Service bulletin PIT5213C

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
Type	Service bulletin
NHTSA id	10112107
Published by NHTSA	2017-08-15
Manufacturer's number	PIT5213C
Manufacturer's date	2014-07-09
NHTSA component	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the electric steering gear and motor/module kit part numbers 23144655, 23129057, 23185536, 23191364, 23129054, 23144658, 23185542, 23191367, 23129055, 23144657, 23185540, 23191366, 23129056, 23144656, 23185538, 23191365 and 23129059 part restriction through General Motors Product Quality Center has ended. Dealer can now order the parts through the regular Customer Care and Aftersales parts process.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Steering, Power steering, Steering gear

Vehicles listed
CADILLAC ESCALADE	2015
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV	2015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500	2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN	2015
CHEVROLET TAHOE	2015
GMC SIERRA 1500	2014 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC YUKON	2015
GMC YUKON XL	2015

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
18V586000	2018-09-07. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
17V414000	2017-06-29. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
14V719000	2014-11-10. STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
14743B	2023-12-18. Service bulletin. Loss of Electric Power Steering (EPS) Assist
120232002A	2023-12-04. Service bulletin. Power Steering Noise or Fluid Leak from Power Steering Pump, Gear or High Pressure Pressure Hose During Extreme Low Temperature Operation (Replace Power Steering Fluid)
PI1002B	2021-04-21. Service bulletin. Grease or sealant visible on steering gear - should not be interpreted as leak. Some customers or technicians may comment on seeing grease or sealant on certain locations of the steering gear. The illustrations below include arrows showing the areas on the steering gear that the supplier intentionally applies sealing grease. Any of these locations have the potential of showing visible grease under normal operation.
13-02-32-001C	2018-05-29. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair any power steering leak that may be caused from extremely low temperatures and use the recommended fluid.
PIT5338	2018-05-07. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have a Service Power Steering or Service Hybrid System message displayed on the Driver Information Center, Charging System indicator lamp on, Loss of power steering assist, and or Loss of 12 volt battery power. Technician will need to replace the Accessory DC Power Control Module.
PI1002	2018-04-23. Service bulletin. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information for Grease or Sealant Visible on Steering Gear ? Should Not Be Interpreted as Leak Concern.
12-02-32-002A	2018-04-23. Service bulletin. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 12-02-32-002 to add the 2013-2014 model years, add noise as a possible condition and add a Note in the Instructions section.
PIP5140A	2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that have a vibration in the 30-40 MPH range. Technician will need to visually inspect the propeller shaft if Pico readings indicate a propeller shaft 1 disturbance. Technician will need to inspect for obvious signs of damage to the propeller shaft, dents, scrapes, and under coating. If the propeller shaft is damaged replace the propeller shaft. If propeller shaft inspection does not indicate any concerns, then record Pico readings with the sensor placed inside the vehicle where the vibration is felt the most. Technician should rotate the propeller shaft 180 degrees at the rear flange and re-evaluate. If propeller shaft re-indexing does not correct concern, see the appropriate section of the latest version of PI1354 and if further assistance is needed see the latest version of PIP5338 prior to contacting General Motors Technical Assistance Center at the number you have been provided for further assistance.
PIT5405C	2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a reduced or loss of power steering assist, steering wheel jerks or kicks back when turning, Service Stabilitrak message with warning chime, engine stall, Instrument Panel Cluster going blank or inoperative, radio/Integrated Center Stack going blank, Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning going blank, hood ajar message and/or dome lamps flash when shifting into reverse, alarm sounds when locking doors or door locks cycling, and or wipers continue to run for a short time after turning off and then stop/park in the incorrect location. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes U0073, U0078, U0029, U0028, U0415, U0140, U0126, U0121, U0101, U0100, C0544, C0710, U1510, B127B, B2605, B3600, C0800, U0428, U0452, U0131, and P0513 set in the vehicle. Check the body control module ground at the G218 location. The front dash insulator mat may be trapped between the ground eyelet and the body stud. Remove the round nut and eyelet and cut the front dash insulator mat away from the ground stud so it no longer interferes with the ground stud and reinstall the eyelet and ground nut. Technician will also inspect the starter solenoid battery cable for shorting out on the starter heat shield. Technician will need to voltage drop the battery cables. The battery should be tested using the GR8. X183 or X133 should be inspected for any broken/loose/backed out terminals.
PIT5213A	2017-08-15. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the electric steering gear part numbers 23129054, 23129055, 23129056, 23185542, 23185540, 23185538, 23191367, 23191366, 23191365, 23129057, 23185536, 23191364, 23144655, 23129057, 23185536, 23191364, and 23129059 will be placed on restriction through the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.