# Service bulletin PIT5278B

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: 10125982
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-12\-22
- Manufacturer's number: PIT5278B
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-06\-27
- NHTSA component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with erratic or hesitation when opening and closing the power lift gate. There may be a diagnostic trouble code B153A set in the power lift gate module. This concern could occur if the left lift gate actuator is internally coming apart. The actuator will need to be replaced however care must be taken when removing the actuator from the vehicle. If the internal portion of the actuator had completely separated the end of the actuator could become a projectile when removed. Obtain a number 8 self\-tapping screw that measures 1 ½ inches long. Fully open the lift gate and install the screw anywhere in a 30 millimeter space from the bottom of the smooth tube to secure the tubes. Continue with the lift gate actuator by following the lift gat power assist actuator procedure in service information.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10125982-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10125982-0001.pdf)

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

## Components

Body and frame, Electrical system

## Trouble codes named

B153A

## Vehicles listed

- 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE
- 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
- 2015 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2015 GMC YUKON
- 2015 GMC YUKON XL

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [15V640000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V640000.md), 2015-10-09: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- [14V301000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V301000.md), 2014-06-06: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

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- [20\-NA\-132](/bulletins/11012929.md), 2025-01-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

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