# Service bulletin PIT3271J

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: 10168960
- Published by NHTSA: 2019\-12\-09
- Manufacturer's number: PIT3271J
- Manufacturer's date: 2019\-11\-12
- NHTSA component: WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

## NHTSA's summary

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10168960-0001.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10168960-9999.pdf)

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

## Components

Brakes, Wheels, Anti\-lock brakes

## Vehicles listed

- 2016 to 2018 BUICK CASCADA
- 2003 to 2005 BUICK CENTURY
- 2008 to 2018 BUICK ENCLAVE
- 2013 to 2018 BUICK ENCORE
- 2016 to 2018 BUICK ENVISION
- 2005 to 2018 BUICK LACROSSE
- 2003 to 2005 BUICK LESABRE
- 2006 BUICK LESABRE
- 2006 to 2011 BUICK LUCERNE
- 2012 BUICK LUCERNE
- 2003 to 2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE
- 2004 to 2007 BUICK RAINIER
- 2003 to 2004 BUICK REGAL
- 2005 BUICK REGAL
- 2011 to 2018 BUICK REGAL
- 2003 to 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
- 2005 to 2007 BUICK TERRAZA
- 2008 BUICK TERRAZA
- 2012 to 2017 BUICK VERANO
- 2013 to 2018 CADILLAC ATS
- 2016 to 2018 CADILLAC CT6
- 2003 to 2018 CADILLAC CTS
- 2003 to 2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE
- 2006 to 2011 CADILLAC DTS
- 2014 to 2017 CADILLAC ELR
- 2003 to 2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE
- 2003 to 2016 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
- 2017 to 2018 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV
- 2007 to 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT
- 2003 to 2006 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 1500
- 2003 to 2004 CADILLAC SEVILLE
- 2004 to 2016 CADILLAC SRX
- 2005 to 2011 CADILLAC STS
- 2012 CADILLAC STS
- 2004 to 2009 CADILLAC XLR
- 2017 to 2018 CADILLAC XT5
- 2013 to 2018 CADILLAC XTS
- 2016 CHEVROLET 3500
- 2003 to 2005 CHEVROLET ASTRO
- 2007 to 2013 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
- 2003 to 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
- 2003 to 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2500
- 2004 to 2006 CHEVROLET AVEO
- 2009 to 2018 CHEVROLET AVEO
- 2003 to 2005 CHEVROLET BLAZER
- 2017 to 2018 CHEVROLET BOLT EV
- 2003 to 2009 CHEVROLET C SERIES
- 2010 to 2018 CHEVROLET CAMARO
- 2003 to 2004 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
- 2011 to 2017 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
- 2008 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
- 2012 to 2018 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA
- 2009 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT
- 2010 to 2011 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT
- 2003 to 2005 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
- 2014 to 2017 CHEVROLET CHEVEROLET SS
- 2017 CHEVROLET CHEYENNE
- 2015 to 2016 CHEVROLET CITY EXPRESS
- 2004 to 2006 CHEVROLET CLASSIC
- 2005 to 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT
- 2004 to 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO
- 2014 CHEVROLET COLORADO
- 2015 to 2018 CHEVROLET COLORADO
- 2003 CHEVROLET CONVENTIONAL
- 2003 to 2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
- 2011 to 2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE
- 2005 CHEVROLET EPICA
- 2005 to 2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
- 2003 to 2018 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
- 2005 to 2006 CHEVROLET F SERIES
- 2004 to 2006 CHEVROLET G VAN BUS
- 2006 to 2011 CHEVROLET HHR
- 2003 to 2018 CHEVROLET IMPALA
- 2017 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 4500
- 2017 CHEVROLET LOW CAB FORWARD 5500
- 2003 to 2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU
- 2003 to 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
- 2014 to 2016 CHEVROLET N300
- 2018 CHEVROLET N300
- 2017 CHEVROLET N300 MAX
- 2004 to 2007 CHEVROLET OPTRA
- 2017 CHEVROLET ORLANDO
- 2003 to 2004 CHEVROLET S10
- 2016 to 2018 CHEVROLET S10
- 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
- 2006 to 2014 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500
- 2003 to 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD
