# 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.

- 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

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10112107-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10112107-0001.pdf)

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it.

## Components

Steering, Power steering, Steering gear

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE
- 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
- 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2015 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2015 GMC YUKON
- 2015 GMC YUKON XL

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [18V586000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V586000.md), 2018-09-07: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- [17V414000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V414000.md), 2017-06-29: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- [14V719000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V719000.md), 2014-11-10: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [14743B](/bulletins/10247235.md), 2023-12-18, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Loss of Electric Power Steering \(EPS\) Assist
- [120232002A](/bulletins/10245766.md), 2023-12-04, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN; BACK OVER PREVENTION; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID; STEERING; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP; SERVICE BRAKES. 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](/bulletins/10190533.md), 2021-04-21, Service bulletin: STEERING:GEAR BOX \(OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION\). 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](/bulletins/10138670.md), 2018-05-29, Service bulletin: STEERING; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID. 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](/bulletins/10135339.md), 2018-05-07, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 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](/bulletins/10134740.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: STEERING:GEAR BOX \(OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION\); STEERING. 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](/bulletins/10134625.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID; STEERING. 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](/bulletins/10115139.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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](/bulletins/10113356.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 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](/bulletins/10113217.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 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.

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