# Service bulletin PIT4954C

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: 10113019
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-08\-15
- Manufacturer's number: PIT4954C
- Manufacturer's date: 2013\-06\-03
- NHTSA component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\); SUSPENSION

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Suspension System message on the Driver Information Center and the rear suspension ride height is incorrect. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0696 or C0711 set in Electronic Suspension Control. Technician will need to inspect air compressor assembly for wire damage and repair any damage do not replace the complete air compressor assembly. Some vehicles may have a Service Suspension System message on the Driver Information Center and may also comment that the rear suspension ride height may be low under a heavy payload. Technician will follow published Service Information diagnostics and if determine if the sensor needs to be replaced technician will need to replace a complete air filter, dryer, and sensor assembly. Some vehicles may have a loose hose hanging down in the left rear of the vehicle. Technician will replace the auto leveling compressor air inlet filter and hose assembly. Also some vehicles may have automatic level control compressor is no longer performing a self\-test at start up. Be advised the automatic level system normally will not or very infrequently cycle the compressor at key up.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10113019-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2013/MC-10113019-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Driver assistance, Suspension

## Trouble codes named

C0696, C0711

## Vehicles listed

- 2002 to 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE
- 2003 to 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
- 2007 to 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
- 2002 to 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500
- 2007 to 2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
- 2002 to 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
- 2002 to 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500
- 2001 to 2013 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 2001 to 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2001 to 2013 GMC YUKON
- 2001 to 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI
- 2004 to 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI XL
- 2001 to 2011 GMC YUKON XL
- 2012 to 2013 GMC YUKON XL

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [11V007000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V007000.md), 2011-01-06: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
- [2010454](/recalls/tc/2010454.md), 2010-12-17: Suspension
- [10V643000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V643000.md), 2010-12-17: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [PI0281L](/bulletins/11019516.md), 2025-06-12, Service bulletin: STEERING; POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION. This preliminary informational \(PI\) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- [05\-03\-08\-002J](/bulletins/11007936.md), 2024-09-20, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- [05\-03\-08\-002J](/bulletins/11007935.md), 2024-09-20, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- [15\-00\-89\-004G](/bulletins/11000119.md), 2024-05-15, Service bulletin: ENGINE; SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN. This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- [PI0430B](/bulletins/10254209.md), 2024-05-06, Service bulletin: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SUSPENSION. Magnetically Controlled Suspension Electrical Connector Not Seated.
- [PIT4322P](/bulletins/10251708.md), 2024-03-18, Service bulletin: 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.
- [15NA082B](/bulletins/10250048.md), 2024-02-12, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION. Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
- [15NA082](/bulletins/10250047.md), 2024-02-12, Service bulletin: BACK OVER PREVENTION. Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
- [PIT5207](/bulletins/10247764.md), 2023-12-26, Service bulletin: SUSPENSION. Service Stabilitrak Message With DTC C0455 and/or C0710 SYM5A After A Sequential Programming
- [PIT5181](/bulletins/10247739.md), 2023-12-26, Service bulletin: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC \(ASC\). SES MIL With P057C And/Or P057D Service Stability Message.

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