/26V329000.md), 2026-05-21: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE - [2023277](/recalls/tc/2023277.md), 2023-05-10: Airbag - [23V334000](/recalls/nhtsa/23V334000.md), 2023-05-10: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE - [2021619](/recalls/tc/2021619.md), 2021-10-07: Airbag - [21V782000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V782000.md), 2021-10-07: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE - [2021410](/recalls/tc/2021410.md), 2021-07-01: Airbag - [21V504000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V504000.md), 2021-07-01: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN:INFLATOR - [21V246000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V246000.md), 2021-04-08: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [15NA087](/bulletins/10250050.md), 2024-02-12, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Stop/Start System \(RPO KL9\) Inhibited with Malfunction Indicator Light \(MIL\) ON, and DTC P16DC Set - [GCUS3407](/bulletins/10248441.md), 2024-01-08, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. GM shipped sixteen 2016 model year Chevrolet Malibu's that did not complete final end\-of\-the\-line testing at the assembly plant. The airbag malfunction indicator light in these vehicles should be illuminated; this MIL light indicates that the vehicle's sensing and diagnostic module is not locked. Typically this would be found during PDI. TheseSDM modules must be locked before the vehicles can be sold. GM is currently working on a calibration to address this condition. - [15796A](/bulletins/10248426.md), 2024-01-08, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. SDM Stud Misalignment - [15794](/bulletins/10248425.md), 2024-01-08, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. SDM Stud Misalignment - [15521](/bulletins/10247250.md), 2023-12-18, Service bulletin: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; AIR BAGS; SEATS; EQUIPMENT. In situations where your vehicle side doors will not open from INSIDE the vehicle due to low or no battery voltage, such as a discharged or disconnected battery, or if the vehicle is entered without the key fob or the fob is not working, the driver and passenger side doors can be opened from the inside of the vehicle by using the manual release levers located on the floor between the seats and the door openings. - [120604002E](/bulletins/10246600.md), 2023-12-11, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS. Information on Exhaust Fluid Range, Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor, Service Exhaust Fluid System or Service Emission System Driver Information Center Messages - [PIT5509K](/bulletins/10237677.md), 2023-06-13, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; TRAILER HITCHES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System? message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. Diagnostic Trouble Code C1114 set in the Chassis Control Module. Chassis Control Module has to determine the type of trailer brake system that is being used. The Chassis Control Module can be sensitive to a variety of trailer wiring issues. The technician will need to make a trailer tester using Electric Trailer Brake Magnets and 7\-way trailer connector to determine if it is a vehicle or trailer issue. If the concern is not duplicated with the tester installed, the vehicle is operating correctly and the focus should be on the trailer wiring or 7 way connector. - [PIT5994](/bulletins/10234237.md), 2023-04-17, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; POWER TRAIN. This Preliminary information communication provides information to the technician with diagnostic tips for diagnosing reduced or low engine power with no Driver Information Center messages, that may be caused by an inaccurate brake pedal position sensor. - [PIT4322N](/bulletins/10232819.md), 2023-03-13, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unwanted Stability Activation and/or a Service Stability message on the Driver Information Center. Technician may find a Diagnostic Trouble Code C0710. Technician should inspect for vehicles modifications before any in\-depth diagnostics are performed. - [PIT5391F](/bulletins/10232812.md), 2023-03-13, Service bulletin: AIR BAGS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that have a no crank or a start and then immediate stall, Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator lamp may not be on when the ignition is in the run position. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0513 and or P262B may also be set. Technician will pulled the driver sill plate and inspect the wiring for damaged or corroded circuits. Technician will repair any damaged or corroded circuits. JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10082437](/v1/bulletins/10082437) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%20Service%20bulletin%2016NA246&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10082437&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%2016NA246)