# Service bulletin PIP4138Q 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: 10129093 - Published by NHTSA: 2018\-02\-21 - Manufacturer's number: PIP4138Q - Manufacturer's date: 2018\-01\-24 - NHTSA component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING ## NHTSA's summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300\-P0308. If published Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the cause of this concern technician should check for a worn camshaft lobe and/or lifter roller, a sticking valve, valve leakage, a broken valve spring, and a collapsed active fuel management lifter. ## The document - [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10129093-9999.pdf) - [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10129093-0001.pdf) The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. ## Components Lighting ## Trouble codes named P0300, P0308 ## Vehicles listed - 2008 to 2009 BUICK ALLURE - 2008 to 2009 BUICK LACROSSE - 2004 to 2007 BUICK RAINIER - 2008 to 2009 CADILLAC CTS - 2013 to 2014 CADILLAC CTS - 2017 CADILLAC CTS - 2006 to 2007 CADILLAC CTS\-V - 2010 to 2012 CADILLAC CTS\-V - 2015 to 2016 CADILLAC CTS\-V - 2018 CADILLAC CTS\-V - 2002 to 2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE - 2007 to 2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE - 2002 to 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 - 2010 to 2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO - 2011 to 2017 CHEVROLET CAPRICE - 2009 to 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO - 2005 to 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE - 2002 to 2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS - 2006 to 2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA - 2006 to 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO - 2002 to 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 - 2002 to 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD - 2012 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - 2015 to 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 - 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 - 2003 to 2006 CHEVROLET SSR - 2002 to 2018 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN - 2002 to 2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE - 2003 to 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER - 2003 GMC C SERIES - 2004 to 2009 GMC CANYON - 2003 to 2009 GMC ENVOY - 2002 to 2018 GMC SAVANA - 2017 GMC SIERRA - 2006 to 2010 GMC SIERRA 1500 - 2014 to 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 - 2002 to 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 HD - 2003 to 2005 GMC SIERRA 2500 - 2012 GMC SIERRA 2500 - 2002 GMC SIERRA 3500 - 2011 GMC SIERRA 3500 - 2013 GMC SIERRA 3500 - 2018 GMC SIERRA 3500 - 2007 to 2016 GMC SIERRA DENALI - 2002 to 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI - 2014 GMC YUKON XL - 2008 to 2010 PONTIAC G8 - 2005 to 2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX - 2005 to 2006 PONTIAC GTO - 2005 to 2009 SAAB 9\-7X ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [2015431](/recalls/tc/2015431.md), 2015-09-25: Lights And Instruments - [15V519000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V519000.md), 2015-08-14: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS - [2015365](/recalls/tc/2015365.md), 2015-08-12: Lights And Instruments - [2014535](/recalls/tc/2014535.md), 2014-11-26: Lights And Instruments - [2014174](/recalls/tc/2014174.md), 2014-05-16: Lights And Instruments - [14V251000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V251000.md), 2014-05-14: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING - [09V310000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V310000.md), 2009-07-29: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH - [07V342000](/recalls/nhtsa/07V342000.md), 2007-08-07: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS - [06V139000](/recalls/nhtsa/06V139000.md), 2006-04-27: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH - [2006087](/recalls/tc/2006087.md), 2006-04-20: Lights And Instruments ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [07\-08\-42\-006U](/bulletins/11026022.md), 2025-12-03, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer \(Upfitter\), and/or turn signals flash fast after factory box removed. - [07\-08\-42\-006T](/bulletins/11017243.md), 2025-04-25, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This service bulletin provides technicians with information on available BCM calibrations to restore bulb outage detection on vehicles produced by a second stage manufacturer \(Upfitter\), and/or turn signals flash fast after factory box removed. - [01\-08\-42\-001Q](/bulletins/11014170.md), 2025-02-11, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines. - [22\-NA\-244](/bulletins/11000550.md), 2024-05-30, Warranty extension: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; STRUCTURE:BODY; UNKNOWN OR OTHER; SERVICE BRAKES. This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories \- Dealer\-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period. - [PI0685B](/bulletins/10253599.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; STRUCTURE. GM Accessory and Camaro Transformer High Wing Spoiler Center High Mount Stop lamp. - [PI0685A](/bulletins/10253598.md), 2024-04-29, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. GM Accessory and Camaro Transformer High Wing Spoiler Center High Mount Stop lamp. - [PIT5334A](/bulletins/10252150.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Dome Lamps Flash On And Off When Operating Brake Pedal Or Turn Signal. - [15NA074](/bulletins/10250045.md), 2024-02-12, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING; AIR BAGS. Seatbelt Pretensioner Harness Out of Position, Airbag Indicator Light ON, DTCs Set - [15NA013](/bulletins/10250030.md), 2024-02-12, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior Lighting Inoperative \- Incorrect Upfitter BCM Connections - [140842001](/bulletins/10250016.md), 2024-02-12, Service bulletin: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Additional Diagnostic Tips for Headlamp Inoperative or Intermittent Conditions JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10129093](/v1/bulletins/10129093) [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%20PIP4138Q&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10129093&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20PIP4138Q)