- 2003 to 2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2018 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500
- 2017 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
- 2012 to 2018 CHEVROLET SONIC
- 2013 to 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK
- 2014 to 2017 CHEVROLET SPARK EV
- 2003 to 2006 CHEVROLET SSR
- 2003 to 2018 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
- 2003 to 2009 CHEVROLET T SERIES
- 2010 CHEVROLET T SERIES
- 2003 to 2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE
- 2003 to 2004 CHEVROLET TRACKER
- 2003 to 2009 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
- 2017 to 2018 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
- 2009 to 2018 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE
- 2013 to 2018 CHEVROLET TRAX
- 2005 to 2009 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
- 2003 to 2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE
- 2011 to 2018 CHEVROLET VOLT
- 2003 to 2010 CHEVROLET W\-SERIES
- 2007 to 2018 GMC ACADIA
- 2004 to 2009 GMC C SERIES
- 2004 to 2012 GMC CANYON
- 2015 to 2018 GMC CANYON
- 2003 to 2009 GMC ENVOY
- 2006 GMC ENVOY XL
- 2004 to 2005 GMC ENVOY XUV
- 2003 GMC G SERIES
- 2010 GMC G VAN BUS
- 2003 to 2004 GMC JIMMY
- 2005 GMC JIMMY CLASSIC
- 2003 to 2005 GMC SAFARI
- 2003 to 2018 GMC SAVANA
- 2017 GMC SIERRA
- 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500
- 2007 to 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2018 GMC SIERRA 2500
- 2003 GMC SIERRA DENALI
- 2007 to 2013 GMC SIERRA DENALI
- 2015 to 2016 GMC SIERRA DENALI
- 2018 GMC SIERRA DENALI
- 2003 to 2004 GMC SONOMA
- 2010 to 2018 GMC TERRAIN
- 2003 to 2010 GMC TOPKICK
- 2004 to 2010 GMC W\-SERIES
- 2003 to 2018 GMC YUKON
- 2003 to 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI
- 2004 to 2013 GMC YUKON DENALI XL
- 2003 to 2011 GMC YUKON XL
- 2012 to 2014 GMC YUKON XL
- 2015 to 2018 GMC YUKON XL
- 2003 to 2010 HUMMER H2
- 2006 to 2010 HUMMER H3
- 2006 ISUZU 4500 SERIES
- 2008 ISUZU H SERIES
- 2009 ISUZU H SERIES
- 2009 to 2010 ISUZU T SERIES
- 2003 to 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
- 2003 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
- 2003 to 2004 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
- 2003 to 2004 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
- 2003 to 2005 PONTIAC AZTEK
- 2003 to 2005 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
- 2008 to 2010 PONTIAC G3
- 2011 PONTIAC G3
- 2007 to 2010 PONTIAC G5
- 2011 PONTIAC G5
- 2005 to 2010 PONTIAC G6
- 2008 to 2010 PONTIAC G8
- 2003 to 2005 PONTIAC GRAND AM
- 2003 to 2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
- 2004 to 2006 PONTIAC GTO
- 2007 PONTIAC GTO
- 2003 to 2004 PONTIAC MONTANA
- 2005 to 2009 PONTIAC MONTANA
- 2003 to 2004 PONTIAC MONTANA EXT
- 2005 to 2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT
- 2007 to 2009 PONTIAC PURSUIT
- 2006 to 2010 PONTIAC SOLSTICE
- 2003 to 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
- 2006 to 2009 PONTIAC TORRENT
- 2003 to 2010 PONTIAC VIBE
- 2009 SAAB 9\-3
- 2009 to 2010 SAAB 9\-5
- 2005 to 2009 SAAB 9\-7X
- 2008 to 2009 SATURN ASTRA
- 2010 to 2011 SATURN ASTRA
- 2007 to 2010 SATURN AURA
- 2003 to 2007 SATURN ION
- 2003 SATURN L200
- 2004 to 2005 SATURN L200
- 2003 to 2005 SATURN L300
- 2007 to 2010 SATURN OUTLOOK
- 2011 SATURN OUTLOOK
- 2005 to 2007 SATURN RELAY
- 2008 SATURN RELAY
- 2007 to 2010 SATURN SKY
- 2003 to 2010 SATURN VUE
- 2011 SATURN VUE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [19V761000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V761000.md), 2019-10-24: SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \(ESC\)
- [04V190000](/recalls/nhtsa/04V190000.md), 2004-04-19: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [PIT5569B](/bulletins/10217764.md), 2022-08-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U\*\*\*\* Byte 71 DTC.
