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Service bulletin 18NA161

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.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10168185
Published by NHTSA2019-11-25
Manufacturer's number18NA161
Manufacturer's date2019-10-11
NHTSA componentELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

NHTSA's summary

This technical bulletin provides a procedure for testing the battery cables for voltage drop, Checking for a bad ground at g218, Inspecting for a short at the starter B+ to shield and testing for a faulty battery.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Electrical system, 12-volt battery

Vehicles listed
CADILLAC ESCALADE2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV2015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
CHEVROLET SILVERADO2017
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 15002014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 25002014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 35002014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 45002019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
CHEVROLET TAHOE2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
GMC SIERRA2017
GMC SIERRA 15002014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 25002014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA 35002014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA DENALI2015, 2016 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC SIERRA DENALI2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
GMC YUKON2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
GMC YUKON XL2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
19V8880002019-12-12. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
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PIT5074H2023-12-11. Service bulletin. J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
PIT5074G2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Terminal Test Probe And Replacement Terminal.
1408117001a2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Unable to Clear BCM DTCs After Completing Repair
20NA1322021-12-20. Service bulletin. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements.
PIT5750A2021-09-13. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the battery goes dead and provides diagnostics tips on inspecting the LIN bus.
21NA1582021-08-09. Service bulletin. This service bulletin provides information on High Voltage Battery Module Replacement.
150603002H2021-04-16. Service bulletin. Original Equipment Batteries Part Number and ACDelco Replacement Battery Approved Warranty Part Numbers Correct battery cold cranking amperage (CCA) ratings and type are critical for proper test results when using the EL-50313. Access to the battery specification label, which contains the OEM part number and CCA rating and type, may be difficult without component removal. Refer to the table below for the original equipment ratings and part numbers used to set up a proper battery test. There has been some confusion as to the correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement. Refer to the table below for the correct battery warranty replacement. The correct ACDelco battery warranty replacement in the catalog is designated by the "Original Equipment Replacement" note in the description field.
17-NA-3272021-04-15. Service bulletin. Information for Dead Battery Condition Some customers may comment on the following conditions: • Dead battery • Dead battery after car sits a couple days Cause This condition may be caused by the OnStar® module staying awake, drawing power from the battery. Correction Note: If the vehicle is towed to the dealer with a dead battery, it is highly unlikely that a battery draw will be verified once the battery is charged. Verify that the vehicle VIN is flagged in the Global Warranty Management / Investigate History (GWM/IVH). If the VIN is flagged, do a Blue Button Press from the vehicle and request a "Re-configuration" and operational evaluation.
PIT57502020-08-10. Service bulletin. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the battery goes dead and provides diagnostics tips on inspecting the LIN bus.