# Service bulletin PIP5159C

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: 10149051
- Published by NHTSA: 2018\-11\-26
- Manufacturer's number: PIP5159C
- Manufacturer's date: 2018\-10\-29
- NHTSA component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300 \- P0308 may set. Technician will inspect for lose sparkplug wire. If a spark plug wire is found lose check for a missing ?C? clip on the wire end for the ignition coil. If the clip is missing replace the wire.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10149051-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10149051-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Electrical system, Engine

## Trouble codes named

P0300, P0308

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 CADILLAC CTS
- 2016 CADILLAC CTS\-V
- 2018 CADILLAC CTS\-V
- 2015 to 2019 CADILLAC ESCALADE
- 2016 to 2019 CHEVROLET CAMARO
- 2016 to 2019 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
- 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2015 to 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2015 to 2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 2015 to 2019 CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2017 GMC SIERRA
- 2014 to 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2019 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2018 GMC SIERRA 3500
- 2015 to 2018 GMC YUKON
- 2019 GMC YUKON DENALI
- 2019 GMC YUKON XL

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2024294](/recalls/tc/2024294.md), 2024-05-24: Electrical
- [2021407](/recalls/tc/2021407.md), 2021-07-01: Electrical
- [21V346000](/recalls/nhtsa/21V346000.md), 2021-05-13: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECU/ECM\):SOFTWARE
- [2019631](/recalls/tc/2019631.md), 2019-12-12: Electrical
- [19V888000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V888000.md), 2019-12-12: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- [2019325](/recalls/tc/2019325.md), 2019-06-28: Electrical
- [2019204](/recalls/tc/2019204.md), 2019-04-26: Electrical
- [19V328000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V328000.md), 2019-04-25: ENGINE
- [2018481](/recalls/tc/2018481.md), 2018-09-07: Electrical
- [2016068](/recalls/tc/2016068.md), 2016-02-11: Electrical

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [N262576260](/bulletins/11038468.md), 2026-10-15, Service campaign: ENGINE. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles may have a condition that could cause a small exhaust leak at the catalytic converter inlet. Dealers are to replace the catalytic converter inlet clamp and to inspect the catalytic converter – replacing it if damage is observed. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
- [N262548050](/bulletins/11031551.md), 2026-04-24, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This message is to inform dealers that Special Coverage N262548050 is being temporarily suspended for the models above. Involved vehicles will be temporarily removed from IVH. Dealers will be notified when repairs can be resumed. We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause.
- [N262548050](/bulletins/11031510.md), 2026-04-23, Service campaign: ENGINE. Certain vehicles, may have a condition that could cause the Catalytic Converter to fail. If this failure occurs, the Malfunction Indicator Light \(Check Engine Light\) will illuminate, and a diagnostic trouble code will set. Dealers are to replace the Catalytic Converter as necessary. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer.
- [N252515590](/bulletins/11027795.md), 2026-01-27, Service campaign: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition in which the body\-to\-chassis ground strap may be corroded. Dealers will replace the ground strap.
- [00\-06\-01\-026R](/bulletins/11026017.md), 2025-12-03, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- [23\-NA\-170](/bulletins/11024486.md), 2025-10-25, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
- [23\-NA\-153](/bulletins/11024485.md), 2025-10-25, Service bulletin: ENGINE. The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
- [23\-NA\-201](/bulletins/11024378.md), 2025-10-21, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STEERING. This service bulletin advises the technician of a possible loose ground that may be causing customer concerns of Loss of Steering Assist and/or Loss of Brake Assist and Malfunction Indicator Lamp \(MIL\) Illuminated.
- [24\-NA\-241](/bulletins/11024332.md), 2025-10-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This informational bulletin advises the technician of a part number change for long block engines used in the trucks noted.
- [22\-NA\-080](/bulletins/11024330.md), 2025-10-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the camshaft actuator magnet to correct customer concerns of engine related shudder.

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