- [18308](/bulletins/10147337.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING. 18308 \- Customer Satisfaction Program \- Certain vehicles, may have a condition in which the right\-hand knuckle wheel speed sensor \(WSS\) hole is machined approximately 1.6mm off location. The WSS is positioned too far away from the wheel bearing causing intermittent functionality. If the sensor fails, the telltale light for anti\-lock brakes \(ABS\) and/or traction control ? electronic stability control will illuminate, and those functions will be disabled for the duration of the ignition cycle. Replace the right\-hand steering knuckle
- [PIC6229B](/bulletins/10126923.md), 2018-01-16, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a crank but engine does not start concern.Technician will use this publication to reset the battery low state of charge concern after extended crank where the vehicle will no longer crank anymore and the cause of the no start concern is repaired.If Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA is the only Diagnostic Trouble Code set this could be caused by an internal fault in the high voltage battery and SI diagnosis will have to be followed for further diagnosis.
- [PIC5878](/bulletins/10113057.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent ratchet, grind, or ABS pump motor noises heard from the front of the vehicle when maneuvering through banked turns, usually between 20 \- 30 miles per hour. Technician will need to update the Electronic Brake Control Module using TIS2WEB.
- [PIC5468C](/bulletins/10112727.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a spongy brake pedal after a hydraulic brake component was disconnected or replaced. The brake lines between the master cylinder and the antilock brake system module are routed higher than the master cylinder. If air enters the system it will travel to this high point if the system is opened for a repair. The technician will need to perform an automated bleed procedure using the scan tool to ensure all the air is purged out of the hydraulic system.
- [PIT4225F](/bulletins/10112551.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP; SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an Antilock Braking System lamp followed by a Service Stability message in the Drivers Information Center. Technician my find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0710 set in the Electronic Brake Control Module. Technician may or may not find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0455. Technician will need to ensure the steering wheel is properly installed to the steering shaft.
- [PIC5432D](/bulletins/10112310.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent Service Stabilitrak message being displayed in the Driver Information Center only at startup and that the message is gone within seconds of starting the engine. On model year vehicles 2010 through 2012 technician will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module with the latest calibrations in Tis2Web.
- [PIC5428F](/bulletins/10112074.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have the Antilock Braking System, Service Traction Control System, and/or Service Stabilitrak lights are on. The Electronic Brake Control Module may have one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes C0035\-C0050 with specifically symptom 18, 5A, or 0F. Technician will gain access to the correct wheel bear per the Diagnostic Trouble Code that is set. If debris is found on the magnetic encoder ring it will needed to be cleaned.
- [PIC5137P](/bulletins/10112012.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Electronic Brake Control Module and the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve parts restriction has ended. Dealer can now order the parts directly through your Parts Department without General Motors Technical Assistance Center authorization.
- [PIC5992](/bulletins/10111827.md), 2017-08-15, Service bulletin: WHEELS; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT. This Preliminary Information communication provides the technician with steps to diagnose and repair the vehicle if the ABS lamp is on with Diagnostic Trouble Code C0035 C0040 or unwanted traction control activation. Technician will inspect the Wheel Speed Sensor harness for damage. Technician will repair the broken or damaged wire for the Wheel Speed Sensor.

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