# Service bulletin PIT5338

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: 10135339
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-05\-07
- Manufacturer's number: PIT5338
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-10\-17
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

## NHTSA's summary

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.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10135339-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10135339-0001.pdf)

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

## Components

Electrical system, Steering, Power steering

## Vehicles listed

- 2009 to 2015 CADILLAC ESCALADE
- 2008 to 2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2008 to 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
- 2008 to 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2009 to 2013 GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2009 to 2013 GMC SIERRA DENALI
- 2009 to 2013 GMC YUKON
- 2010 GMC YUKON XL

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [18V586000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V586000.md), 2018-09-07: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [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 \(Replace Power Steering Fluid\)
- [120232001A](/bulletins/10245765.md), 2023-12-04, Service bulletin: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; STEERING; POWER TRAIN; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES AND FITTINGS. Hydraulic Power Steering Leak at Hose Connection to Steering Rack
- [05\-02\-32\-008F](/bulletins/10140434.md), 2018-06-11, Service bulletin: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering pump and line to correct the customers concern of lack of steering assit when stopped or parking lot manuvers.
- [13\-02\-32\-001B](/bulletins/10138679.md), 2018-05-29, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; 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.
- [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.
- [05\-02\-32\-008F](/bulletins/10138589.md), 2018-05-29, Service bulletin: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS; STEERING. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering pump and line to correct the customers concern of lack of steering assit when stopped or parking lot manuvers.
- [PI0534B](/bulletins/10134644.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP. This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a whine noise that varies with engine speeds.
- [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.
- [13\-02\-32\-001A](/bulletins/10134624.md), 2018-04-23, Service bulletin: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID. This technical bulletin provides a revision for 13\-02\-32\-001 to update the models information.
- [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.

JSON: [/v1/bulletins/10135339](/v1/bulletins/10135339)

[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%20PIT5338&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fbulletins%2F10135339&vehicle=Service%20bulletin%20PIT5338)